Ogichi Daa Kwe is a one-of-a-kind wilderness camp for girls in northern Minnesota offering countless opportunities for personal growth through challenging canoeing and backpacking trips and engaging in-camp activities. Undistracted by technology, unburdened by social pressures and encouraged by passionate role models, the young women who come to Ogichi Daa Kwe discover a stronger version of themselves.
WHAT’S IN A NAME?
The name Ogichi Daa Kwe means “strong-spirited woman” in the Ojibwe language, honoring the Indigenous homelands the camp resides on. This name, given to our organization by a respected Ojibwe elder, has shaped the culture of our camp and serves as a constant reminder that we are all strong-spirited women who contribute in our own unique ways to enrich each other’s lives and the community as a whole.
20 years!
Established in 2004, Ogichi Daa Kwe is marking its 20th summer as a wilderness camp in 2024. Come join us as the Camping & Education Foundation organizes nationwide events, welcoming all alumnae to join the celebration!
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If you’ve taken a look around our website and have questions about anything—or would simply like to learn more about Ogichi Daa Kwe—please get in touch. Our staff is always happy to chat.