Adventure Days

If you love hiking, rafting, fishing, kayaking, rock climbing, music, camping, and hanging out with a great group of people, Adventure Days is for you.

For more information, please email recreation@eaglemount.org.

Eagle Mount Days

Eagle Mount offers three Eagle Mount Days each summer. These days are designed for specific participant communities, who are invited to engage in a full day of activity on our Main Campus. Activities include all of our standard offerings, including opportunities to engage with our horses and swim in our pool.

Climbing

Get your climb on! Develop your strength, endurance, agility, balance, and mental control—and see how high you can go. This indoor climbing program is designed to encourage positive progression in every participant. We practice safe and proper techniques and use specialized, adaptive equipment. All necessary gear will be provided. You’ll scale new heights in more ways than one!

Email recreation@eaglemount.org for more information.

Kids’ Educational Program

For kids ages 7-12, the Educational Program focuses on the hands-on aspects of gardening including planting, tending, and harvesting. Participants further develop their green thumbs by learning about plant identification, nutrition, flower arranging, soil, weather, pests, cooking, herb drying, and more. The program features guest speakers and field trips, too.

Family Ski Days

Montana’s abundant winter snow provides a beautiful reason for families to get outside and have fun. Our annual cross-country day at Crosscut and downhill day at Bridger Bowl are opportunities for the whole family to ski together.

Family Water Days

Time spent on the water can be restorative and revivifying. It’s a serene — and sometimes thrilling! — way to get outside, enjoy a change of scenery, and connect with your family in a new setting. Each summer, we provide several opportunities for families to go out on the river.

Recreation Program for Caregivers

Caregivers, like Eagle Mount participants, reap great benefits from recreation. Physical activity, enjoying the outdoors, and trying new things are all ways to relieve stress and “re-create” yourself. This program includes trail passes, rentals, and cross country ski or snowshoe instruction at Crosscut.

Support Groups

Share your stories in a safe space while building wellness-based skills and mindfulness. This program will connect you with others who understand the unique experience of having a family member with special needs.

Moms’ Group

Create meaningful connections with other moms who understand the joys and challenges that come with parenting an individual who has special needs. This quarterly program provides an opportunity to socialize and make new friends while participating in various recreational activities.

Dads’ Group

Forge friendships with other fathers who have firsthand experience parenting a person with special needs. It helps to know people who understand the unique joys and challenges. This quarterly program provides recreation opportunities for dads, and sometimes includes the kids as well!

Siblings’ Group

Of all family members, brothers and sisters typically have the longest-lasting relationships with their sibling who has special needs. Like parents, siblings also experience unique challenges and rewards, and sometimes they feel left out. Our Siblings Group is for those brothers and sisters who want to connect with others like them who have a special-needs sibling. They’ll build a supportive network of peers and make meaningful friendships while socializing and recreating.

Ski Big Sky

Take ski and snowboard lessons on the breathtaking slopes of Big Sky. Here, we always focus on individualized, adaptive lessons rather than group lessons.
Visiting from out of town and hoping to set up a ski day? We support adaptive skiers at Big Sky, Moonlight Basin, and Yellowstone Club. For more information and to sign up for lessons, contact Big Sky Ski Director Sarah Wolf at (406) 539-5520 or via email.

PROGRAM DATES: November 26, 2020 - April 18, 2021
LESSON TIMES: 10:00am - 12:00pm and 1:00pm - 3:00pm
REGISTRATION FEES: $275/full-day, $200/half-day
Registration fee includes ski/snowboard lessons and lift tickets. Eagle Mount participants receive a 50% discount on rental gear.

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In addition to the application, a PHYSICIAN APPROVAL FORM must be completed and signed by each participant’s physician.

Gym

Injuries and challenges don’t have to stand between you and a good workout. Tone your body, mind, and emotions at our wheelchair accessible gym. Designed primarily for people with spinal cord injuries, our equipment promotes aerobic fitness as well as basic range of motion and strength training. Individual training is available by appointment.


The gym is open during regular pool hours year-round. Individual training is available by appointment. To find out if the gym is a good fit for you or for general information, contact Jen Wendel at (406) 586-1781 or via email, jwendel@eaglemount.org

Educational Program

You’ll learn in-depth information about the many facets of gardening in these programs. In addition to the hands-on work of planting, tending, and harvesting our garden, you’ll develop knowledge in such areas as: plant identification, nutrition, flower arranging, soil, weather, pests, cooking, herb drying, and more. There will be guest speakers and field trips, too. The Educational Program is designed to build on the Kids’ Program.

Recreation Program

Share in the fun that comes from gardening with friends in our Recreation Program. We start in the spring with waking up the grounds and planting seeds. The season continues with working in the Eagle Mount greenhouse and garden, interacting with guest speakers, and taking trips to regional gardening venues. Autumn is harvest time; we cook and eat what we have grown, then put the garden to bed for the winter.

XC-Skiing & Snowshoeing

Connect with the natural world as you move through the shimmering winter landscape on cross-country skis or snowshoes. This is a wonderful way to get some exercise and grow some invaluable friendships. Our caring volunteers and staff make it possible for every participant to practice the art of cross-country skiing or snowshoeing. We also offer a sit-ski session. This program meets at the beautiful Crosscut Mountain Sports Center.

Ski Bridger

You can ski or snowboard once a week when you sign up for our 8-week program at Bridger Bowl. Don’t want to commit to the program? Planning to visit Bozeman from out of town? No problem! We’ll gladly take any individual who needs assistance skiing or snowboarding, and we’ll work with your schedule. Please contact us well in advance of your visit so we can be sure to accommodate you.

For more information, contact us at the Eagle Mount Ski Hut at (406) 602-4424 during the Bridger Bowl ski season or via email at skistaff@eaglemount.org.

If you are interested in Skiing or Snowboarding at Big Sky instead, please go to the Big Sky Page. Eagle Mount is now offering six-week sessions at Big Sky, as well!

Ice Skating

Experience the sheer delight and sense of freedom that come from gliding across the ice. Through the use of adaptive equipment and the help of dedicated volunteers, participants with a reduced ability to balance and those who use wheelchairs will become ice skaters during these fun, liberating sessions.

Respite Programs

Saturday Night Out/Sibling Night Out Respite Program

Parents of Eagle Mount participants can savor some free time on Saturday nights. Eagle Mount participants enjoy a four-hour-long Saturday Night Out with their peers doing fun activities and sharing dinner. Once a quarter, siblings of Eagle Mount participants are also invited to join us for Saturday Night Out.

Adult Respite Program

Eagle Mount participants aged 24 years and up can enjoy arts and crafts, dinner, and other activities with peers during these monthly, three-hour sessions—allowing some free time for their parents and/or caregivers.

Horsemanship

Learning how to handle and care for a horse promotes confidence, patience, self-esteem, and improves social skills. Horseback riding (mounted lessons) help improve flexibility, balance, and muscle tone. Unmounted lessons focus on establishing a working relationship with their therapy horse and to learn life skills that often result in employment opportunities in veterinary clinics and stables. Eagle Mount Adaptive Riding Center is a Premier Accredited Center and our instructors are registered and certified through the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH).

Participant Information:

Space is limited and sessions, lessons, and day camps will be filled on a rotating basis to ensure that as many riders can join us as possible. Participant assessments will be used to determine what type of lesson would be most beneficial and appropriate for each participant.

Volunteer Information:

Most volunteers serve as sidewalkers or horse leaders. No previous experience is needed. Volunteers are also needed for non-class activities such as tack cleaning, barn help, and special events.

For questions regarding participating or volunteering, please email horsemanship@eaglemount.org

Family Aquatics

Family Water Exercise

Increase your fitness in the company of your family! These group classes are a popular way to exercise while having fun. Build strength and stamina during low-impact water workouts. Class instructors can modify exercises to suit your abilities. This class is designed for Eagle Mount Participants and family members aged 14 and older.

Family Swim

Want to swim with your loved ones just for the fun of it? This is a chance for you to enjoy the Eagle Mount saltwater pool together. A weekly hour-and-a-half-long session is provided outside of normal school and work hours so families can swim.


For more information or to reserve a space for your family, contact the Eagle Mount Aquatics Center at (406) 586-1781 or email aquatics@eaglemount.org.

Eagle Swim

Whether you’re young or just inexperienced, you can learn to swim and get gentle exercise in our warm saltwater pool. Eagle Swim is designed for those with developmental disabilities. We offer beginner, intermediate, and advanced Eagle Swim courses for both children and adults.

Eagle Swim for Kids

For children age 4 and up. Each child works with a trained and caring volunteer to develop swimming skills, build confidence, and practice teamwork during these adaptive lessons.

Eagle Swim for Adults

These adaptive swim and exercise classes for adults empower you to develop your abilities in a safe and supportive environment. You’ll be paired with a trained volunteer during each class. The fun teamwork increases your confidence while also fostering your independence in the water.


For more information or to register, please email us at aquatics@eaglemount.org.

All Abilities Swim

All Abilities Swim Lessons will not be offered during 2020.

Stay tuned for the next session start date (TBD).

All Abilities Swim Lessons

Deepen your knowledge and add to your swimming skill-set in these smaller classes. You’ll focus on a wide range of skills, from exploration to stroke development and refinement. Enjoy more individualized attention in classes of just 3-to-5 swimmers. Come prepared to follow directions and work somewhat independently, as there are no volunteers in these classes. Open to both Eagle Mount participants and members of the community ages 4+.

Parent/Tot Aquatic Experience

Come explore the water with us! Early water exposure helps to ensure lifelong comfort and safety. In these classes, babies and toddlers can build confidence, develop motor skills, and learn personal water safety with their parents or caregivers. Songs and games make these guided water experiences engaging for all. Open to children ages 6 months through 3 years with a parent/caregiver. Water diapers are required.


For more information, please contact aquatics@eaglemount.org.

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Adult and Young at Heart

Age is just a number, and the water has a way of making you feel young no matter what the numbers say! People over 50, adults affected with cancer at any stage, and any adults who meet Eagle Mount eligibility guidelines will thrive in these restorative classes. Join water aerobics, or choose a slower version of water exercise to improve strength, balance, endurance, and overall health—all while having fun and making new friends. This is a Cancer Support Community-sponsored class for those participants with cancer.

For more information or to register, please contact aquatics@eaglemount.org.

Family Engagement

Eagle Mount understands the unique delights and challenges many families face when a family member has special needs. The Family Engagement program is designed to improve the lives of caregivers, parents and siblings by providing respite, support, and family-centered recreational opportunities. This goes right to the heart of Eagle Mount’s mission: using recreation as a means to improve and transform lives.

Participant Information:

Eagle Mount’s family engagement activities include events designed for participants and their families, as well as events designed exclusively for sibling groups and parents/guardians. Activities include incorporation into all our standard offerings, family camps, and special events held at our campus throughout the year.

Volunteer information:

Volunteers are needed to support our special events, family camps, and program collaborations.

For questions regarding participating or volunteering, please email familyengagement@eaglemount.org

Horticulture

Participate in the cycle of life through the practice of gardening. Our Horticulture Program encompasses many enriching and educational activities that bring us closer to nature and to each other including gardening and field trips. We offer options for a variety of interests, ages, and abilities.

Participant Information:

Do you love watching a garden come alive? How about understanding the benefits of growing your own food? Join us! Eagle Mount’s gardens and greenhouse aren’t just fun, they help improve memory, cognitive abilities, task initiation, language skills, and socialization. Horticulture can also help strengthen muscles and improve coordination, balance, and endurance.

Volunteer Information:

Volunteers are needed throughout the year prepping garden beds, water, winterizing, and leading activities with participants.

For questions regarding participating or volunteering, please email horticulture@eaglemount.org

Cycling

Savor the outdoors and get your blood pumping as we handcycle in a variety of locations on both short and long rides. This program is great for those with lower body impairments as well as avid cyclists with dementia and others who need support but love to ride!

Email recreation@eaglemount.org for more information.

Aquatics

Eagle Mount’s Aquatics Program offers year round adaptive swim and exercise opportunities to individuals with a wide range of abilities.  With the support of trained and dedicated staff and caring volunteers, people with disabilities enjoy the therapeutic benefits unique to our warm saltwater pool. From learning to swim to regaining strength and balance, our aquatic programs offer all participants the opportunity to engage with other participants, stay active and reach personal fitness goals.

Participant Information:

Adult and Young At Heart (YAH) Swim is for individuals over 50 years of age and any adult who meets the Eagle Mount Eligibility Guidelines. Our adult and Young at Heart classes offer water experiences designed to improve strength, balance, endurance, and overall health improvement.

Individual Therapy Water Exercise is a two hour block of time set aside for individuals who want to work at their own pace independently. You can use as much or as little of those two hours as you need.

Young Adult Water Exercise Classes are for participants aged 18-30 who are looking for the opportunity to either swim laps together, or do water exercise once a week. In these classes we not only work on physical exercise, but also social communication. These classes are led by an instructor and are limited to 6 participants.

Family Swim provides an opportunity for families to enjoy the use of the entire pool for a 45 minute block of time Monday through Thursday at 4 or 5PM.Space is limited and must be schedule in advance. There will be no instructor, but a lifeguard will be on duty.

Volunteer Information:

Building relationships with children and adults in the Eagle Mount pool is a satisfying way to give back and help others achieve their goals. Volunteers are also needed for cleaning, administrative support, and special initiatives.

For questions regarding participating or volunteering, please email aquatics@eaglemount.org