Eagle Mount Provides therapeutic and recreational activities for children and adults with physical, mental or behavioral challenges, striving to improve the quality of life for them and their families.
One of the original Eagle Mount programs was the rafting program (now called the Summer Water Activities program). This original rafting program took many of the group homes, senior citizen centers and other river enthusiasts on the Missouri and Smith rivers. Throughout the years, the rafting program has joined other area river rats to experience rafting!
A summer’s day spent on the Missouri river in Montana is an enjoyable and educational experiences that no participant ever forgets. The original rafting program has been expanded to include three areas: rafting trips, fishing trips, and pontoon boating. Bird watching, stories of life on the river - both past and present, rowing instruction, and fun “water fights” are all part of this program. Some trips are followed by a picnic lunch, giving the participants the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful outdoors even more. Half-day raft trips last 3 hours and full-day raft trips last 6 hours.
In the summer of 2003 we commenced pontoon trips. Many individuals are unable to participate in the rafting due to their individual challenges. Our pontoon boat is fully wheelchair accessible with a ramp to get the chairs from the dock to the boat. A double top covers all riders so sun exposure does not prevent individuals with restrictions on exposure to the sun from participating. Seniors, nursing homes, group homes, and retirement homes are encouraged to take advantage of Eagle Mount's pontoon boat! Pontoon trips are 2 hours long.
Fishing trips are along the Missouri River, Giant Springs, or Wadsworth Park.
Gardening and Trailblazing will be added to the activity list for the summer of 2008.
Pre-registration is required before coming on a trip- call 454-1449.
2008 Summer Program Registration - May 8th @ the Eagle Mount Activity Center (1065 Franklin Ave). Come visit us anytime between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. on May 8th to register for summer programs. You will need to bring your calendar and a $20 registration fee (fee will be credited towards your participation fees). Click here for more information.
Costs
Rafting: $5 per half-day trip / per person. $10 per full-day trip / per person.
Pontoon trips: $10 per trip / per person.
Fishing: $5 per trip / per person.
RAFTING
June 30 - August 30
Half - Day Trips: 10:00 - 12:00 noon - Missouri River Marine to Broadwater (ages 6 and up)
Full-Day Trips: 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. - Route to be announced. - July 28 & August 18 (ages 14 and up)
* $5 per person / per trip - half-days. $10 per person / per trip - full-days.
* Groups are encouraged to request specific dates to help with the scheduling process. Two rafts are available with a limit of 8 people (including staff) per boat.
* Individuals will be scheduled for a trip as soon as 5 or more participants have registered.
* Detailed calendar available upon registration.
FISHING
May 30 - August 29
10 a.m. - 12 noon
* Ages 6 and up
* Fridays - Detailed calendar available upon registration.
* $5 per person / per trip
* Eagle Mount will provide fishing gear and bait.
* No more than 5 participants (plus 2 staff member from care facilities) per trip.
* Individuals 12 and older must purchase a fishing license. Care facilites can apply for special event passes at Fish, Wildlife, & Parks. Call 454-5840 for more information on obtaining fishing licenses/passes.
Gardening
June 3 - August 28
* $5 per person / per activity
* Tuesdays & Thursdays
* After 2:00 p.m.
Hiking/Walking
July 11; July 15; July 29; August 19; August 21
* $5 per person / per trip
* Detailed calendar available upon registration
PONTOON
June - September
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
* Groups Only: The Pontoon caters mostly to our group homes, nursing homes and retirement homes. We will also set up days that individual participants may sign up for a Pontoon Boat ride.
* Reservations: Make reservations as soon as possible, dates fill up fast!
* Weather: Trips will be canceled due to rain, cold, or high winds and a make-up day will be scheduled. Please remember that if we cannot get all your clients on one trips, we can always plan another trip in ensure everyone gets served. (Mondays and some Fridays will be "Make-up Days").
* Capacity: The boat will seat up to 10 people including staff.
* Wheelchairs: We encourage transferring your clients into seats if at all possible. We can fit up to 3 wheelchairs if needed. Three wheelchairs will limit regular seating to 6, including staff.
* Electric Wheelchairs: NO electric wheelchairs are allowed on the boat - NO EXCEPTIONS.
* Anyone under the age of 12 MUST wear a life jacket. Life jackets are available for everyone on board if needed.
* Canopy: The boat has a full canopy and will be used at the captain's discretion.
* All clients must remain seated at all times.
* NO smoking or alcohol allowed on boat.