Custom Programs

Experience Glacier Your Way

We Make Planning Your Glacier Park Group Activity Easy

The Glacier Institute offers once-in-a-lifetime opportunities that your group members can share together. We understand how challenging it is to be responsible for every participant’s experience. Knowing that time and resources dedicated to a trip can be limited, you don’t want to waste it. Rest assured knowing your group will have the trip of a lifetime.

Our Campuses Provide the Perfect Getaway for Your Private Group Trip

Our team of trained naturalists, skilled operations staff, and top-tier access to natural spaces make us the ultimate destination for private events and retreats! Our staff takes care of everything, from transportation to education, so you can simply enjoy the Great Outdoors!

Explore Our Campuses

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Columbia Falls Nature Center

Located just outside Columbia Falls, the Gateway to Glacier, our Nature Center is the perfect combination of nature spaces and access to services and shops!

Our Nature Center property offers opportunities for the following groups:

  • Weddings
  • Private Events
  • Community Events
  • School Trips

Accommodations Available:

  • Large Outdoor Event Space (250 people maximum)
  • Indoor Meeting Space with Bathroom and Kitchen
  • Large Parking Area
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Big Creek Outdoor Education Center

Sitting at the confluence of Big Creek and the North Fork of the Flathead River, our Big Creek Outdoor Education Center is a full-service educational facility specializing in Youth School Trips and Summer Camps!

Big Creek offers custom opportunities for the following groups:

  • School Trips
  • Summer Camps
  • Private Groups (25+ people)

Accommodations Available:

  • Two Bunkhouses (40 beds total) w/ bunkbeds and bathrooms
  • Dining Hall
  • Two large classrooms
  • Meeting Space
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Glacier National Park Field Camp

Right inside the borders of Glacier National Park, Field Camp is an idyllic oasis of education and recreation with unrivaled access to the Crown of the Continent ecosystem!

Field Camp offers custom opportunities for the following groups:

  • Private Groups (< 25 People)
  • Private Retreats
  • Family Reunions

Accommodations Available:

  • Five cabins (25 beds total)
  • Full kitchen
  • Classroom/meeting space
  • Library
  • Prime location inside Glacier Park