Deep Portage Learning Center Summer Camps

Deep Portage Learning Center Summer Camps offers Forkhorn Camps, Upland Bird Camp, Fishing Camp, and Outdoor Skills. The summer camps are overnight style, and campers stay in a dorm room in the main lodge with bunk beds, a private shower room, a private toilet room, 2 sinks, and cubbies for storage. Drop-off for all camps is at 1:00pm on Sunday, and pick-up times are listed as 3:00pm Thursday for Forkhorn Camps, 11am Wednesday for Fishing Camp, and 12pm Friday for Upland Bird Camp.

Programs

• Forkhorn Camps — Overnight style summer camp.
• Upland Bird Camp — Overnight style summer camp.
• Fishing Camp — Overnight style summer camp.
• Outdoor Skills — Overnight style summer camp.

At a glance

• General schedule: Summer camps are overnight style. Drop-off for all camps is at 1:00pm on Sunday. Registration begins no earlier than 1:00 pm in the Dining Hall. Pick-up/graduation times stated: Forkhorn Camps 3:00pm Thursday; Fishing Camp 11am Wednesday; Upland Bird Camp 12pm Friday.
• Facility hours: Open daily from 8:00am to 4:30pm.

About the provider

For over fifty years, Deep Portage has provided outdoor experiences for school groups, campers, families, and others. Its mission is: Through the exploration of woods, water, and wildlife, Deep Portage prepares and inspires learners of all ages to sustain and celebrate our natural world. The program is fully accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Scholarship recipients are required to verify their scholarship award upon online registration by providing contact information from the individual that awarded the scholarship. Incorrect scholarships will be revoked and the $100 camp deposit will not be reimbursed. The $100 deposit is required at registration and is non-refundable. If a camper cancels after the start of camp or does not attend, no refunds are issued. The deposit may be transferred to another available camp or applied to the following summer camp season.

Last updated November 4, 2026.