Montana Natural Resources Youth Camp Donation/Sponsorship Request
For 39 years, the Montana Natural Resources Youth Camp has provided youth an opportunity to study in an outdoor classroom. Today's scientific principles, economic realities, historical heritage, and social perspectives help these future leaders in their quest to gain a natural resources perspective that is informed and progressive. Campers learn about forests, streams, soils, geology, rangeland, wildlife, and recreation and spend half a day rafting the Clark Fork River's Alberton Gorge. In between the field sessions, professionals who volunteer from various natural resources-based agencies and industries, specialty evening programs, guest speakers, hands-on learning through discovery, and campfires provide for a lasting summer camp experience. Historically, our funding has come from grants, donations, and camper fees. For the past few years, our budget has been tight, and we have seen less grant funding from agencies that typically support our camp. We have not changed our camp fee in four years, which is $300 per child. However, it costs approximately $900 per child to host the camp with a volunteer staff. These costs include the rental of the entire Lubrecht Experimental Forest facility, transportation, insurance, our annual rafting trip, various activities, and general supplies. Please consider donating to our camp.