Explore Your Wild Side
Get outside and have an adventure with your surroundings. Explore the beauty that is northern Minnesota. Below you can find our upcoming events/trips available to current students.
Programming Events/Trips
Take advantage of northern MN beautiful waterways and join us on a summer paddle. Free to current summer or fall students of BSU/NTC. Pre-registration of two participants required per canoe. Participants required to be registered two days prior by contacting connor.mccarthy@mnsu.edu Questions? Please contact Connor McCarthy at 218-755-4141. We will provide the shuttle, canoe, paddles and life jackets. Enrolled participants will meet at the front parking lot of the Wellness center at 8:15am
Canoeing Opportunities/Dates
1) Canoe Lake Marquette, Carr Lake and Mississippi back to Diamond Point Park on Lake Bemidji
Thursday June 12, (times approximate) 8:30am – 12:00pm
2) Canoe Lake Marquette, Carr Lake and Mississippi back to Diamond Point Park on Lake Bemidji
Tuesday July 15, (times approximate) 8:30am -12:00pm
Come try out our premier rock climbing wall! Located in the Gillett Wellness Center, our 30-foot-tall wall has routes for climbers of all skill levels. We offer open climbing times two days a week during the summer term. Tuesdays 6:00-8:00pm and Sundays 2:00-4:00pm. For more information, contact the Wellness Center at (218) 755-4135.
Adult Climbing & Belaying Basics: 3-Day Course at Bemidji State University. Ready to climb? Whether you’re looking to conquer new heights, improve your fitness, or simply try something exciting, this 3-day climbing and belaying course is for you! Monday July 14 – Wednesday July 16, 2025 5:00-8:00pm. Learn essential climbing techniques, proper belaying skills, and safety practices—all while having fun and meeting new people! $60 for ages 15 and up. Participants can enroll through the City of Bemidji Parks/Rec website Questions? Please contact Duane Biehn at 218-755-4140
Youth Climbing Clinic (Ages 8-14): A 3-day climbing camp for kids ages 8-14, where they will learn the fundamentals of rock climbing and belaying, build confidence, and have fun! Each day is filled with exciting activities that combine physical activity, teamwork, and personal development. $45, Monday July 21 – Wednesday July 23, 2025 5:00-7:00pm. Participants can enroll through the City of Bemidji Parks/Rec website Questions? Please contact Duane Biehn at 218-755-4140