Peaks and Potentials
Dates and Location
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
Registration opens: Mon, February 2
About Peaks and Potentials
Peaks and Potentials camp allows fifth- to seventh-grade students to come to the MSU campus and explore special topics of interest while working with experts in various subject areas.
Instructors are MSU faculty members, students and experienced professionals from the area. University students and professionals act as directors and counselors throughout the week.
All workshops emphasize personal instruction, small group interaction and a "hands-on" experiential approach. In addition, academic, recreational and social activities offer students a chance to interact with their peers and sample campus life.
Want to Be an Instructor?
Applications are now being accepted for instructors. Faculty, grad students and qualified professionals are welcome to apply. We aim to offer academically diverse courses for the participants—from anatomy to music, computer science, business, physics, chemistry and art. Presenters will be paid a workshop stipend and receive a supply allowance.
To apply, contact Kathleen Linder, Camp Director, at 406-836-2085 or kathleen.linder@montana.edu.
Costs
RESIDENT PLAN:
$829
The resident fee includes the cost of housing for one person in a supervised, double occupancy residence hall room for five nights, five breakfasts, five lunches, and four dinners in the campus dining hall. It also includes workshop tuition, all group activities and a t-shirt.
Resident plan students should be dropped off on campus between 6:00 and 6:30 p.m. on Sunday and picked up by 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
COMMUTER PLAN:
The commuter plans include workshop tuition, all group activities and a t-shirt.
Lunch only - Includes five lunches $549
Lunch and dinner - Includes five lunches and four dinners $629
Interest List
When you add yourself to the interest list, you receive camp news and updates, including information about the opening of registration.
Add yourself to the interest list
Want to Be a Sponsor?
Sponsorships will be used to provide need-based scholarships for students. We want to ensure that all interested students have the opportunity to attend Peaks & Potentials Camp, regardless of their ability to pay.
Sponsor names and logos will be included on camp materials.
Peaks and Potentials Camp Sponsorship Form
Thank You to our 2025 Sponsors
Thanks to our 2025 Peaks and Potentials camp sponsors!
For More Information
Continuing & Professional Education Program Manager
Academic Technology & Outreach
406-994-6633
justin.gibson3@montana.edu