The camp made it through last summer with just one 15-year old water heater after the second one failed mid-summer. We need to start the 2026 season with a reliable hot water source. Please consider helping us purchase two new water heaters. Each will cost $1649.99. These water heaters provide hot water for the main lodge and kitchen. The camp cannot pass a health and safety inspection without a hot water source.

Laketrails' program is designed with the teenage camper in mind. We believe in the ability of an adventure-filled, physical challenge to empower teens to build relationships with each other and grow an understanding of their own giftedness.

The heart of our program is a five- to six-day wilderness canoe trip geared to the experience level of the individual group. Campers have the opportunity to choose what type of trip they wish to take as well as become instrumental in the planning and carrying out of the trip. In the process, they grow an understanding and appreciation of their own abilities and learn how to work well with others to accomplish a common goal.

Over 50% of the youth that come to Laketrails each year receive financial assistance provided through the Laketrails Campership Fund.

Keeping our camp well-maintained & accessible to all teens has been made possible over the last 70 years by generous donations from friends of Laketrails. We are eternally grateful for your choice to support us in continuing our mission to inspire teens with an appreciation of self, community, and environment through a wilderness canoeing adventure.

Laketrails is a registered non-profit 501(c)3 organization under Minnesota state law.

Bring The Heat to Laketrails: Water Heater Replacement Fund

By Laketrails Base Camp Inc

Bring The Heat to Laketrails: Water Heater Replacement Fund

Laketrails Spring Fundraising Drive to replace two water heaters