Laurentian Environmental Center
Laurentian Environmental Learning Center (L.E.C.) is an outdoors camp area that is located in Britt, Minnesota, United States, on Arrowhead Lake in the Superior National Forest. L.E.C. is an educational camp where schools, and other organizations go to learn about the outdoors. It is equipped with activities that enhances recreation skills. The activities provided are also hands on and discovery oriented. The center is well known for their wind energy curriculum. This curriculum is the created by the teamwork of Laurentian Environmental Staff, Minnesota Department of Commerce, Great River Energy and Minnesota Power. It is owned and operated by Mounds View Public Schools. It is accredited by The Commission on International and Trans-Regional Accreditation.
Facilities
At L.E.C there are 160 beds for large and small groups. There are also 5 large classroom halls, a main lodge, and a dining center.
Attractions
- 32 foot climbing wall
- Archery Range
- Hiking and skiing trails
- Canoes and rowboats
- Outdoor sauna
- A large playing field
- Outdoor campfire theatre area [1]
Programs
There are many programs that are available for school groups to attend. There are 18 educational classes that can be taken at the camp to further knowledge on the outdoors and other activities.[2] There are also programs for groups, companies, families, and individuals.[3] There are many opportunities for each of these groups to explore and learn at L.E.C.
Reference List
- ^ "Laurentian Environmental Center: Facility". Retrieved 25 March 2014.
- ^ "Programs for Schools". Retrieved 25 March 2014.
- ^ "Programs for Groups, Companies, Families and Individuals" (PDF). Retrieved 25 March 2014.