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The Camp Voyageur Podcast

Podcast by Alex Kvanli, John Burgman

English

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About The Camp Voyageur Podcast

Co-hosts Alex Kvanli and John Burgman discuss all-things related to Camp Voyageur in Ely, Minnesota. They share trail stories, interview Voyageur alumni, and reflect on the lore of the Great Northwoods. They also trade Boundary Waters travel tips and advice. Whether you’re a former camper, a current camper, or an adventure enthusiast looking to improve your Boundary Waters experience, there’s something for everyone in each episode.

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47 episodes

episode John Behnke & Erdmann on the Good Ol' Days at Camp Voyageur artwork

John Behnke & Erdmann on the Good Ol' Days at Camp Voyageur

2016 throwback live from the Mess Hall with Trail of Life [https://vimeo.com/203054027] documentarian John Behnke and Camp Director John Erdmann. "Text us feedback." [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2074100/fan_mail/new] Co-hosts Alex Kvanli & John Burgman discuss all-things related to Camp Voyageur [https://www.campvoyageur.com/] in Ely, Minnesota. They share trail stories, interview Voyageur alumni, & reflect on the lore of the Great Northwoods. They also trade Boundary Waters travel tips & advice compiled from over 550 days of canoe camping trips. Whether you’re a former camper, a current camper, or an adventure enthusiast looking to improve your Boundary Waters experience, there’s something for everyone in each episode.  Can't get enough? * Read our blog [https://www.campvoyageur.com/blog/best-of-the-blog] * Find us on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/campvoyageur/], Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/camp_voyageur/?hl=en], or YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKd1oyN39KbCinZzHk6W1_Q] * Enroll [https://www.campvoyageur.com/dates-rates] your son at Camp Voyageur * Work [https://www.campvoyageur.com/employment] at Camp Voyageur * 11 Proven Ways Wilderness Adventure Camps Can Transform Your Kid's Life [https://www.campvoyageur.com/blog/2019/12/11-proven-ways-wilderness-adventure-camps-can-transform-your-kid-s-life] by Alex Kvanli

15 Feb 2026 - 1 h 12 min
episode Stretching Your Limits, Personal Growth Through Camping, & Working With At-Risk Youth Outdoors artwork

Stretching Your Limits, Personal Growth Through Camping, & Working With At-Risk Youth Outdoors

A throwback episode from 2016 with Blaise Schulten. "Text us feedback." [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2074100/fan_mail/new] Co-hosts Alex Kvanli & John Burgman discuss all-things related to Camp Voyageur [https://www.campvoyageur.com/] in Ely, Minnesota. They share trail stories, interview Voyageur alumni, & reflect on the lore of the Great Northwoods. They also trade Boundary Waters travel tips & advice compiled from over 550 days of canoe camping trips. Whether you’re a former camper, a current camper, or an adventure enthusiast looking to improve your Boundary Waters experience, there’s something for everyone in each episode.  Can't get enough? * Read our blog [https://www.campvoyageur.com/blog/best-of-the-blog] * Find us on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/campvoyageur/], Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/camp_voyageur/?hl=en], or YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKd1oyN39KbCinZzHk6W1_Q] * Enroll [https://www.campvoyageur.com/dates-rates] your son at Camp Voyageur * Work [https://www.campvoyageur.com/employment] at Camp Voyageur * 11 Proven Ways Wilderness Adventure Camps Can Transform Your Kid's Life [https://www.campvoyageur.com/blog/2019/12/11-proven-ways-wilderness-adventure-camps-can-transform-your-kid-s-life] by Alex Kvanli

15 Jan 2026 - 52 min
episode The History and Heritage of Summer Camp: An American Tradition artwork

The History and Heritage of Summer Camp: An American Tradition

John Burgman and Peter Grunawalt delve into the history of American summer camps. You might also like: * Summer Camp: An American Tradition [https://www.campvoyageur.com/blog/2016/4/summer-camp-an-american-tradition] by John Burgman "Text us feedback." [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2074100/fan_mail/new] Co-hosts Alex Kvanli & John Burgman discuss all-things related to Camp Voyageur [https://www.campvoyageur.com/] in Ely, Minnesota. They share trail stories, interview Voyageur alumni, & reflect on the lore of the Great Northwoods. They also trade Boundary Waters travel tips & advice compiled from over 550 days of canoe camping trips. Whether you’re a former camper, a current camper, or an adventure enthusiast looking to improve your Boundary Waters experience, there’s something for everyone in each episode.  Can't get enough? * Read our blog [https://www.campvoyageur.com/blog/best-of-the-blog] * Find us on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/campvoyageur/], Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/camp_voyageur/?hl=en], or YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKd1oyN39KbCinZzHk6W1_Q] * Enroll [https://www.campvoyageur.com/dates-rates] your son at Camp Voyageur * Work [https://www.campvoyageur.com/employment] at Camp Voyageur * 11 Proven Ways Wilderness Adventure Camps Can Transform Your Kid's Life [https://www.campvoyageur.com/blog/2019/12/11-proven-ways-wilderness-adventure-camps-can-transform-your-kid-s-life] by Alex Kvanli

15 Dec 2025 - 1 h 11 min
episode How Boyhood Has (and Hasn't) Changed with Chris Smith artwork

How Boyhood Has (and Hasn't) Changed with Chris Smith

Alex and longtime teacher and father of four, Chris Smith, explore how boyhood has evolved in a world where boredom is rare and distractions are endless. From reminiscing about boyhood adventures and the quiet lessons once learned through unsupervised play to confronting modern challenges like smartphones, social media, and shifting ideas of masculinity, they reflect on what’s been gained... and what’s been lost. "Text us feedback." [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2074100/fan_mail/new] Co-hosts Alex Kvanli & John Burgman discuss all-things related to Camp Voyageur [https://www.campvoyageur.com/] in Ely, Minnesota. They share trail stories, interview Voyageur alumni, & reflect on the lore of the Great Northwoods. They also trade Boundary Waters travel tips & advice compiled from over 550 days of canoe camping trips. Whether you’re a former camper, a current camper, or an adventure enthusiast looking to improve your Boundary Waters experience, there’s something for everyone in each episode.  Can't get enough? * Read our blog [https://www.campvoyageur.com/blog/best-of-the-blog] * Find us on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/campvoyageur/], Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/camp_voyageur/?hl=en], or YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKd1oyN39KbCinZzHk6W1_Q] * Enroll [https://www.campvoyageur.com/dates-rates] your son at Camp Voyageur * Work [https://www.campvoyageur.com/employment] at Camp Voyageur * 11 Proven Ways Wilderness Adventure Camps Can Transform Your Kid's Life [https://www.campvoyageur.com/blog/2019/12/11-proven-ways-wilderness-adventure-camps-can-transform-your-kid-s-life] by Alex Kvanli

15 Nov 2025 - 59 min
episode What Has Happened to Camping? By Charlie Erdmann artwork

What Has Happened to Camping? By Charlie Erdmann

In the 1980s, Camp Voyageur’s founder and longtime director, Charlie Erdmann, wrote an article for the Ely Echo titled “What Has Happened to Camping?” Decades later, his reflections on wilderness, character, and the “total camping experience” feel more relevant than ever. "Text us feedback." [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2074100/fan_mail/new] Co-hosts Alex Kvanli & John Burgman discuss all-things related to Camp Voyageur [https://www.campvoyageur.com/] in Ely, Minnesota. They share trail stories, interview Voyageur alumni, & reflect on the lore of the Great Northwoods. They also trade Boundary Waters travel tips & advice compiled from over 550 days of canoe camping trips. Whether you’re a former camper, a current camper, or an adventure enthusiast looking to improve your Boundary Waters experience, there’s something for everyone in each episode.  Can't get enough? * Read our blog [https://www.campvoyageur.com/blog/best-of-the-blog] * Find us on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/campvoyageur/], Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/camp_voyageur/?hl=en], or YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKd1oyN39KbCinZzHk6W1_Q] * Enroll [https://www.campvoyageur.com/dates-rates] your son at Camp Voyageur * Work [https://www.campvoyageur.com/employment] at Camp Voyageur * 11 Proven Ways Wilderness Adventure Camps Can Transform Your Kid's Life [https://www.campvoyageur.com/blog/2019/12/11-proven-ways-wilderness-adventure-camps-can-transform-your-kid-s-life] by Alex Kvanli

15 Oct 2025 - 5 min
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