“May your child have days with a stone in their pocket, grass between their toes, and dirt caked to their feet.”
-Penny Whitehouse
Children are born with all the wonder they need.
At Dirt Days Summer Camp, our mission is to foster a connection between children and nature through immersive outdoor experiences. Through guided exploration, discovery, and play, we strive to nurture a generation of environmentally conscious individuals ready to thrive in harmony with the natural world.
Movement. Nature. Art. Service. Belonging.
Movement. Nature. Art. Service. Belonging.
— Q
UPCOMING CAMPS
$185/week + $20 Registration Fee
June 22nd-25th
Preschool Camp - “I Spy”
We are so excited to offer a preschool camp week for the younger nuggets this summer! This camp will focus on discovery and exploration of the forest for the littlest budding brains.
June 29th-July 2nd
Art Outdoors
While art plays a daily role in all camp themes, we have dedicated one whole week to diving deeper into how nature can be the artist, the medium, and the inspiration!
July 6th-9th
Nature’s Building Blocks
This week is geared towards the kiddos that love to build, create, and work with their hands. We will learn how to build shelters that are human-sized, as well as look at animal homes and habitats.
July 13th-16th
Friends in Flight
Birds! Bees! Butterflies! Bats! This week will be centered around our flying friends that buzz, squawk, or flit about silently.
July 20th-23rd
Plant Power
Being in northwest Montana, we are blessed with a variety of plant life. This week we will explore different roles of plants in our ecosystem.
July 27th-30th
Theater in the Woods
Our Outdoor Theater was a popular destination for the young creatives last summer. This year, we have a week dedicated to self expression, drama, and theatrics!
August 3rd-6th
Mountain Music
This camp will focus on the melodic sounds found in nature. We will slow down and listen for the music that nature provides, as well as using nature elements to become methodical noise-makers ourselves
August 10th-13th
Mind Your Maps
Map week is a blend of practical skills and imagination. Students will learn how to use a compass and read a map to discover and hide treasures in the forest.