FLATHEAD LAKE
MELITA ISLAND
Experience your own private island while attending Camp Melita Island. Melita Island, located on Flathead Lake – the largest natural freshwater lake in the western US – inspires adventure through unique opportunities like sailing, all forms of paddle sports, nature, hiking Wild Horse Island and emergency preparation programs. Melita hosts programs for adult leaders too – including boat rides and pie-making class – and an A.C.E. program, designed to challenge older Scouts.
Dates & Fees
camp Highlights
Sailing
Advanced camper experience
water sports
swim + recreation area
Best for age groups
Scouts BSA
Venturing
Adult Leaders
2024 fees
Deposit $200 per unit
Youth $525
(Fee will increase to $550 if not paid in full by May 15, 2024.)
Adult $275
2024 Camp Dates
Week 1 July 7 – 13
Week 2 July 14 – 20
Week 3 July 21 – 27
Week 4 July 28 – Aug. 3
Week 5 Aug. 4 – 10
2024 registration Is Open
Registration for 2025 Camp Melita Island is open to Montana Council units ONLY from April 15, to May 14, 2024. Beginning May 15, 2024, registration is open for all units.
2025 fees
Deposit $250 per unit due at Booking and $25 per participant due by Sept. 15 (Both non-refundable)
Youth $525
(Fee will increase to $550 if not paid in full by May 15, 2025.)
Adult $275
2025 Camp Dates
Week 1 July 6 – 12
Week 2 July 13 – 19
Week 3 July 20 – 26
Week 4 July 27 – Aug. 2
Week 5 Aug. 3 – 9
2025 registration Opens April 15, 2024
Registration for 2025 Camp Melita Island is open to Montana Council units ONLY from April 15, to May 14, 2024. Beginning May 15, 2024, registration is open for all.
Other camp programs at Melita Island
Advanced Camper Experience (ACE)
Advanced campers will have an opportunity to participate in the Advanced Camper Experience (ACE). This program exists to give older scouts an opportunity to use their skills in a high-adventure setting, such as whitewater rafting, hiking, water skiing, snorkeling, sailing, and more.
2024 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
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.