Distance
~1.5 Miles
Elevation Gain
0 Feet
Difficulty
Easy
Cost Per Person
$325
Hike Overview
June 24-26, 2026
Ages 8-10
For many of our young, budding naturalists, this is the first sleep-away camp they will experience. We have plenty of exciting games and activities planned to ease your child into this 2-night sleep-away experience. Whether this is their first time away, or they are a seasoned sleep-away veteran, this camp will leave them bursting with confidence, memories, and a newfound love of the outdoors!
Little Naturalist | 3-Day Summer Youth Camp
Hike Overview Continued
June 24-26, 2026
Ages 8-10
For many of our young, budding naturalists, this is the first sleep-away camp they will experience. We have plenty of exciting games and activities planned to ease your child into this 2-night sleep-away experience. Whether this is their first time away, or they are a seasoned sleep-away veteran, this camp will leave them bursting with confidence, memories, and a newfound love of the outdoors!
Meeting Place: Glacier Institute Big Creek Outdoor Education Center, 6500 N Fork Rd, Polebridge, MT 59928
Check-in: 3:00 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.
What to Expect On Your Little Naturalist | 3-Day Summer Youth Camp
For many of our young, budding naturalists, this is the first sleep-away camp they will experience. We have plenty of exciting games and activities planned to ease your child into this 2-night sleep-away experience. Whether this is their first time away, or they are a seasoned sleep-away veteran, this camp will leave them bursting with confidence, memories, and a newfound love of the outdoors!
* Trails listed are subject to change due to trail closure, weather, trail conditions, or wildlife.
Hike Details
- This Glacier Institute program meets at Big Creek Outdoor Education Center,
- The program will begin 3:00 p.m. on day 1 and ends 1:00 p.m. on the final day. Please arrive 15 minutes early.
- There is a maximum number of 24 campers per camp.
- This program has a minimum guest count of 3 people. In the unlikely case we don’t reach that number, you will be notified prior to the event.
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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.