Medicine River Academy logo featuring a large, drawn tree with its roots reaching down into the river currents.

The river is our teacher

Join us on the Salmon River for a multi-day, educational experience centered on nature and history.

Core Values

A passenger in the front of a raft holds their paddle over their head.

Empowerment

We believe in empowering individuals to reach their full potential through outdoor education and experiential learning.

A bald eagle perches on a tree limb.

Stewardship

We are committed to fostering a culture of stewardship for the land and the river, promoting environmental conservation and sustainability.

Two students swim alongside of a green raft in calm water.

Unity

We emphasize the importance of unity—with each other, with nature, and with the communities we serve—in creating positive change.

The best for last - it’s free

The Medicine River Academy's mission is to offer a free, multi-day outdoor skills development course to adolescents from any background, no experience required. This course will also be available for veterans and other adults with options to apply for financial assistance.

We provide a range of unique and immersive activities designed to empower and educate students in a natural environment. Alongside our trained staff, students will learn practical life skills and gain first-hand self-reliance through an engaging itinerary, with a goal of promoting stewardship for Mother Nature.