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▌ Outdoors/Nature · Ages 15–18

Water & Mountain, Rock

Montana Wilderness School

Montana Wilderness School offers multi-day wilderness expeditions for youth and adults, focusing on outdoor skills, leadership, and environmental stewardship...

▌ Editor's read The Montana Wilderness School's website, montanawildernessschool.org, loads successfully and details their wilderness expedition programs for youth and adults. The organization is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, founded by Todd Thesing, and has been operating for 20 years, as stated on their 'About Us' page. They offer multi-day overnight expeditions, with program durations ranging from 5 to 21 days. The website mentions that all instructors undergo background checks, hold Wilderness First Responder or Wilderness EMT certifications, and have extensive experience. Google reviews for 'Montana Wilderness School' show a strong average rating of 4.9 stars from 30 reviews, with participants frequently praising the knowledgeable and supportive staff, the transformative nature of the experiences, and the development of outdoor skills and confidence. The camp is not listed as ACA accredited, nor is state licensing information readily available on their site. Social media handles found are @montanawildernessschool on Instagram and 'montanawildernessschool' on Facebook.
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Since 200620+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 15–18

Water & Mountain, Rock serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in outdoors/nature, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
2006 (20 years)
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Outdoors/Nature
  • Ages: 15–18
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: 1005 Durston Rd, Bozeman, MT 59715, USA
  • Cost notes: USD, not found

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Water & Mountain, Rock

What ages does Water & Mountain, Rock accept?
Water & Mountain, Rock is open to children ages 15–18. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Water & Mountain, Rock cost?
Water & Mountain, Rock doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. USD, not found Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are Water & Mountain, Rock's hours?
Water & Mountain, Rock runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Water & Mountain, Rock?
Water & Mountain, Rock is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 20 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Water & Mountain, Rock provide lunch?
Water & Mountain, Rock does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.

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