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Camp Innovations
Join us for Camp Innovations, a five-day overnight camp for students entering grades 7-9! From Sunday to Thursday, campers engage in hands-on science activities, exciting field trips, and outdoor fun in the stunning Canyon Ferry Lake area.
At just $650, this all-inclusive camp covers lodging, meals, and unforgettable experiences. Spark your curiosity, make new friends, and create memories to last a lifetime!
2026 Camp Dates & Adventures:
– June 28 – July 2 – Kitchen Chemistry (SOLD OUT)
– July 5 – 9 – Rock Raiders (Enrollment Closed)
– July 12 – 16 – Cosmic Detectives (5 Slots Left)
– July 19 – 23 – Engineer It! (SOLD OUT)
– July 26 – 30 – Flight Squad (SOLD OUT)
– August 2 – 6 – CSI Canyon Ferry (SOLD OUT)
Exploring geology in a fun and engaging way
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Advanced Kitchen Chemistry: The Science of Cooking 🧁 🧪
Designed for campers ready to go deeper, this hands-on camp explores the chemistry behind cooking through experimentation and analysis. Campers will investigate chemical reactions, physical transformations, pH, emulsions, and heat transfer using real ingredients and kitchen tools. Through guided experiments and problem-solving, students will connect food science to core chemistry concepts—while still enjoying some tasty results along the way.
Rock Raiders: Montana’s Ultimate Geology Quest 💎⛏️
Dig deep. Hunt treasures. Unlock Earth’s secrets.
Suit up for an epic geology expedition across Montana’s legendary landscapes. Campers will search for agates, quartz crystals, garnets, and sapphires while learning how real geologists identify minerals and decode rock formations. Through hands-on fieldwork, panning, and expert-led exploration, students will uncover the forces that shaped Big Sky Country—one incredible find at a time. If you’re ready for adventure, discovery, and the thrill of the dig, this camp is your next great quest.
Cosmic Detectives: How We Explore the Universe 🌌🔍
Become an astronomer for a week and discover how scientists explore space using light, optics, and clever tools. Campers build pinhole cameras, experiment with optics, create their own spectroscopes, and design a walkable solar system trail that brings the vast scale of space down to Earth. They’ll learn how astronomers classify objects—from planets to stars to galaxies—and use sky charts to navigate the night sky. The adventure culminates with hands-on time in Montana Learning Center’s world-class astronomy program, using powerful telescopes under dark, star-filled skies. 🔭✨
“I liked the camp because the kids were nice, the chaperones were cool and the activities were awesome! I especially liked the field trips and we found so many unique rocks! The reason I would go back is to make new friends and learn more than I did last year. It seemed more like a dream than real life!”
Learning the science behind the crime
“The weeks that I spent at science camp were a rare opportunity to explore a topic deeply with expert staff to offer mentorship. Learning to think scientifically with nature surrounding us was incredibly special.”
⚙️ Engineer It!: Design, Build, Launch 🚀
Think big. Build smart. Power the future.
Step into the world of real engineering as you tackle hands-on design challenges that turn ideas into working solutions. Go behind the scenes at Canyon Ferry Dam to see how massive systems generate electricity, then explore cutting-edge aerospace technology on an exclusive visit to a local Boeing facility. Along the way, test prototypes, problem-solve like an engineer, and see how innovation shapes the world around us.
If you’re ready to design boldly, build fearlessly, and launch ideas into reality, Engineer It! is your mission this summer. ⚡✈️
✈️ Flight Squad: Soar to New Heights 🚀
Engines on. Systems go. It’s time for takeoff.
Step into the cockpit and experience the science of flight from runway to rocket launch. Train on flight simulators with a certified pilot, command drones through hands-on flying and programming challenges, and uncover the forces that make aircraft soar. Then push past the atmosphere as you design, launch, and analyze rockets blasting skyward.
If you dream of flying, engineering, or exploring beyond Earth, Flight Squad puts you in control of the mission. Clear for launch—let’s fly. 🌌🛰️
🔍 CSI Canyon Ferry: Science, Secrets & Sleuthing 🧬
Every clue counts—and the truth is waiting to be uncovered.
Suit up as a forensic investigator and dive into the science behind solving crimes in this fast-paced mystery camp. Analyze evidence, decode data, and explore real techniques like DNA fingerprinting, pattern analysis, and forensic reasoning as you work to crack the case. Each day brings new clues, twists, and challenges that sharpen your critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
If you love puzzles, science, and high-stakes discovery, CSI Canyon Ferry puts you on the case. Can you solve it before time runs out? 🕵️♂️⚗️
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