Austen Scammon — Clydehurst Christian Ranch
Montana mountain landscape
CLYDEHURST CHRISTIAN RANCH · MCLEOD, MT Austen Scammon PROGRAM DIRECTOR · EST. 2016 austen@clydehurst.com 406.294.0394 ext. 0 clydehurst.com
10+ Years at Camp
5 Roles Held
2 Espresso Shots Daily
Bowls of Popcorn

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 call 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 His love.

Pair that with unforgettable experiences, laughter, and a whole lot of fun, and it's the perfect recipe for deep, lasting friendships. There are far too many favorite camp traditions to choose from — volleyball tournaments, early morning meetings by the fire with a cup of coffee, tubing down the river, and stargazing on clear Montana nights.

One of the best camp snacks is popcorn, but an affogato made with Montana-made hard ice cream, 2 espresso shots, and caramel sauce from our coffee shop is next-level good. And yes — during college I was an official (paid!) ice cream taste tester for Blue Bunny headquarters. Arguably excellent job training for camp life.

1 2016–2018 2 Summers COUNSELOR 2 2018–2021 3 Summers ASST PROGRAM DIRECTOR 3 2021–2025 4 Years EVENT COORDINATOR 2025–NOW Summit PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Fun facts & dream jobs
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Secret Credential
Certified (and paid!) ice cream taste tester for Blue Bunny headquarters during college. Yes, really.
Signature Drink
Affogato — Montana hard ice cream, 2 espresso shots daily, caramel. Non-negotiable.
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Dream Jobs
European travel guide · Marine biologist · World food vlogger · Survivor host
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Camp Snack Canon
Popcorn is the official best camp snack. This is not up for debate.
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Official Kitten Wrangler
Clydehurst's self-appointed cat matchmaker — helping ranch kittens find loving homes throughout his years at camp.
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Volleyball Royalty
The winningest CCR volleyball tournament participant throughout his entire tenure. The trophy case speaks for itself.
  • 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