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Get ready for a weekend of fun, community, and adventure at Camp Brother Bear! This event is packed with activities exclusively for Northland students, faculty, and staff. Whether you’re camping out, joining daytime activities, or enjoying live music, this is your weekend to unplug and connect with nature and your Northland community.
Friday–Sunday, September 27–29, 2024
Prentice Park
3005 Junction Road
Ashland, WI 54806
This is your chance to relax and have a great time outdoors, with activities for everyone. The highlight will be Saturday night’s live music, but don’t miss out on the community vibe, the adventure, and the chance to give back to public lands during the service day. Whether you’re an experienced camper or new to it all, there’s something for everyone!
Enjoy a relaxing night in the north woods—campfires, stories, and s’mores. Make it what you want it!
Cheer on our team before coming back to camp!
Hosted by Outdoor Pursuits in partnership with the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, two crews will head to the Drummond and Penokee Ski Trails to prepare them for winter. Transportation, lunch, and all tools are provided for this service project. Participants will return to Camp Brother Bear by 3:30 p.m.
Enjoy the sights and sounds of the avian varieties found in our own Prentice Park. Gather near the pavilion to meet with Rowan and set off to explore the park and take in the wilderness. Meet near pavilion.
No pre-registration necessary.
Cheer on our team before returning to camp!
Cheer on our team before returning to camp!
Do you enjoy canoeing or want to try it out? Join Mallary ’25 for an adventure to check out some calm waters in the sloughs of Prentice Park. Canoes will be on hand for folks to pair up and give paddling a go. Dress for the weather. Personal flotation devices provided and required.
Trip will be capped at twelve participants. Additional waiver may be necessary on-site Saturday.
Do you enjoy mountain biking or want to try it out? Join Prof. Dave Ullman on an adventure to check out some of the best trails in the Midwest at Mt. Ashwabay. Bring your own bike and helmet if you have one. But if you don’t have a bike, no problem! We can provide a bike from the Northland fleet. Dress for the weather. Closed-toed shoes and helmets will be required.
Trip will be capped at eight participants. Additional waiver may be required on Saturday.
Be sure to have cash or card to purchase food from these vendors.
We’ve invited alumni and community members to join us for live music. The City of Ashland is hosting a beer garden, too!
Live music:
We need volunteers to help make this weekend a success! Faculty, staff, and students can sign up to assist with garbage collection, parking, and overall event oversight. Faculty and staff volunteers are especially encouraged. There’s a volunteer appreciation party in it for you, too!
Get ready for an unforgettable weekend of Northland spirit and adventure! If you’re interested in volunteering, contact Jackie Moore at alumni@northland.edu or 715-682-1811.
A campus shuttle will be available throughout the weekend to provide transportation to and from Camp Brother Bear. If a ride is needed, please text Jackie at 715-292-1867.
The shuttle is only going to the Ponzio Campus Center and Prentice Park.
