717 Armory Presents Big Sky Outdoors Camp

NubAbility Outdoors Big Sky Camp isn’t your average weekend getaway. This is about adventure, pushing your limits, and diving headfirst into the wild, all while embracing who you are. No limits, no excuses. If you’ve ever dreamed of mastering survival skills, hitting the mark with a bow and arrow, or learning how to hunt like a true outdoorsman, then this camp is where YOU need to be. We’re not just teaching survival skills; we’re building confidence, strength, and independence. And trust me, this camp is all about turning adversity into empowerment while having a blast in the process.

What's this camp all about?

We’ll take you through everything you need to know to survive, thrive, and have fun in the wild. This is no ordinary camp; it’s a challenge. You’ll learn the ropes from some of the best limb-different outdoorsmen and outdoorswomen out there. You’ll get your hands dirty and your spirit fired up. Here’s a glimpse of what’s on the agenda:

  • Archery
  • Fire Building and Shelter Building
  • Fishing: Rod Rigging, Line Fixing, Knot Tying, Techniques
  • Horseback Riding and Saddle Skills
  • Hunting and Meat Processing
  • Marksmanship
  • Scouting
  • Survival Skills
  • Water Activities: Canoe, Kayak, Paddleboard, Swim, ZupBoard

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SPONSOR BIG SKY OUTDOORS CAMP

$2,000 – Outdoors Adventure Sponsor

Become the exclusive sponsor of one featured Big Sky Outdoors Camp adventure experience.

Available Adventure Sponsorships

  • Archery
  • Fishing
  • Marksmanship
  • Watersports
  • Survival Skills
  • Hunting & Outdoors Skills

Sponsor Receives

  • Exclusive Sponsor of One Camp Sport/Activity
  • Largest on-site sponsor presence
  • A custom yard sign displayed on the camp grounds throughout camp
  • A custom 4×6 banner representing the person/company and the sport they sponsor, displayed at their sponsored activity
  • Group photo with their banner at the sport plus a framed copy for their office
  • Placement on the Big Sky Outdoors website highlighting their sponsorship
  • Featured recognition in the Camp Highlight Video
  • Recognition across all NubAbility social media channels
  • Recognition in all Big Sky Outdoors press releases

$1,500 – Meal Sponsor

Help provide meals and refreshments for campers, coaches, and volunteers throughout camp.

Sponsor Receives

  • Official Meal Sponsor designation
  • A custom 2×4 banner displayed at all meal services
  • Group photo with their banner and a digital copy sent to the sponsor
  • Digital camper thank-you photo and video
  • Placement on the Big Sky Outdoors website highlighting their sponsorship
  • Recognition across all NubAbility social media channels
  • Recognition in all Big Sky Outdoors press releases

$1,000 – Coach Sponsor

Help cover travel expenses for a limb-different coach who serves as a mentor and role model.

Sponsor Receives

  • A custom yard sign with company/person logo displayed on the camp grounds throughout camp
  • Coach photo with their banner and digital copy sent to the sponsor
  • Digital thank-you photo and video
  • Placement on the Big Sky Outdoors website highlighting their sponsorship
  • Recognition across all NubAbility social media channels as an Official Camp Coach Sponsor
  • Recognition in all Big Sky Outdoors press releases

$500 – Camper Sponsor

Give a limb-different athlete the opportunity to attend camp through a scholarship sponsorship.

Sponsor Receives

  • A custom yard sign with the company/person name
  • Digital camper thank-you photo and video
  • Placement on the Big Sky Outdoors website highlighting their sponsorship
  • Recognition across all NubAbility social media channels as a Camper Scholarship Sponsor

$250 – Sign Sponsor

Receive recognition with a stand-alone sponsor sign displayed at camp.

Sponsor Receives

  • Stand-alone yard sign displayed at camp
  • Name/logo featured on the website sponsor page
  • Social media thank-you post

$100 – Banner Sponsor

Support camp while receiving recognition on our sponsor banner.

Sponsor Receives

  • Company/person logo or name displayed with other sponsors on one large camp banner
  • Digital copy of the group photo
  • Recognition across all NubAbility social media channels

Every Donation Makes a Difference

Every dollar helps a limb-different child discover confidence, courage, and the belief that nothing is out of reach.

Together, we are proving that limb-different athletes can do anything.

Day 1, September 11, 2026

Time Activity Location
11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Check-In at Ranch
  • Tour the property
  • Learn about the amenities offered at the farm
  • Take part in one of the following acclimation activities:
    • Introduction to packhorses and trail-riding
    • Natural remedies survival training
    • Rigging a fishing pole/shoreline fishing
    • Shelter building
121 Swan Retreat Rd
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Welcome meeting and safety briefing 
  • Cowboy Cabin Meal
  • RSO firearm inspection for any firearms being used during camp.
Cowboy Cabin
8:00 PM
  • Campfire Activities 
Campfire

Day 2 September 12, 2026: Choose Your Outdoors Adventure

Time Activity Location
7:00 AM - 8:30 AM

Camp Breakfast

Cowboy Cabin
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Pick between the following morning activities to fully customize your outdoors experience.

  • Archery Session 
  • Hunting Simulation and Training
  • Meat Processing
    • Hunters do not harvest an animal for the thrill, then leave the meat to go to waste, learn how to break down your harvest and transfer it from the field to a plate. 
  • Half-day river float fishing trip
    • Want the whole angler experience? Spend your entire morning fishing and taking in the breathtaking views that the Swan River offers.
  • Two-hour river-float fishing trip
    • Start at the James Girls’ Farm and float to the designated takeout point fishing for rainbow trout, cutthroat trout, bull trout, mountain whitefish, brook trout, yellow perch, and northern pike. 
Private Ranch
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Lunch at the Cowboy Cabin

Cowboy Cabin
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Choose from the following afternoon activities to fully customize your outdoor experience.

  • Archery Hunt Simulation
    • Join our archery coach at this one-of-a-kind 3D hunt simulation.
  • Gun Range Activities
    • Pellet Gun: Available onsite for firearm introduction training.
    • Pistol: 9mm, .45, .38
    • Rifle: .22 LR, .243
    • Shotgun: 20 ga, 12 ga
  • Water Sports Activities
    • Canoe
    • Kayak
    • Paddle Board
    • Swim
    • ZupBoard
James' Girls' Farm
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Free Time

  • Continue your adventure on the property or relax and take in Montana’s beauty.
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Dinner
  • Camp Photo
Cowboy Cabin
8:00 PM

Campfire Activities

James' Girls' Farm

Day 3: September 13, 2026: Marksmanship Immersion

Time Activity Location
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Breakfast

Cowboy Cabin
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Head to Bigfork Gun Club
  • Range Safety Briefing
  • Begin on Range
    • Pistol: .22
    • Rifle: .22 LR,.243
    • Shotgun: 20 ga, 12 ga
James' Girls' Farm
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Lunch

James' Girls' Farm
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
  • Pick One
    • Free Time: Opportunity to relax back at the farm or take on one of the many adventures the farm offers.
      • Fishing
      • Foraging
      • Meat Processing
      • Top Shot Competition: Find out who the best marksman is at camp by going through the coach-planned challenge at Bigfork Gun Club
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Group cleanup: Leave the farm better than we found it.

  • Equipment Packing
  • Shelter Tear Down
  • Station Tear Down
  • Trash Removal
  • Free Time
James" Girls' Farm
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Dinner for those that fly on Monday

Meet Your Coaches

Dakota Rogers - Coach Image
Dakota Rogers
Sport:
Archery Fishing Hunting/Outdoor Skills Marksmanship/Comptetive Shooting
Type of Limb Difference:
Below Elbow
Reason for Limb Difference:
Congenital
Location:
Tennessee
Sam Monarch - Coach Image
Sam Monarch
Sport:
Fishing Hunting/Outdoor Skills Wrestling
Type of Limb Difference:
Below Elbow
Reason for Limb Difference:
ABS
Location:
Colorado Florida
Jim Von Normann - Coach Image
Jim Von Normann
Sport:
Hunting/Outdoor Skills Marksmanship/Comptetive Shooting Watersports
Type of Limb Difference:
Below Knee
Reason for Limb Difference:
Traumatic Ampuation
Location:
Montana

Sports Offered

.22 Long Rifle
.22 Long Rifle
Archery
Archery
Fishing
Fishing
Marksmanship
Marksmanship
Outdoors Skills
Outdoors Skills
Shooting
Shooting
Watersports
Watersports

Camp Sponsors

The NubAbility mission and these camps are vital to the growth of the children we serve. None of what we do would be possible without the help of our amazing sponsors.

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