CARING & SHARING 

"Many of our fondest childhood memories
come from the summer activities we have
experienced while growing up and enjoying the wonder and beauty of Northern Minnesota and all its splendors. It is our pleasure to share this knowledge, experience, and wisdom with the students choosing to participate in what we simply call.......... "A Northwoods Adventure."

---The Galles Family---

Northwoods Adventure, located on Erickson Lake near Tenstrike, Mn. U.S.A., is an outdoor summer camp program based on Experiential Education with the English language as the primary medium
of communication and learning.

A 4:1 camper to counselor ratio allows Northwoods Adventure staff members to be actively involved in all daily routines and activities, providing individualized attention and support for all campers.



Counseling Team Background:

Coaching

Earth Science

English-Language Arts

Experiential Education

First Aid and CPR

Health Education

Leadership Program Coordination

Living Values Education

Outdoor Recreation

Physical Education 

School Administration

Water & Canoe Safety



Who We Are

Jim Galles

MS Earth Science, UNI 1970

BS Education, Morningside College, 1968

(45 years of teaching and coaching experience)

"The Boss"

Connie Galles

Matriarch and Camp Mom

(45 years of putting up with the Galles boys)

"The Big Boss"

Patrick Galles

President, Managing Director

BS Physical Educaton, University of Iowa, 1993
MCAA, Concordia University Irvine (in progress)

Scott Galles

Vice President, Camp Director

BA English Literature, Briar Cliff College, 1991
Masters of Educational Leadership

Framingham State University (in progress)

ASSEMBLING THE TEAM FOR 2013

Additional Information and personal biographies will be added as the team members for NWA 2013 are announced.

For Inquiries Please Contact The Link Below:

nwadvent@northwoodsadventure.net