Middle School Wilderness Expedition
Separate boys and girls trips will learn to travel by canoe, cook over stoves, and camp by the water as you grow in your relationship with God, self, others and creation. As you travel waterways of Western Montana in a small group of peers and instructors, you will encounter challenges and opportunities that can shape your character, your leadership skills, and your faith.
Age Range
Pricing
What Will I Learn?
Grow through experiences such as:
- Being the “Leader of the Day”
- Learning to navigate using a map and compass
- Cooking meals over a stove
- Engaging in group problem solving
- Developing spiritual disciplines such as solitude, prayer, and Bible study
- Reflecting on your experiences and decisions
No experience is needed to participate in this 6 day adventure, just a willingness to be challenged! Have questions? Contact us at hello@campbighorn.com to learn more!
Arrival
Monday, July 27 – Between 11am and 12pm Mountain Time
Departure
Saturday, August 1 – Parents are invited to join us for a time of sharing at noon with departure by 1pm.
The Heart of Wilderness Expeditions
Eugene Peterson describes the life of faith as “a long obedience in the same direction,” and he goes on to say that this requires the attitude of a pilgrim, not a tourist. Wilderness Expeditions at Bighorn are an invitation to develop the habits and character of a pilgrim, committed to the life of faith for the long haul. The challenges and responsibility involved in traveling through the wilderness can reveal what we trust in, and a community can point one another to what is true and worth trusting.
On a Wilderness Expedition, 5-10 students will travel through God’s creation with caring instructors who intentionally steward the challenges to meet the needs of the group. Scripture and spiritual disciplines are woven throughout the day while the group faces real life realities such as living in community, working together toward a goal and learning new skills. The journey may be hard, but it is worth it, as character is strengthened and a deeper knowledge of God and self is explored.
From Our Campers
Kelsey — Age 31
Tracy — Age 43
Availability
Scholarship applications are available through registration.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Great question. Packing lists vary by the time of year and corresponding adventures. Please contact us for the right list.
We will begin processing camper scholarship applications in January, for that same year, and will review them monthly prior to summer. All registrations require a 25% non-refundable deposit, in order to secure space, and should be paid upon registration.
No! Our staff aims to make every adventure great, regardless of age or experience level.
Camp Bighorn offers gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegetarian alternatives for guests who disclose dietary restrictions during registration. While we take careful precautions in preparing these meals, we cannot guarantee that any item is completely free from allergen cross-contamination. Guests with celiac disease or severe allergies may wish to bring supplemental food; limited refrigerator space will be available for storage. (Please note: unfortunately, we are unable to reduce registration fees.)Guests with a history of anaphylactic reactions must also disclose this information during registration so that Camp Bighorn can make appropriate accommodations.If you have additional questions, please contact our office.