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🌿 Ancient Traditions Summer Camp

2025 Annual Impact Report

Our Mission

Ancient Traditions Summer Camp was created to serve families and children in our community by providing a safe, enriching, and nature-based environment where kids can grow, explore, and thrive.

Our mission is to support working families while giving children meaningful experiences that build confidence, connection, and lifelong skills—through nature, community, and adventure.

Why We Exist

This camp was built out of a real and immediate need in our community.

Families needed reliable childcare during the summer months so they could continue working and supporting their households. At the same time, we saw an opportunity to create something more than childcare—a place where children feel seen, supported, and inspired.

At camp, children:

  • Learn emotional resilience

  • Build confidence and independence

  • Develop respect for nature

  • Experience real connection—with themselves and others

Program

🌿 Traditional Camp (Ages 3–13)

Each day begins and ends with a gratitude and connection circle, grounding children in community and mindfulness.

🌎 Our Impact

Ancient Traditions is more than a camp—it is a community-driven program focused on raising resilient, connected, and confident children.

Key Outcomes

  • Children build confidence through real-life experiences

  • Campers develop emotional regulation and social skills

  • Kids gain a deep appreciation for nature

  • Families receive reliable, supportive childcare

❤️ Community Support & Scholarships

We believe every child deserves access to an enriching summer experience—regardless of financial circumstances.

Through community donations and grants, we were able to provide:

🌞 2025 At a Glance

  • Total Revenue: $105,724

  • Total Expenses: $113,595

  • Scholarships Awarded: $5,010

  • Families Supported Through Scholarships: 2 families

  • Children Supported Through Scholarships: 3 children

Ancient Traditions continues to grow as a community-driven nonprofit, with all revenue reinvested directly into the program.

🤝 Community Partnerships

We are grateful to partner with local organizations that help expand the camp experience:

  • Montana Longhorn Co

Partnerships allow us to offer diverse, high-quality programming while supporting other local businesses and nonprofits.

🌱 Looking Ahead to 2026

As we continue to grow, our goals include:

  • Expanding access to more families (discounted all registrations by $150 per child)

  • Increasing scholarship availability ($25,000)

  • Strengthening partnerships (Two Bear Therapeutic Riding Program, Montana Kayak Academy, Stable Gate Equestrian)

  • Enhancing program offerings (Off-site adventure programs)

  • Securing a permanent location for camp

Our vision is to create a long-term, sustainable space where children can return year after year to grow, explore, and feel a true sense of belonging.

💛 A Message from Our Founder

Ancient Traditions was created with the intention of giving children something truly meaningful—a place where they feel connected, supported, and inspired.

What started as a small community effort has grown into something deeply impactful, and it is only possible because of the families, staff, and supporters who believe in this mission.

We are incredibly grateful to be part of this community.

✨ Get Involved

You can support Ancient Traditions by:

  • Volunteering

  • Partnering with us

  • Sponsoring a child

  • Donation

Together, we are building something that truly matters.

📊 PROGRAM METRICS

  • Total number of unique campers in 2025: 104

  • Spots filled: 1232

  • Waitlist: 39

  • Total camp days offered: 49

  • Average daily attendance: 23

  • Max daily attendance: 38

  • Number of staff: 15

  • Number of volunteers: 1

  • Jr Councilor: 5

💰 Financial Overview

Ancient Traditions operates as a nonprofit organization, with all revenue reinvested directly into program quality and accessibility.

Revenue & Expenses

  • Total program revenue: $104,824

  • Total grants received: $0

  • Total donations received: $900

  • Total expenses: $113,595.23

Breakdown:

  • Adminisstration salary: $0

  • Program staff & taxes: $57,104.82

  • Equipment / supplies: $34,865.13

  • Insurance: $716.62

  • Safety training: $3245.50

  • Legal fees: $11,095.67

  • Land and maintenance: $5615.32

  • Marketing: $1,558.00

🎯 IMPACT

  • Number of scholarship kids: 3

  • Total dollar amount of scholarships: $5,010

  • Families receiving assistance: 2

🌱 GROWTH

  • 2023 campers: 32

  • 2024 campers: 102

  • 2025 campers: 104 (+39 waitlisted)

  • 2026 goal: 175