Every summer, as the sun rises over Montana’s mountains and the scent of pine fills the air, something extraordinary happens.
Tents go up, campfires crackle, and young Scouts embark on adventures that build character, strengthen resilience, and create lifelong memories. Behind every badge earned, every trail hiked, and every challenge overcome is someone who made it possible: an adult volunteer.
Parents, mentors, and community members don’t volunteer for recognition. They do it because they believe in the life-changing impact of Scouting.
They take time off work, rearrange family schedules, and pack their own gear so young people can experience the magic of summer camp. They drive the vans, haul the equipment, prepare meals, and stay up late making sure every Scout is safe, encouraged, and able to succeed.
The Impact That Lasts
The significance of those moments isn’t always obvious at the time. Scouts may be too busy catching frogs, learning knots, or laughing around the campfire to fully appreciate what you’ve done.
Years from now, though, they’ll remember.
They’ll remember the adult who believed in them, encouraged them to try something new, helped pitch their first tent, or simply showed up when it mattered most.
Those moments become more than memories. They become stories shared around future campfires, lessons passed to the next generation, and part of the foundation for lives built on courage, kindness, and service.
Choosing to Show Up
In a world where it’s easy to say, “I’m too busy,” you chose to say, “I’ll go.”
You gave your time so young people could discover new adventures, gain confidence, and grow into leaders of character.
To every volunteer who helped make summer camp possible with Scouting America, Montana Council: thank you. Your impact reaches far beyond a single week at camp. The experiences you helped create will stay with these Scouts for a lifetime.
Whether this was your first summer at camp or your fiftieth, please know that you are appreciated. Your commitment strengthens Scouting, enriches the lives of young people, and helps shape the future of our communities.
From all of us, thank you for being the heart of summer camp.
Yours in Scouting,
Jory Dellinger
Scout Executive & CEO
