My Clydehurst story began on a whim and a prayer in 2016, and over the last decade of my life, camp has quickly become a place that I consider home. What I love most about camp is the lifelong relationships that grow out of it. God does such a cool work knitting hearts together when people unite around a shared mission — to be tangible expressions of Jesus' love.
Pair that with unforgettable experiences, laughter, and a whole lot of fun, and it’s the perfect recipe for deep, life-lasting friendships. There are far too many favorite camp traditions to choose from — sand (gravel?) volleyball games, early morning meetings by the fire with a cup of coffee, tubing down the Boulder River, and stargazing on clear Montana nights are some highlights.
One of the best camp snacks is popcorn, but an affogato made with Wilcoxin's (local MT spot!) hard ice cream, 2 espresso shots, and caramel sauce from our coffee shop is true decadence. Yes — during college I played Volleyball, but my other (paid!) job was an ice cream taste tester for Blue Bunny headquarters. Both, arguably excellent experience for professional camp life.
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The important stuff.
Traveling (I have been all over!) ; Cooking GOOD food ; Fishkeeping ; Renovating & Designing my home ; Reading ; Playing, Watching, Coaching & Officiating Volleyball
An Iced Maple Salt Latte: Canadian Maple syrup (the good stuff), two espresso shots, and a dash of salt. YUM!
Other than this: Mid-Century House Flipper, European travel guide, marine biologist, world food vlogger, or Survivor host.
Popcorn or Soft Pretzels--with NACHO cheese--are the official best camp snacks. This is not up for debate.
I’m Clydehurst’s self-appointed cat matchmaker and have helped countless kittens find loving homes throughout my years at camp.
The winningest CCR volleyball tournament participant of my tenure (and maybe camp history!?). See you on the sand.
- Leads and oversees all camp programming and Clydehurst-run retreats to keep them engaging, organized, and mission-aligned
- Trains, equips, and supports counselor and program staff in leading devotions, games, and camper care
- Provides Biblical and spiritual mentorship through devotions and modeling faith in action
- Manages daily camp schedules, activity logistics, and ensures smooth operations across all programs
- Cultivates a welcoming, Christ-centered camp culture where every camper, staff member, and guest feels valued
- Partners with leadership to develop long-range programming vision, evaluate outcomes, and implement improvements
Questions about programs, camps, or retreats? I’d love to hear from you.
austen@clydehurst.com 406.294.0394 ext. 0
