Distance
~3 Miles
Elevation Gain
0 Feet
Difficulty
Easy/Moderate
Cost Per Person
$325
Hike Overview
June 29 – July 1, 2026
Ages: 9-11
Join us for an exciting adventure at Big Creek Outdoor Education Center! Campers will discover wildlife adaptations, practice survival skills, learn native plant ID, and much more! With hands-on activities and team-building experiences, boys will develop confidence, leadership, and a deeper connection to nature. Perfect for outdoor-loving boys ready to explore, learn, and have fun in the great outdoors!
Boys Naturalist Camp | 3-Day Summer Camp
Hike Overview Continued
June 29 – July 1, 2026
Ages: 9-11
Join us for an exciting adventure at Big Creek Outdoor Education Center! Campers will discover wildlife adaptations, practice survival skills, learn native plant ID, and much more! With hands-on activities and team-building experiences, boys will develop confidence, leadership, and a deeper connection to nature. Perfect for outdoor-loving boys ready to explore, learn, and have fun in the great 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 Boys Naturalist Camp | 3-Day Summer Camp
Campers will discover native plants, practice building shelters and starting fires, and learn how to navigate using maps and compasses. With hands-on activities and team-building experiences, boys will develop confidence, leadership, and a deeper connection to nature.
* 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, 6500 N Fork Rd, Polebridge, MT 59928
- 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.