Youth Programs

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!

Peaks and Potentials Camp

Dates: June 14-19, 2026
Cost: Commuter with lunch only - $549 
Commuter with lunch and dinner - $629
Resident - $829
Grades: 5-7 (in Fall 2026)
Location: Montana State University, Bozeman

Peaks and Potentials summer enrichment camp allows high-potential students to explore special topics of interest and work 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.

Yellowstone Writing Project's Youth Writing Camp

Dates: July 14-18, 2025
Times: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Cost: Early bird commuter $300 (through May 31)
Regular commuter $350 (after May 31)
Early bird resident $825 (through May 31)
Regular resident $875 (after May 31)
Grades: 5-12 (in Fall 2025)
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.