Registration is open!
Each camp has a separate registration form (below). If you are seeking a scholarship, you will have that option at the end of the form. If you have a scholarship from a MT Matters Youth Conservation Expo event, there is a spot to specify that.
Please submit the registration form and payment (unless you have or are seeking or have a scholarship) to complete registration.
Outdoor Skills Camp: JUNE 28-30
Description: Great for first time campers or those wanting to experience a little bit of everything! At Outdoor Skills Camp campers can try out many different outdoor activities such as archery, fly casting, nature photography, wilderness first aid awareness, and hiking. In addition, campers will learn about important topics including bear awareness, wildlife management, backcountry preparedness, conservation, noxious weeds, water ecology, Leave No Trace, and astronomy. It is a fun-filled 3 days open to camper’s ages 11-16 who are excited to be outside learning, exploring, and making new friends!
*Schedules are drafts and actual activities will depend on weather, volunteers, and equipment
Outdoor Skills Camp: JULY 26-28
Description: Busy in June? No problem, we have a second Outdoor Skills Camp in July! Our July camp will be very similar to our June camp. It will include many of the same activities, topics, and hikes. Bring your sunscreen and bug spray for a fun-filled 3 days open to camper’s ages 11-16 who are excited to be outside learning, exploring, and making new friends!
*Schedules are drafts and actual activities will depend on weather, volunteers, and equipment
Archery Skills camp: AUGUST 1-4
Description: Archery Skills camp is a great option for future hunting conservationists, archery enthusiasts, or those wanting to build on their existing ARCHERY skills. During the Archery Skills Camp, campers will work towards a Bowhunter Education Certification too! Campers will learn skills such as shot placement, equipment care, tree stand set up, and have plenty of opportunities to shoot bows. Campers will also learn about the importance of hunting ethics, wildlife management, conservation, and field dressing techniques and gain skills in compass use, wilderness first aid awareness, and backcountry preparedness. This camp is 4 days, 3 nights and is open to ages 11-16. Come shoot a bullseye at Archery Skills Camp!
*This camp is intended for youth who want to earn their Bowhunter Education Certification or those who have already done so and wish to expand on their archery skills.
*Schedules are drafts and actual activities will depend on weather, volunteers, and equipment
MANDATORY FORMS FOR ALL CAMPS:
Must be read, filled out, and submitted before arriving to Camp.
The Information packet contains directions, what to bring, behavioral expectations, etc.
Camp Frequently Asked Questions:
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Outdoor Skills Camps are $300 per camper.
Archery Skills Camp is $350 per camper.
Camp cost includes all meals, instruction and activities, campsite, and facilities.
Scholarships are available through our scholarship application when completing the registration form.
Cancellations made up to 48hrs in advance of the camp start date will be refunded, minus a 20% administrative fee. No refunds will be issued for no shows. If the Preserve cancels our camp for an unavoidable reason, refunds will be issued.
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Yes! It is our hope that everyone can come to camp so we do have scholarships available.
How to apply: Please complete a registration form and select the scholarship option. The scholarship application will follow!
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One we receive and process your registration form AND payment* we will be in touch with you to confirm your registration.
You can expect an email containing your camp schedule, mandatory forms, and road pass information.
In the meantime, please feel free to reach out with any questions at info@jackcreekpreserve.org.
*Please note payment is separate from registration form. If you applied for scholarship, we will notify you shortly.
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It is very important that campers are well prepared for all activities and weather conditions! Click here for a list of recommended items to bring to camp!
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Directions to Camp can be found here.
Jack Creek road is a private road managed by Moonlight. We will send you a road pass with a gate code to use when bringing a camper to Jack Creek Preserve for camp!
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Your camper will need the bowhunter student manual which can be found here!
We will also be mailing your camper a bowhunter education manual that they will need to bring to camp!
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Feel free to call us at 406-682-3358 with additional questions!
2024 Sponsors & Volunteers
This year we had several generous individual donors, in kind donations, and sponsors. Without you our Outdoors Skills Camps would not be possible. Camps are also supported by a number of amazing volunteers.
