Alpengirl - Glacier Llama Pack I
An outdoor adventure camp for teen girls, focusing on activities like llama packing, backpacking, and whitewater...
▌ Editor's read Alpengirl is an ACA accredited camp, with its accreditation valid through 2025, demonstrating a commitment to industry standards. The camp, founded by Alissa Farley, has been operating for 25 years, offering outdoor adventure programs specifically for teen girls. The website states a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:5, which is excellent for supervision in outdoor settings. The camp explicitly mentions that all staff undergo background checks. Google reviews for Alpengirl are overwhelmingly positive, with an average rating of 4.9 stars from over 100 reviews, frequently praising the empowering experience, skilled guides, and the unique adventures offered. The program type is overnight, focusing on multi-day outdoor expeditions like the Glacier Llama Pack I adventure. The camp is a for-profit entity.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 200125+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 12–14
Alpengirl - Glacier Llama Pack I is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. adventure programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Yes
- Established
- 2001 (25 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Published by camp see camp site →
Details
- Category: Adventure
- Ages: 12–14
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: PO Box 10141, Bozeman, MT 59719
- Phone: (406) 570-6312
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: Tuition: $4675 for 12 days. Airfare not included.
Runs 24-hour residential, 1 session (0 one-week, 1 multi-week block), from Jul 27 to Aug 7.
Sessions ⛓
Bookable units published by the camp. Multi-week blocks marked ⛓ are indivisible — register for the full session.
- Session 1 Jul 27 – Aug 7, 2026 · 2 weeks · $4,675
↗ What parents like
- Unique llama packing experience
- Focus on empowering teen girls
↘ Watch for
- Airfare not included in tuition
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: outdoor
Frequently asked about Alpengirl - Glacier Llama Pack I
- What ages does Alpengirl - Glacier Llama Pack I accept?
- Alpengirl - Glacier Llama Pack I is open to children ages 12–14. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does Alpengirl - Glacier Llama Pack I cost?
- Alpengirl - Glacier Llama Pack I publishes $389/week for the standard session. Tuition: $4675 for 12 days. Airfare not included. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Alpengirl - Glacier Llama Pack I's hours?
- Alpengirl - Glacier Llama Pack I runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Is Alpengirl - Glacier Llama Pack I accredited?
- Yes — Alpengirl - Glacier Llama Pack I is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 25 years. ACA accreditation means the camp has been audited against ~300 health, safety, and program-quality standards covering staffing, supervision ratios, emergency response, and program design.
- Who runs Alpengirl - Glacier Llama Pack I?
- Alpengirl - Glacier Llama Pack I is operated by a private business, with 25 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Alpengirl - Glacier Llama Pack I provide lunch?
- Alpengirl - Glacier Llama Pack I does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
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