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Hardwater Sports and Swiftwater Adventures, the entities that will provide the whitewater rafting trip and rock climbing experience during this program, are required by their insurance carrier to obtain signed liability release waivers from all participants who participate in the rafting activity. These waivers will be included in the preparatory material participants will receive after enrolling in the program. The form must be completed and mailed to Osprey Wilds prior to the program.
United States citizens don’t need a visa for any of the countries you’ll be visiting. Non-U.S. citizens should refer to their country's requirements to ensure they have the necessary documentation for travel.
A signed Parental Consent form is required for this program. The form must be signed by both parent(s)/legal guardian(s) of the child participating in the program and returned to the program provider prior to the start of the program. You will receive the form as part of your program information packet. You will also be able to access the form through your online account.
Arrival day is on Sunday, July 27, 2025.
Meet the group at Osprey Wilds Environmental Learning Center in Sandstone, MN
Start of Trip: 3:00 p.m. Check-in & Program Registration; 5:00 p.m. Welcome Dinner.
Your trip ends on: Friday, August 1, 2025 in Sandstone, MN at Osprey Wilds Environmental Learning Center
End of Trip: 9:00 a.m. after breakfast; check-out.
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)
The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 1.75 hours .
The estimated distance to the check-in location is 90 miles .
Groome Transportation
Commercial Van/Shuttle
Phone: 2187244676
Cost: $32. Prices subject to change.
*Advanced reservations are required.
Groome Transportation (https://groometransportation.com/minneapolis-st-paul-airport/duluth/, 218-724-4676) runs shuttle service multiple times a day from both terminals of the Minneapolis St Paul International Airport and participants can be dropped off at the Tobie's Gas Station in Hinckley, MN. Osprey Wilds staff will then promptly pick them up in a company van and bring them to Osprey Wilds - 15 minutes away. Please call Osprey Wilds when you arrive at Tobie's so we know you are there. 320-245-2648. You can reach out to us ahead of time at 320-245-2648 or frontdesk@ospreywilds.org with any questions.
Arrival day is on 7/27/2025.
Meet the group at Osprey Wilds Environmental Learning Center in Sandstone, MN.
Start of Trip: 3:00 p.m. Check-in & Program Registration; 5:00 p.m. Welcome Dinner.
Your trip ends on: Friday, August 1, 2025 in Sandstone, MN at Osprey Wilds Environmental Learning Center.
End of Trip: 9:00 a.m. after breakfast; check-out..
Parking is free and we do have electrical hook-ups and enough space for RVs. All vehicles are accessible during the week.
Free Time During the Week
During free time, grandparents and grandchildren have many options. They can choose to go swimming at our beach, use our canoes or kayaks (after instruction), use our sand volley ball court, play outside activities, walk and explore on our many trails, or relax in the dormitory lounge, putting together puzzles or playing games.
From the South (Minneapolis/St.Paul)
Take Interstate 35 north to the Sandstone exit (approx. 65 miles). Exit and cross over freeway bridge on Highway 61, going west for 3 miles. Turn right at Co.Rd. 27 (Osprey Wilds sign at the turn) and then immediately turn left at T intersection on Grindstone Lake Road. Then travel west for another 3 miles until you come to Co. Rd. 17 (also known as Fox Rd. and another Osprey Wilds sign). Turn right. Just 250 feet farther on your left is the entrance to Osprey Wilds. Go through two stone pillars and follow the unpaved road 1 mile until you reach the large parking lot and main building.