Alpengirl Camp

Discovery Programs (rising 6th-7th Grades) Montana Discovery A – $1,945 (6/21-6/28)Montana Discovery B – $1,945 (8/3-8/10)Washington Discovery – $2,145 (6/22-6/29) Middle School Programs (rising 7th-9th Grades) Cascades and Coast IA – $3,845 (6/21-7/2)Montana Mini – $2,245 (6/21-6/28)Maine Coastal I – $2,295 (6/22-6/29)Olympic Mini – $2,445 (7/2-7/9)Yellowstone Horse I – $4,095 (7/5-7/16)Cascades and Coast IB – $3,845 (7/5-7/16)Olympic Sea To Summit – $4,145 (7/11-7/24)North Cascades I – $3,845 (7/13-7/25)Majestic Big Sky – $3,595 (7/16-7/27)Glacier Llamapack – $3,745 (7/28-8/8)Raft – $4,395 (7/30-8/10)Yellowstone Horse Mini – $2,795 (8/3-8/10) High School Programs (rising 9th-11th Grades) Yellowstone Horse 2A – $4,095 (6/21-7/2)Montana Yellowstone – $3,645 (7/1-7/12)Maine Coastal II – $2,295 (7/2-7/9)Yellowstone Horse 2B – $4,095 (7/20-7/31)Cascades and Coast II – $3,845 (7/20-7/31)North Cascades II – $3,845 (7/28-8/9) Senior Programs (rising 10th-12th Grades) Iceland A – $4,995 (7/14-7/25)Iceland B – $4,995 (7/28-8/8)  Specialty Programs (campers aged 10-17)Mother-Daughter Olympic – $1,895 (7/2-7/7)

TUITION AND TERMS OF PAYMENT: Your $700 form of payment is due with your registration. Upon enrollment you will be charged the $700 non-refundable deposit. The balance of tuition & fees is due in two installments: February 1st and April 1st. We will automatically bill that same payment method on February 1st and April 1st. We will send out a reminder in advance in case you would like to change your payment method. We accept credit/debit cards, eChecks, or checks for payment. We will add a 2.9% non-refundable processing fee for credit cards used for payment. Registrations after April 1 must be paid in full within 7 days of online registration and are fully non-refundable. Late payments or late or incomplete forms will result in forfeiture of your space without refund. The tuition includes all expenses once you have arrived at the specified arrival/departure site for your session. NOTE: parent/s are required to pay for unaccompanied minor tickets (if applicable) for flights to/from the program, as well as any air carrier baggage fees. CANCELLATION AND REFUND: If you cancel before April 1st, we will refund any payments you have made, less the non-refundable $700 deposit and credit/debit card processing fees. If you cancel after April 1st, 100% of your payments made are non-refundable. In order to cancel, you must provide Alpengirl with notice, in writing, via e-mail. The above charge for cancellation is intended as liquidated damages and not as a penalty. Alpengirl uses camper payments to prepare for programs, pay its guides, and pay for non-refundable leased vans, outfitter deposits, equipment and campground reservations, and handle a myriad of other costs associated with its budget and operations. Many expenses are negotiated based on a total summer (or group) number, rather than on a per person basis and it is difficult to ascertain the amount of actual loss or damages that would result if a camper or parent cancels at a given point in time. As a result, the above charges reflect a reasonable estimate of the actual costs Alpengirl will incur in the event of camper cancellation before camp start. Independent trip insurance is recommended for all camper families to protect their investment. 

Medical and Emergency Support- On-Site First Aid Kits: Each group has a fully stocked first aid kit, including supplies for basic medical needs, wound care, splinting, and emergency medication. The first aid kits are regularly checked and replenished.- Emergency Communication: In remote areas, Alpengirl Camp uses satellite  communication devices to stay in contact with camp leadership. This ensures that guides can quickly alert emergency services if needed. Health Screenings and Pre-Camp Health Forms- Medical Forms: Before arriving at camp, parents or guardians must complete comprehensive health forms for each camper. This includes information about any pre-existing medical conditions, allergies, medications, physical limitations, and vaccination history. This allows the camp staff to make accommodations and preparations for each camper’s unique health needs. All families are required to ensure their campers are in good health and are not exhibiting sickness symptoms prior to camp arrival. – Pre-Camp Communication: Alpengirl Camp works closely with families to ensure that all medical information is up-to-date. If a camper has specific medical needs, including chronic conditions such as asthma or diabetes, these are carefully managed with the involvement of the family and healthcare providers.- Medication Management: If a camper requires prescription medications, these will be stored securely and dispensed according to the camper’s prescribed schedule by a trained guide. Campers are not allowed to keep medications with them unless otherwise directed by camp medical personnel. Safety in Outdoor Activities- Safety Briefings: Each outdoor activity—whether it’s rock climbing, whitewater rafting, horseback riding, or backpacking—begins with a detailed safety briefing. Campers are taught about proper equipment use, safety procedures, and what to do in the event of an emergency.- Activity-Specific Risk Management: In all activities, campers are provided with high-quality life jackets, helmets, and other safety gear, as appropriate.  Risk Assessments and Safety Protocols- Cornerstone Safety Group: Alpengirl Camp works closely with its partners at Cornerstone Safety Group to develop comprehensive risk and safety protocols in all areas of camp programming and operations. – Weather Monitoring: Weather changes are closely monitored. In case of extreme weather (e.g., thunderstorms, high winds, or extreme heat), activities are adapted or canceled to minimize risk.

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Alpengirl Camp is proud to hire experienced Alpenguides for its programming:- Qualified and Trained Staff: All Alpenguides are highly trained in outdoor education, wilderness first aid, CPR, and emergency response procedures. Staff members undergo extensive training in group dynamics, youth development, and risk management. – Low Counselor-to-Camper Ratio: Alpengirl Camp maintains a low counselor-to-camper ratio, typically 1:5 or 1:6, ensuring that every camper receives individual attention, supervision, and support.

All Alpenguides hold a minimum of Wilderness First Aid certifications, with many also holding Wilderness First Responder certifications and Lifeguarding.  These certifications ensure that counselors are equipped to handle medical emergencies in the backcountry, where immediate access to medical care may not be available.

Yes, all staff must pass a background check prior to working at Alpengirl Camp.

All Alpenguides attend a 9-day intensive staff training prior to the start of camp, where they are trained on all Alpengirl programming, risk and safety protocols and emergency procedures, interpersonal communication and group management, and more.

At Alpengirl we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of a thriving camp experience.We empower positive change in the world when youth and adults of all backgrounds, beliefs, identities, and abilities are valued and actively engaged in camp and camp leadership.We endeavor to create an expansive and inclusive camp community that is open and promotes equity across a diversity of ideas, experiences, perspectives, and voices.Alpengirl endeavors to create an environment that builds capacity within our camp community to understand, accept, value, and honor the unique contributions of all people.Our goal is to maintain an inclusive camp community that eliminates stereotypes, biases, and bullying based on differences that include but are not limited to age, gender, ability, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual identity, and socio-economic status.

Alpengirl Camp requires all campers to meet its Essential Eligibility Criteria:- Maintain a positive attitude and exhibit a willingness to participate in all program activities. – Handle short notice about itinerary and scheduling changes as needed. – Recognize the needs of the group supersede the desires of any one individual, and able to compromise to accommodate diverse desires, physical abilities, and personalities of all group members. – Able to participate in a group living experience, sharing space with up to three tent mates- Able to understand and follow verbal and visual instructions; participants must be able to follow instructions whether supervised or not.- Recognize the hazards and risks as presented on the Alpengirl website and within program materials, and comply with the recommended measures and directions. – Able to contribute to a safe, respectful and just social and emotional learning environment, respecting all stated or inferred identities, and maintaining appropriate, non-exclusive relationships with other group members and instructors.- Able to refrain from exclusive relationships (cliques), harassment and bullying, and all other behavior that disrupts the cohesion of the group.- Show respect through speech and actions for other participants, staff, outfitters, and local residents. – Should be in good general health and able to participate in strenuous physical activity. A current health history and a physician’s approval are required.- Effectively communicate with program staff if I am experiencing distress and/or needing assistance. – Accept full responsibility for physical and mental health including complying fully with medication routines and self-care strategies recommended before the start of the program by medical or mental health professionals. – Exhibit self-care techniques in relation to mental health while on program. These include healthy de-stressing activities such as exercise, journaling, meditation, yoga, deep breathing, proper sleep routines, healthy eating/hydration, appropriate peer interaction, etc. – Remain adequately hydrated, fed, and properly dressed so as to remain generally healthy and be able to avoid environmental injuries such as hypothermia, heat illness, sunburn, or frostbite. – Able to adapt to the physical and emotional demands of the program and live in primitive conditions for extended periods of time while traveling in regions where access to advanced medical care is delayed and, in many cases, may be days away- Campers must be capable of carrying most of their personal equipment and a fair share of group gear using the methods appropriate to their course (e.g., lifting or loading onto/off of a horse, llama, boat, or vehicle). They should also be able to request help from staff as needed.- For backpacking adventures, able to carry a backpack that may weigh up to 40% of the participant’s body weight over uneven terrain- Learn and then practice Leave No Trace camping and travel techniques.
Extensive safety protocols for Alpengirl Camp have been developed in tandem with our partners at Cornerstone Safety Group. Families should feel free to reach out with any specific concerns to learn more about our safety protocols and risk management.

Alpengirl Camp is a tech-free camp — campers are permitted to arrive at camp with cell phones for travel purposes, but all technology is collected at the start of camp and returned on departure day.