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Glacier Institute - Survival Skills Youth Camp

Polebridge · $325/week

The Glacier Institute offers a 3-day overnight youth camp focused on survival and camping skills in the wilderness near Glacier National Park.

▌ Editor's read The Glacier Institute's Survival Skills Youth Camp is a 3-day overnight program for youth aged 10-12, focusing on wilderness survival and camping skills. The Glacier Institute, a non-profit organization, has been providing outdoor education since 1983, indicating over 40 years of operation. The camp's website does not mention ACA accreditation or specific staff-to-camper ratios. There is no explicit mention of staff background checks on the camp's specific page, though as a non-profit, it is likely standard practice. Google reviews for 'The Glacier Institute' show a strong 4.9-star rating from 116 reviews, with themes praising the knowledgeable instructors, beautiful location, and engaging educational experiences. The camp is located near Glacier National Park, offering a unique natural environment for learning.
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Who thrives here Ages 10–13

Glacier Institute - Survival Skills Youth Camp is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. overnight/sleepaway programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
  • Ages: 10–13
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: 6500 N Fork Rd, Polebridge, MT 59928, USA
  • Cost notes: USD.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Glacier Institute - Survival Skills Youth Camp

What ages does Glacier Institute - Survival Skills Youth Camp accept?
Glacier Institute - Survival Skills Youth Camp is open to children ages 10–13. 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 Glacier Institute - Survival Skills Youth Camp cost?
Glacier Institute - Survival Skills Youth Camp publishes $325/week for the standard session. USD. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Glacier Institute - Survival Skills Youth Camp's hours?
Glacier Institute - Survival Skills Youth Camp 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 Glacier Institute - Survival Skills Youth Camp?
Glacier Institute - Survival Skills Youth Camp is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Glacier Institute - Survival Skills Youth Camp provide lunch?
Glacier Institute - Survival Skills Youth Camp 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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