Camp
Mansfield Civics Institute
Listed under History and civics camps
About this camp
The Mansfield Civics Institute at the University of Montana is an intensive two-week residential program designed to build civic knowledge, critical thinking, and democratic engagement among high school students across the state of Montana. Thanks to generous funding from the US Department of Education, it is entirely free of charge.
The immersive academic experience is complemented by extracurricular activities that foster community, reflection, and fun: students live in residence halls, share meals, and enjoy excursions that reinforce civic themes, including community service projects, visits to historic sites, and leadership-building activities.
How to join
Ask about next season: Mansfield Civics Institute at Maureen and Mike Mansfield Center
- Phone
- (406) 243-2988
Eligibility
- Ages or grades
- Montana high school students who are sophomores and juniors during the 2025-2026 school year
Cost and supplies
- Published cost
- entirely free of charge
- What to bring
- Students live in residence halls, share meals
Past seasons
Published dates from previous seasons, kept so families can compare programs between years.
View 2 past sessions
| Session | Dates | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Civics Institute | Mon, Jun 29, 2026–Fri, Jul 17, 2026 | Not published |
| Mansfield Civics Institute | Mon, Jul 6, 2026–Fri, Jul 17, 2026 University of Montana Campus in Missoula | entirely free of charge |
Civics Institute
- Dates
- Mon, Jun 29, 2026–Fri, Jul 17, 2026
- Cost
- Not published
Mansfield Civics Institute
- Dates
- Mon, Jul 6, 2026–Fri, Jul 17, 2026
- Location
- University of Montana Campus in Missoula
- Cost
- entirely free of charge
Sources
- from umt.edu/conference-event-services/summer/list.php updated
- from umt.edu/mansfield/democracy-programs/mansfield-civics-insti… updated
- from umt.edu/mansfield/democracy-programs/default.php updated
- from umt.edu/mansfield/news/subscribe/default.php updated