Laurentian Environmental Center

Laurentian Environmental Learning Center (LEC) is an outdoors camp area that is located in Britt, Minnesota, United States, on Arrowhead Lake in the Superior National Forest. LEC 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 LEC there are 160 beds for large and small groups. There are also five large classroom halls, a main lodge, and a dining center.

Attractions

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]

Reference List
  1. "Laurentian Environmental Center: Facility". Retrieved 25 March 2014.
  2. "Programs for Schools". Retrieved 25 March 2014.
  3. "Programs for Groups, Companies, Families and Individuals" (PDF). Retrieved 25 March 2014.

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