10 Years of a Family-Owned Camp

WRITTEN BY ERIC FISHER

Bozeman Sports Camp began as a family adventure in 2015 to help kids in the Gallatin Valley stay active during the summer. After working eight summers at MSU Sports Camp, Eric Fisher (along with his wife BreAnna) launched the summer sports camp. A local P.E. teacher and coach at the time, Eric wanted to ensure Bozeman kids continued to have the opportunity for sports-based activity in the summer after MSU Sports Camp shut down.

Now, in 2025, Eric is an elementary principal at Monforton. He and BreAnna, along with their three boys, are set for their tenth summer of Bozeman Sports Camp. They have seen their campers grow into high school and college athletes. Connecting with so many camp families brings Eric and BreAnna great joy each summer.

More than fostering successful sports careers, Eric and BreAnna strive to instill an appreciation for an active lifestyle in their campers. With an educator at the helm, the camp focuses on instruction of sports skills and opportunities for kids to play new sports and interact with peers with respect and sportsmanship. Bozeman Sports campers learn a wide range of sports, from basketball, soccer and football to golf, frisbee, pickleball and so much more. Participation starts with exposure and learning.

Bozeman Sports Camp works to provide a great experience for kids by having a knowledgeable and kid-focused staff. Eric has been working with the kids of Bozeman for more than 17 years. His background includes teaching physical education at Hawthorne Elementary; serving as head track coach and an assistant football coach at Bozeman High School; coordinating elementary intramural sports, middle school principal and athletic director in Manhattan and now an elementary principal at Monforton School. Serving kids and helping provide positive experiences for kids brings Eric great joy.

Running a local, family-owned camp allows the Fishers to build relationships with kids and families of the Bozeman area that come back again each year. One parent wrote about Bozeman Sports Camp, “Eric and all the staff are incredible at maximizing summer fun for all the kids while running a safe and organized program seamlessly. Eric and each counselor are genuinely interested in getting to know your kid and creating a relationship with them. The kids are challenged physically and mentally every day and come home with a smile.”

Eric and BreAnna aim to keep Bozeman Sports Camp running for many more years; keeping Bozeman youth active and learning new games during the summer. They have loved the 10 years of Bozeman Sports Camp so far and are excited for many more!

Eric Fisher is an elementary school principal and has owned and operated Sports Camp with his family for 10 years.