Registration opens April 1st at 10am

NATURE CONNECTIONS SUMMER CAMP

All camp sessions run 9:30-3:30. Registration fees are $200/session.

*Cancellation Policy: Camp registration fee is refundable ONLY if a cancellation is made 30 days prior to the start of camp, minus a non-refundable administrative fee of 25%. No refunds will be issued for cancellations made after this deadline.

Woodland Wonders

Entering Grades K-2: June 16-19

Entering Grades 3-5: June 23-26

In these camps, students will explore our Montana terrestrial ecosystems learning about their importance to us as well as to the flora and fauna of the Bitterroot Valley. Through hands-on field and classroom experiences, students will make connections to the environment around them. Throughout the day students will participate in games, hands-on lessons, arts and crafts, trail exploration, and more. K-2nd graders will be transported around the refuge via truck-pulled carriage. 3rd-5th graders will get around the refuge using their own bikes.

A World of Water

Entering Grades K-2: July 7-10

Entering Grades 3-5: July 14-17

In these camps, students will explore our Montana waterways learning about their importance to us as well as to the flora and fauna of the Bitterroot Valley. Through hands-on field and classroom experiences, students will make connections to the environment around them. Students will participate in games, hands-on lessons, arts and crafts, water exploration, and more throughout the day. K-2nd graders will be transported around the refuge via truck-pulled carriage. 3rd-5th graders will get around the refuge using their own bikes.

Aerial Ecosystems

Entering Grades K-2: July 28-31

Entering Grades 3-5: august 4-7

In these camps, students will explore our Montana feathered friends learning about their importance to us as well as to the diverse ecosystems of the Bitterroot Valley. Through hands-on field and classroom experiences, students will make connections to the environment around them. Throughout the day students will participate in games, hands-on lessons, arts and crafts, trail exploration and more. K-2nd graders will be transported around the refuge via truck-pulled carriage. 3rd-5th graders will get around the refuge using their own bikes.

Conservation Connection: Conservation through Recreation

Entering Grades 6-8: July 21-24

In this camp, students will gain recreational skills while also learning about the connection recreation has to the diverse ecosystems of the Bitterroot Valley. Through hands-on field and classroom experiences, students will make connections to the flora and fauna around them. Throughout the day students will participate in archery, fly fishing, hiking, swimming and more. 6th-8th graders will get around the refuge using their own bikes.

Conservation, Recreation and Outdoor Life Skills

Entering Grades 9-12: June 9-12

In this camp, students will gain recreational and life skills while also learning about the connection recreation has to the diverse ecosystems of the Bitterroot Valley. Through hands on field and classroom experiences, students will make connections to the flora and fauna around them. Throughout the day students will participate in archery, fly fishing, hiking, arts, birding, field mathematics and much more. 9th-12th graders will get around the refuge using their own bikes