Survival Skills | 2-Day Youth Summer Camp

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Distance

~2 Miles

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Elevation Gain

0 Feet

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Difficulty

Easy/Moderate

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Cost Per Person

$225

Hike Overview

June 22-23, 2026

Ages 9-11

The skills of fire-building, shelter-making, navigation and food gathering will be highlighted in this exciting camp. Our educators will teach your campers the unique wildcrafting skills that are crucial to life in the outdoors. Take the first steps in learning how to be comfortable in the wilderness!

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Survival Skills | 2-Day Youth Summer Camp

Hike Overview Continued

June 22 – June 23, 2026

Ages 9-11

The skills of fire-building, shelter-making, navigation and food gathering will be highlighted in this exciting camp. Our educators will teach your campers the unique wildcrafting skills that are crucial to life in the outdoors. Take the first steps in learning how to be comfortable in the wilderness.

Meeting Place: Glacier Institute Big Creek Outdoor Education Center, 6500 N Fork Rd, Polebridge, MT 59928

Check-in: 1:00 p.m.

Check-out: 1:00 p.m.

What’s Included in your Trip Fee: All meals, lodging, and transportation during camp.

**Please let us know as soon as possible if your child has any special requirements (dietary, medical, physical, etc.) so we may meet their needs. You may send snacks with your child, but all food must be stored in special bins in the Mess Hall to avoid any curious critters visiting our bunkhouses.

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What to Expect On Your Survival Skills 2-Day Summer Camp

The skills of fire-building, shelter-making, navigation and food gathering will be highlighted in this exciting camp. Our educators will teach your campers the unique wildcrafting skills that are crucial to life in the outdoors.

* Trails listed are subject to change due to trail closure, weather, trail conditions, or wildlife.

Hike Details

Meeting Place: Glacier Institute Big Creek Outdoor Education Center, 6500 N Fork Rd, Polebridge, MT 59928

Check-in: 1:00 p.m.

Check-out: 1:00 p.m.

What’s Included in your Trip Fee: All meals, lodging, and transportation during camp.

The Glacier Institute has a 7 day cancellation policy for a full refund with all of our courses.

What to Bring

We spend as much time as possible outside in the sun, rain, snow, wind, and mud, and there are a few important gear items you are going to need. Labeling your belongings with your name is a fantastic way to make sure they all make it home with you. We do not have the ability to do laundry at our facility, so please pack accordingly.

Please follow the below link for a full packing list.

Youth Camp Packing List 2026