Youth Programs
Camps and Courses
Peaks and Potentials Camp
Dates: June 14-19, 2026
Times: Commuter: 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Commuter + dinner: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Cost: Commuter: $559
Commuter + dinner: $659
Resident: $859
Grades: 5-7 (in Fall 2026)
Location: Montana State University, Bozeman
Peaks and Potentials summer enrichment camp allows fifth- to seventh-grade students to explore special topics of interest with experts in various subject areas. Academic, recreational and social activities allow students to interact with their peers and sample campus life. Students may stay on campus or commute each day.
Gallatin College Cybersecurity Summer Initiative (CSI) Camp
Dates:June 15-19, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
Grades: 6-12 (in Fall 2026)
Location: Gallatin College East Campus - IT Cybersecurity Lab in Bozeman: GCE12
The Montana Cybersecurity Summer Initiative (CSI) camp is designed to introduce Montana middle school and high school students to the world of Cybersecurity. Through games and other hands-on activities, the week-long, day camp will include topics like how networks work, file management, cyber-hygiene and security techniques used by the top companies in the world. The camp concludes with a competition where campers can show off their new skills and win great prizes! No computer knowledge required.
Yellowstone Writing Project's Youth Writing Camp
Dates: July 13-17, 2026
Times: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Cost: Commuter: $350 Early Bird ($375 after June 1, 2026)
Resident: $875 Early Bird ($900 after June 1, 2026)
Grades: 5-12 (in Fall 2026)
Location: Montana State University, Bozeman
The Yellowstone Writing Project's Youth Writing Camp is a multi-day "unschooled" writing workshop for youth entering grades 5-12. Campers will write in multiple genres and share their writing within a supportive community of peers and licensed educators--the Yellowstone Writing Project teacher consultants.
The program includes writing on the move, writing games, and guidance and feedback throughout the writing process. Yellowstone Writing Project (YWP) teachers and junior counselors lead the camp.
Yellowstone Writing Project's Young Writer's Camp
Dates: July 14-17, 2026
Times: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Cost: $300 Early Bird ($325 after June 1, 2026)
Grades: 3-4 (in Fall 2026)
Location: Montana State University, Bozeman
The Yellowstone Writing Project's Young Writer's Camp is a four-day writing workshop for kids entering grades 3-4. Campers will be immersed in creativity and engage in activities to encourage writing across genres, writing in the community and building up writing stamina. Licensed educators (our YWP teacher consultants) will provide feedback, encouragement, and a few of their favorite writing tricks!
Gallatin College Teen Builder Camp - Registration Opening Soon!
Dates:
- Session 1: July 14-16, 2026
- Session 2: July 21-23, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Cost: $300
Grades: 5-9 (in Fall 2026)
Location: Gallatin College Frontage Campus - Building Trades Carpentry Lab in Bozeman
This fun 3-day camp lets students learn to use real tools and bring ideas to life! Students will work with carpentry instructors to gain confidence in building and take home their very own creations.
Teen Movie Making Intensive: Story to Screen - Registration Opening Soon!
Dates: July 20-24, 2026
Times: 1:30 to 4:30pm
Cost: $275
Grades: 8-12 (in Fall 2026)
Location: Montana State University, Bozeman
This hands‑on filmmaking camp for teens introduces students to the complete process of creating a short movie. Over the course of one exciting week, students will write, shoot, and edit their own narrative film while learning the essentials of visual storytelling and on‑set collaboration.
Events
MSU Science Day
Dates: February 5, 2026
Time: 9:30 - 11:00 a.m.
Cost: Free
Audience: Invited schools
Location: Montana State University, Bozeman
Experience Montana State University’s research at MSU Science Day. MSU faculty and students will showcase their research through educational hands-on activities. Participants can circulate at their own pace through various engaging demonstrations and experiments in a science festival atmosphere.
MSU Science Night
Dates: February 5, 2026
Time: 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
Audience: Open to the public
Location: Montana State University, Bozeman
Experience Montana State University’s research at MSU Science Night. At this family-friendly event, MSU faculty and students will showcase their research through educational hands-on activities. Participants can circulate at their own pace through various engaging demonstrations and experiments in a science festival atmosphere. Bring the whole family!