AV Eagle Convocation Wilderness Program

WHAT?  When groups of eagles come together in the wilderness, the gathering is called a convocation.  We are calling for a convocation of AV Eagles to come together on a wilderness canoe trip on Lake of the Woods in northern Minnesota with students from AVHS and elsewhere.  Students can also earn an elective field science credit or a science credit recovery credit.   

View photos from the 2025 trips HERE.  Program video.  EagleEye Story about AV Eagle Convocation

WHO?:  Up to 40 AVHS students in grades 9 – 11.

WHY?:  

• Look at the photos above!!!   It was a fantastic trip!  You will also learn many things about yourself and the world in the wilderness.
• Opportunity to earn one elective field science credit (Summer Science Institute).  

 

WHEN?:  Key Dates & Next Steps Reminder Sheet

• The trip runs from  July 13 – 22, 2026.  You will go on a canoe trip after orientation at the base camp.  
• Mandatory parent/student informational meeting on Thursday, April 16, in the Community Room at AVHS from 6:30 – 7:30 pm.  
• Group Team Development/Gear drop-off is on Monday, July 13, 12-2 pm.  Meeting in the commons by the main entrance: Come ready to do stuff! 🙂 Bring all your gear except what you want to have available on the bus.   
• The bus departs for camp on July 14 at 6:00 a.m. Be there a few minutes early to load your gear onto the bus. Meet at the main entrance.
• Bus returns to AVHS on July 22 around 7:00 pm. 

WHERE?:  Laketrails Base Camp on Oak Island,  Lake of the Woods – www.laketrails.org. Yes, it is way at the top of Minnesota!  You have to travel to Canada for a brief visit. View this video about Laketrails HERE.   

COST:  $850.00 for the 2026 trip. Reduced price to $375.00 if you receive reduced lunch support available for up to 10 students. Reduced cost to $175.00 if you receive free lunch support available for up to 10 students. We have donation support to help up to 2 students who cannot afford the free lunch fee. Contact Ms. Grande through Schoology or the main office if you cannot afford the reduced rate. She will work with these students to determine how much they can pay for the program. DO NOT LET A LACK OF FUNDING STOP YOU FROM REGISTERING.  WE WILL FIGURE SOMETHING OUT TO HELP YOU GO. 

HOW DO I SIGN UP?:  

1. Complete this fillable registration form.  
2. Pay for the trip in the Edutrack Payment Center. Search for "AVHS Field Trip - AV Eagle Convo - Laketrails Base Camp Summer 2026 - Ms. Grande".  You can pay this fee in installments.  This will include completing a district medical/permission form.  We ask you to complete payment by April 16. Contact Ms. Grande if more time is needed to pay the fee. Payment is due by June 1.
3. FORMS:  All other forms can be turned in at the mandatory parent/student meeting on April 16 in the Community Room from 6:30 to 7:30 pm.  

• Complete these Laketrails Basecamp-required forms.  Go to this page on the Laketrails website for these or pick up paper copies in B109 (Tech Support Office).
  • Parent Information Packet - Detailed information about Laketrails
  • Registration – Youth Program PDF
  • Health History – Youth
  • Parent Authorization Form

WHAT DO I BRING?  “What to Bring List” from Laketrails.  

Note:  We will help you get what you don’t have from the list below.  Don’t worry about this!

• Clothes for camping and clothes for base camp.  We will supply a camera and a journal for classwork.
• Sleeping bag, rain gear, hat, warm jacket, towel, swimsuit, personal hygiene items, flashlight (with batteries), water bottle.  

Tick Safety Protection document from Laketrails.