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April 25, 2026
Staff Boot Camp
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July 28-Aug 1, 2026
Beacon Overnight Camp
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August 11-14, 2026
Beacon Day Camp
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Beacon ``406``
Beacon of Montana Youth Camp
, formerly SEP Montana Youth Camp, is Christian-based community camps for kids of various ages. Beacon overnight camp is a week-long overnight residential camp for kids between the age of 8 (or going into 2nd grade) -17 years old located on Canyon Ferry Lake. Beacon Day Camp is specifically for younger kids from Kindergarden to 12 years old run out of Living Hope Fellowship in the Helena valley (4954 Arrowhead Drive). Staff Boot Camp is the unique training weekend for current and future Beacon staff members.
Formerly SEP Montana Youth Camp, Beacon has been serving Montana kids since 2007.
Activities
Waterfront Activities
Paintball
Arts & Crafts
Montana Wildlife
Archery
Christian Living
professional staff
- our staff -
Meet Our Leadership
Chantelle McDuffie
Arts & Crafts
Halie Carley
Head Counselor / SIT Director
Mike Yaeger
Riflery
Ryan Johnson
Worship Leader
Serena Carley
Mini-Camp / Camp Store
Stacy Abar
Medical Services
TBD
Paddle Boarding
TBD
Tubing
TBD
Media Director
Dannielle Douglas
Photography/Videography
Tara Fahlquist
Board Secretary / Office Admin
Barbara Johnson
Board Treasurer / Food Services Director / Assistant Camp Director
Tobe Johnson, Director
Board President, Camp Director
Mary Jo Kraft
Board of Directors / Camp Chaplain
Caterina Maw
Board of Directors / Team Building
Freddie Maw
Facilities Director
Desiree Holder
Waterfront Director