Rafting & Raptors: Northwoods Minnesota With Your Grandchild

After you enroll, we’ll ask you to provide or update your personal information and preferences, which includes your health information, lodging and meal preferences for your program.

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 26, 2026.

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, July 31, 2026 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 .

Arrival day is on 7/26/2026.

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, July 31, 2026 in Sandstone, MN at Osprey Wilds Environmental Learning Center.

End of Trip: 9:00 a.m. after breakfast; check-out..