Girls Adventure Camp
Girls Adventure Camp
After taking last summer off, we're back and ready for more adventure this summer!
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Lincoln Drive Park
A shelter house will be reserved as the drop-off/ pick-up location (exact number still TBD).
Grand Forks, ND
Ground UP Adventures’ Girls Adventure Camp is a 3-day experience for young girls that focuses on building physical and mental skills through an engaging curriculum and fun, accessible adventure-based activities. The purpose of the camp is to teach skills that facilitate physical activity, adventure, and empowerment. There are a few changes for this year:
1) The maximum number of participants is 25 girls. This allows us to keep a lower coach-to-camper ratio.
2) GAC is open to girls ages 9 to 14.
3) GAC is all about making adventure accessible, so beginning and intermediate adventurers are welcome! Be prepared for walking/hiking, hill climbing, getting wet and muddy, and canoeing/kayaking.
4) We're bringing back canoeing/kayaking this year, as well as taking a trip to Turtle River State Park! Prior experience with swimming and being comfortable on the water is strongly recommended. Lifejackets and canoes/kayaks will be provided by The Boathouse on the Red on Day 2.
Each day will include a lesson targeting specific mental skills that are then applied during the adventure activities for the day. Camp activities will take place on the Grand Forks Greenway near Lincoln Drive Park and on the Red River.
GAC will be held rain or shine. The day's activities will only be canceled if strong thunderstorms or other severe weather is happening or is significantly likely to happen for the duration of the day.
| Day | Adventure Activity | Mental Skills Activities |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trail Navigation (walking/running) | Self-talk, Self-esteem |
| 2 | River Navigation (kayaking/canoeing) | Teamwork, Communication |
| 3 | Nature Walk at Turtle River State Park (walking/hiking) | Energy Management Visualization, Imagery |
The cost of GAC is $125.00 per participant. As of 4/10/25, all scholarship opportunities have been claimed! Two scholarships are also available that cover the full cost of camp. Please email groundupadventures@gmail.com for more information on scholarships before registering.
As of 4/18/2025, REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED. ALL SPOTS HAVE BEEN CLAIMED.
Email us at groundupadventures@gmail.com with any questions!
HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS for Summer 2023:
North End Dairy Queen
Ski and Bike Shop
Donald E. Finstad, CPA
Hugo's Family Market Place (on 13th Ave N.)
Visit Greater Grand Forks (Community Visitor's Bureau)