Registration opens March 20 at 10:00am!

NATURE CONNECTIONS SUMMER CAMP

All camp sessions run 9:30-3:30. Snacks will be supplied by Teller. Campers are required to bring their own lunch and water bottle for the day. 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 15-18

Entering Grades 3-5: June 22-25

Students will dive into the terrestrial ecosystems of Montana and discover why these landscapes are so important to both people and the flora and fauna of the Bitterroot Valley. Through hands-on field and classroom experiences, campers will build connections to the environment around them while learning about habitats, wildlife, and ecological relationships. Each day includes games, hands-on lessons, arts and crafts, trail exploration, and more.
*K–2nd graders will travel around the refuge by truck-pulled carriage, while 3rd–5th graders will explore using their own bikes.

A World of Water

Entering Grades K-2: July 6-9

Entering Grades 3-5: July 13-16

Water shapes the Bitterroot Valley in powerful ways, and this camp helps students explore the importance of Montana’s rivers, streams, and wetlands for both people and wildlife. Campers will take part in hands-on lessons and field activities that bring local waterways to life while strengthening their connection to the natural world. Throughout the day students will enjoy games, arts and crafts, water exploration, and other engaging activities.
*K–2nd graders will travel around the refuge by truck-pulled carriage, while 3rd–5th graders will explore using their own bikes.

Aerial Ecosystems

Entering Grades K-2: July 27-30

Entering Grades 3-5: august 3-6

From songbirds to raptors, this camp focuses on Montana’s feathered friends and their role in the diverse ecosystems of the Bitterroot Valley. Students will explore bird habitats, behavior, and adaptations through hands-on field and classroom activities designed to spark curiosity and observation. Daily activities include games, arts and crafts, trail exploration, and other interactive lessons that help campers connect with the environment around them.
*K–2nd graders will travel around the refuge by truck-pulled carriage, while 3rd–5th graders will explore using their own bikes.

Conservation Connection: Conservation through Recreation

Entering Grades 6-8: July 20-23

This camp combines outdoor recreation with environmental learning, helping students understand how activities like hiking and fishing connect to the ecosystems of the Bitterroot Valley. Through hands-on experiences both in the field and classroom, campers will explore the relationships between recreation, wildlife, and habitat. Activities throughout the day include archery, fly fishing, hiking, swimming, and more.
6th–8th graders will travel around the refuge using their own bikes.