FLATHEAD LAKE
MELITA ISLAND
Looking for a private island experience? Melita Island, located on Flathead Lake – the largest natural freshwater lake in the Western US – offers many aquatic activities, including large and small boat sailing, Water Sports, all forms of paddle craft, and inflatable obstacles.
Prefer to stay on dry land? No problem! Our NEST, Fine Arts, Scoutcraft, and Archery areas keep Scouts engaged.
Our Advanced Camper Experience (ACE) program is geared towards older Scouts looking for adventure, both on and off the island. Our Adult Leader program is second to none – from pie-making classes, hiking on Wild Horse Island, or attending one of our training courses – adult leaders are sure to find an activity they will enjoy too.
Whether you stay on land or enjoy our crystal-clear waters, join us this summer and enjoy island time.
Melita Island Work Weekend
A Scout is helpful! Join us for Camp Melita Island’s Work Weekend to help get ready for the 2025 summer camp season.
Adult Scouters, Scouts BSA youth, and Venturing youth are invited to spend the weekend volunteering their time helping us prepare for summer campers. Work projects will include tent and cot setup, painting, cleaning, equipment setup and more!
Registration closes on May 16, 2025
Dates:
May 23 – 26, 2025
Cost:
FREE (in exchange for your service)
Dates & Fees
camp Highlights
Sailing
Advanced camper experience
water sports
swim + recreation area
Best for age groups
Scouts BSA
Venturing
Adult Leaders
2026 Scouts BSA Fees
Youth $550 *
Adult $300
Unit Fee $250 per unit due at Booking and $25 per participant due by Sept. 15, 2025 (Both non-refundable)
$100 per Participant Fee due March 1, 2026
Remaining balance due May 15, 2026
* Fee will increase to $575 if not paid in full by May 15, 2026.
2026 Scouts BSA Dates
Week 1 July 5 – 11
Week 2 July 12 – 18
Week 3 July 19 – 25
Week 4 July 26 – Aug. 1
Week 5 Aug. 2 – 8
2027 Scouts BSA Fees
Youth $600 *
Adult $325
Unit Fee $250 per unit due at Booking and $25 per participant due by Sept. 15, 2026 (Both non-refundable)
$100 per Participant Fee due March 1, 2027
Remaining balance due May 15, 2027
* Fee will increase to $625 if not paid in full by May 15, 2027.
2027 Scouts BSA Dates
Week 1 July 4 – 10
Week 2 July 11 – 17
Week 3 July 18 – 24
Week 4 July 25 – July 31
Week 5 Aug. 1 – 7
Other camp programs at Melita Island
Advanced Camper Experience (ACE)
Experienced campers have an opportunity to participate in the Advanced Camper Experience (ACE) program. This program provides older Scouts, ages 14-17, with an opportunity to use their skills in a high-adventure setting. Activities can include whitewater rafting, hiking, water skiing, snorkeling, sailing, and more. Scouts are placed into patrols with members from different units, allowing them to see how other troops operate, build connections with Scouts from other councils, and challenge themselves as leaders in a new team environment. Each day is a new adventure, drawing on past learned skills and creating memories for the future.
NOTE: This program is physically demanding. Scouts should ensure they can complete physical activities such as a 3-mile hike, ropes course, Scouting America Swimmers Test, etc., before signing up for this program.
2026 fees
Youth $115
Adult Programs
Camp can also be fun, relaxing and a learning and rewarding experience for adults. At Melita Island we take this to a new dimension. Some learning experiences we’ve offered in prior years include: Intro to Outdoor Leader Skills and Safe Swim Defense. We have also provided several stress reducing events that you can participate in, which have included: Evening Socials, Boat Rides and Pie Making Classes.
Weekend Camping rentals
Melita Island is now available for pack, troop, and crew weekend camping rentals! Out-of-state units are welcome, too. Bring your own tents or use ours. We also have our lodge and kitchen available for units to rent.
Click below for more information, availability, pricing and to make a reservation. Montana Council does not currently offer non-Scout usage/private rentals.
Additional camps
resources & Forms
The following guides, schedules, & forms from our 2025 camp season are for reference. We will update this information with 2026 details as they become available.
Guides & Forms
ACE Activities - updated as available
- 2025 Ace Participant Schedule
- Rafting Participant Waiver
- FLBS Photo / Video Release
- FLBS Participant Waiver
- FLBC Ropes Course Participant Agreement
Destination Montana Camp guide
For more information on this camp as well as our other Montana Council camp opportunities, click the thumbnail to view the Destination Montana camp guide.