Expanding the Circle:
Creating Space for Hope, Health, and Connection

In Big Sky, Montana and via Livestream: July 16-19, 2024

transform your approach to prevention with
the science of the positive

increase health and safety with
positive community norms

extend your support for youth and adults with
health outcomes from positive experiences

Reshape the way you approach community health and well-being at the 2024 Montana Summer Institute. Join us onsite or online and learn how to foster hope, cultivate health, and strengthen connections to build healthier, safer, and more positive communities for all.

✨ Inspiring Keynotes: Learn from scientists and leaders who are making a significant impact in their communities. Gain insights into their successes and take home actionable strategies that will transform your work.

✨ Interactive Workshops: Dive deep into the Science of the Positive and Positive Community Norms with hands-on workshops and expert-led discussions. Share your experiences and learn from others.

✨ Networking Opportunities: Connect with like-minded individuals, organizations, and professionals who share your passion for creating healthier, more hopeful communities.

✨ Impactful Conversations: Engage in thought-provoking dialogues about innovative approaches to promoting positive norms and improving community health.

✨ Click here to view the Institute agenda ✨

Registration Fee: $1,095

Access to morning keynotes and afternoon workshops
Breakfast and lunch on all event days
Continuing Education Credits from the University of Montana
Travel and lodging not included

Registration Fee: $525

Access to morning keynotes
Livestream from 9:00am to 12:00pm MST on July 16-19, 2024
Choose between real time and recorded attendance
Continuing Education Credits from the University of Montana

Register early to guarantee your spot for 2024.
The 2022 and 2023 ONSITE events sold out completely.

Who is the Montana Summer Institute for?

Whether you're a prevention professional, Drug Free Communities grant coordinator, coalition member, school administrator, or are part of a local, state, national or tribal agency or organization, if you are engaged in the work of transforming community health, the Montana Summer Institute is for you.

Attendees are working to improve norms around issues including:
substance use, social justice, environmental health, traffic safety, suicide prevention, domestic violence, mental health, and more.

Health promotion professionals

...and grantees who work with local coalitions, non-profit organizations, or federal, tribal, state or county agencies to increase health and safety.

educators & Administrators

…looking to change school, district, or campus cultures around vaping, alcohol, cannabis, bullying, truancy, bystander behavior, and more.

Workplace leaders

...charged with creating safe and positive work environments and improving health and safety for employees and clients.

ONSITE INSTITUTE FAQs

Location:
All onsite sessions will be held in the Yellowstone Conference Center at the Big Sky Resort.
General Schedule:
Tuesday, July 16: 9:00 am - 3:30 pm Mountain Time
Wednesday, July 17: 9:00 am - 3:30 pm Mountain Time
Thursday, July 18: 9:00 am - 3:30 pm Mountain Time
Friday, July 19: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Mountain Time
Online Access:
Attendance at all sessions is encouraged but not required. Onsite registrants will receive access to the 2024 Montana Summer Institute Online Portal, where participants can view the agenda, access the livestream, find session recordings, learn more about our presenters, and connect with one another.

Recordings will be posted by 7PM MT on each event day, and will available through September 30, 2024.
Registration includes Continuing Education Credits provided through the University of Montana School of Public and Community Health Sciences.
We will be offering 16.25 hours credit for the onsite event, and 11 hours for the livestream event. All attendees will receive digital certificates by email in August, 2024.
Arrival Day: Monday, July 15, 2024
Departure Day: Friday, July 19, 2024
If you book a flight from Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport that departs any time after 3:00 pm on the afternoon of July 19th, you should have plenty of time to get to the airport.
Bozeman Yellowstone International (Airport Code BZN) is served by Alaska, Allegiant, American, Delta, Frontier, JetBlue, United and Southwest Airlines. Bozeman is a small but popular destination. The sooner you can make your travel arrangements, the better.
Big Sky is located 50 miles from the airport. All transportation (taxis, ubers, rental cars) must be arranged in advance.
Many of our guests choose to rent a car and explore the area. Companies that offer shuttles from the Bozeman Airport to the Big Sky Resort include:
Bozeman Airport Taxi
Peak Shuttle
Karst Stage
Rooms are being held for Summer Institute at special conference prices. Mention the Montana Summer Institute to get group rates.
Big Sky Resort: Call (800) 548-4486 or book online. Update: This room block is largely sold out, though some larger 1 and 2 bedroom units are still available.
The Lodge at Big Sky: (406) 995-7858. This hotel is just a three minute walk from the conference venue. The group rate is available through June 21, 2024.
All rooms will be booked on a first-come, first-served basis and are subject to availability. More lodging options are available from VRBO and Airbnb.
Breakfast and lunch will be provided on July 16th, 17th, 18th, and 19th.
Participants will be on their own for dinner. There are many dining options at the Big Sky Resort and in the Big Sky Town Center.
Make sure to check the weather before you pack.
The dress code for the event is casual. Come prepared for sunny skies, afternoon thunderstorms, and chilly mornings and evenings. Big Sky is at 7,200 feet, and the weather can change quickly. It is important to wear sunscreen and drink a lot of water.
For more tips on how to adjust to high altitudes, click here.
We will measure the success of the Montana Summer Institute by the positive, inclusive experience and liberated participation of all attendees, including those of various ethnicities, skin colors, genders, ages, abilities, religions, sexual orientations, education levels, socio-economic statuses, and the myriad other individual differences we respect and welcome at this event. The Huntley Lodge and Big Sky Resort are ADA accessible facilities. If there are ways we can make you feel more welcome, please let us know.
Onsite attendees can cancel and receive a full refund prior to June 1, 2024. Between June 2 and June 28, 2024, Onsite registrants can switch to our Online option, and receive a refund of the difference between the two registration fees. No cancellations or adjustments will be accepted after July 1, 2024.
The Montana Summer Institute will abide by any state and local guidelines relative to COVID at the time of the event. This may include social distancing, the wearing of face coverings, hand sanitation, daily health questionnaires, or other health and safety precautions. No such guidelines are currently in place.
Masks are welcome but not required. The Summer Institute is a community of people who care for one another. If you feel ill during the event, please take precautions.

onsite registration

ONLINE INSTITUTE FAQs

The Summer Institute will be livestreamed from 9:00am to 12:00pm MST on July 16-19, 2024.
Live attendance is not required. Recordings will be available by 7PM MT on each event day, and will available on the 2024 Montana Summer Institute Online Portal through September 30, 2024.
Live attendance at Summer Institute sessions is not required. Online registrants will receive access to the 2024 Montana Summer Institute Online Portal. This is where participants can access the livestream, find session recordings, learn more about our presenters, and connect with one another. Recordings will be posted by 7PM MT on each event day, and will be available through September 30, 2024.
Online registrants can cancel for a full refund through July 1, 2024.