The goal of our Summer Outdoor Skills camps is to introduce campers to outdoor educational activities that will instill an appreciation of our natural surroundings and their conservation.
Archery Skills Camp: July 24-27, 2025
Outdoor Skills Camp: August 1-3, 2025
Registration Opens June 1st 2025!
We host summer camps for youth ages 11 - 16 to learn a variety of outdoor skills in a wilderness setting. The camps include classes like archery, fly fishing, elk ecology, wildlife tracking, water ecology, mapping and orienteering, outdoor cooking, photography, shelter building, and other activities to enhance their enjoyment of the outdoors. Special speakers provide discussion and activities on topics such as astronomy, Montana raptors, being bear aware, and noxious weeds. Campers bring their own camping equipment and stay in tents for the duration of the camp. All classes and activities are held outside.
Outdoor Skills Camp:
Great for first time campers or those wanting to experience a little bit of everything! Outdoor Skills Camp will allow campers to try out many different skills and opportunities! Cost: The cost of each camp is $300 per camper which includes all meals, instruction and activities, campsite, and facilities. Scholarships are available through our scholarship application.
Archery Skills Camp:
During the Archery Skills Camp, campers have the option of earning their Bowhunter Education Certification. Campers will learn skills such as shot placement, equipment care, tree stand set up, and safety. Campers also learn about the importance of ethics, wildlife and natural resources management, and field dressing techniques. This camp is perfect for future hunting conservationists or those who are looking to build on their existing outdoor skills. Cost: The cost of each camp is $350 per camper which includes all meals, instruction and activities, campsite, and facilities. Scholarships are available through our scholarship application.
Cancellations made up to 48 hours in advance of the camp start date will be refunded, minus a 20% administrative fee. No refunds will be issued for no shows. If the Preserve cancels our camp for an unavoidable reason, refunds will be issued.
“I loved archery and water ecology because I love learning and finding new things in the wild. I am definitely doing this camp next year! ”