Camp Chippewa for Boys has been a gift of character and confidence that I enjoy giving to my son annually (for the past 6 years, staring as he was entering 3rd grade). All camps should be fun but Chippewa takes leaps an bounds above others in thoughtful programming that aims to put challenges, fun and a well trained staff in front of a developing child while away from home. I value the non-tech environment, diligently trained staff, beautiful surroundings and the all-around caring that happens at this special place. Each year the trip experience grows and this year my son canoed with others in Canada on a week long trip and next summer he will take a longer trip into the boundary water of Canada with new opportunities to learn grit hands-on. I know that when my son returns each year from camp he has new tools to support confidence, comraderie with others and resilience to take on new challenges when back to routine life. We did our research when selecting a camp and we have been willing to fly our son from California to Minnesota so that he may experience all that Chippewa consistently offers. Thank you Camp Chippewa!