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We know how stressful registering for summer camps can be. We hope that between this guide and the Summer Camp Expo, we can make the task a little easier (and maybe even a little fun). There are so many amazing organizations in our community that are providing outstanding youth programs, camps, and resources for families, and we are so excited to share some of them with you! There is something for every age, every interest, and every schedule, and probably a few programs you have never even heard of.
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MAKE A PLAN
Do you need camps for specific weeks? Is there a certain activity that your child would love? If you are piecing together summer camps across multiple organizations, use our Guide to Summer Camps to plan your summer and figure out where you need to register and when.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
If you are eyeing a camp for a specific date or activity, the best way to ensure your spot is to register the day that it opens. Set a calendar reminder on your phone and set aside 15-20 minutes so you can complete the registration Some popular camps (looking at you ZTD biking) can fill up within hours of registration opening.
BECOME A MEMBER
Many places offer perks to members when it comes to registering. Some even offer priority or early registration. Signing up for a $2 Resident Discount Card with Missoula Parks & Rec will get you a reduced price for summer camps and also get a discount on visits to Currents, Splash Montana, and their other after school programs.
CREATE AN ACCOUNT EARLY
Many organizations use an online portal for camp registration. If you can, create an account now, before registration opens This way, all you have to do is login and add your selected camps to your cart and minimize your chance of getting waitlisted..
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A R S T A B L E S
Ages: 7+
Location: 17050 Scheffer Ln.
Frenchtown
Contact: (406) 948-2778
www.hmbhorses.com
A R W O R K S H O P
Ages: 7-14
Location: 128 A W Alder
Contact: (406) 640-8484
missoula@arworkshop.com
www.arworkshop.com
Our unique camp series are designed to promote creativity, imagination, and S.T.E.A.M. learning. In addition to our classic wood and canvas projects - through fun, new projects like squeegee painting, stamping making, and watercolor with line art, campers will build creative thinking and problem solving skills. But most importantly, they'll leave as happy campers!
Ages: 3-9
Location: Big Sky High School
Contact: bsheaglescheer@gmail.com
www.facebook.com/BigSkyCheer
B I G S K Y C H E E R
Ages: 3-9
Location: 7170 Avery Lane
Contact: bigskypreschoolacademy@gmail.com
www.bigskypreschoolacademy.com
Location: Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Ranch, Dupuyer, MT
Contact: (406) 472-3311
www.boone-crockett.org/outdoor-adventure-camps
Ages: grades entering 1st-8th Location: 1515 Fairview Ave
Contact: (406) 542-3116
www.bgcmissoula.org
Ages: grades K-5th grade
Location: 2200 10th St W
Contact: (406) 542-2129
www.cfwmt.org
Ages: 1st - 6th Grade, Leader-in-Training spots for grades 7 - 9 may be available
Location: Russell Elementary School
Contact: www.invent-web.ungerboeck.com/programsearch/moreinfo.aspx?
event=37399
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B I G S K Y P R E S C H O O L A C A D E M Y B O O N E & C R O C K E T T C L U B O U T D O O R A D V E N T U R E C A M P Ages: 11-18
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Ages: 4th grade-High School
Location: 12901 Utmost Way, Greenough, MT
Contact: camputmost@gmail.com
www.camputmost.org
Ages: contact Location: 126 Broadway St. #2B
Contact: carrollhendersonsid@gmail.com
C H A M P I O N S H I P T R A I N I N G
Ages: 6+
Location: 217 Tremont
Contact: championshiptraining@gmail.com
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Location: 2525 Rattlesnake Dr
Contact: (406) 728-3395
www.clarkforkschool.org
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Southwest Flyfishing & Conservation Camp
Ages: 12-17
Location: Butte, MT
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Contact: cfwep.org/flyfishingcamp
Ages: pre-k-5th
www.championshiptrainingmt.com
Ages: K-12th Grade
Location: Adam's Center
Contact: anderson.clarke@umconnect.umt.edu
www.decuirebasketballcamps.totalcamps.com
D U N R O V I N R A N C H
Ages: age 8+
Location: 5001 Expedition Dr, Lolo
Contact: (406) 273-7745
www.dunrovinranchmontana.com
E A R T H W I T H I N G I R L S
Ages: age 8+
Location: LWM Outdoor Campus (Target Range)
Contact: melissa@earthwithin.com wwwearthwithingirlsorg
Ages: 4&5
Location: Missoula Public Library
Contact: www familiesfirstmt org
Aimed at enhancing kindergarten readiness, our half day summer camps will work with children to grow social emotional skills via learning through play.
We hope to see you this summer!
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Stop Animation Workshop
This camp provides kids with opportunities to explore animation using Legos or drawings! Kids can work alone or in groups and learn computer skills, camera techniques and special effects Snacks are provided and morning or afternoon sessions are available
July 10th through July 14th
July 17th through July 21st
July 24th through July 28th
Afternoon Session 1pm to 5pm each day. Cost $100
horror movie- making camps
Kids ages 14 and up work together as a group to make a short horror movie over the course of their week-long camp. Participants will create their own story and take turns in all phases of production. Snacks are provided.
August 7th through August 11th 10am to 4pm. Cost $150
SCHOLARSHIPS SCHOLARSHIPS SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE AVAILABLE AVAILABLE Learn more at www.mcat.org or call us at (406)542-6228
each camp will have a screening party on the last day for parents, friends, caregivers, and relatives!
F C S O C C E R C A M P
Ages: 4-14
Location: Missoula, varies by camp
Contact: Fcmissoula@live.com
www.fcmissoula.com
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M U S I C C A M P
Ages: 6th-12th grade
Location: Flathead Lake
Contact:
flatheadlakemusiccamp@gmail.com
www.flatheadlakemusiccamp.org
F R E E S T O N E
C L I M B I N G G Y M
Ages: 5 to 15
Location: 1200 Shakespeare St
Contact: (406) 541-1584
www.freestoneclimbing.com
F R E N C H C A M P
Ages: 8-14
Location: Georgetown Lake
Contact: frenchcampmt@gmail.com
www.brooke-davidson-n1rm.squarespace.com/french-camp
G A R D E N C I T Y H A R V E S T
Ages: entering 1st -5th grade
Location: 3010 Duncan Drive
Contact: (406) 239-5524
www.gardencityharvest.org/summer-camps
G O R U N M I S S O U L A
Ages: Girls in 3rd-6th Grade
Location: TBD
Contact: www.gorunmissoula.com
G R O W M U S I C - M I S S O U L A
Ages: ages 2-Adult
Location: 800 Kensington Ave, Ste LL5
Contact: growmusicmissoula.com
G R O W I N G U P G R E E N
Ages: age 5-7
Location: 4717 Orchard Dr.
Contact: (406) 544-7406
www.growingupgreenmissoula.com
Ages: 5-14
Location: Playfair Park
Contact: campdirector@halloffamesportsacademy.com
www.halloffamesportsacademy.com
Ages: History Camp for 8-13, Junior Docent for 5th-12th graders
Location: 3400 Captain Rawn Way
Contact: (406) 728-3476
www.fortmissoulamuseum.org
We have two fantastic options for summer camps at Fort Missoula. Our History Camp invites budding history detectives ages 8-13 to join us in adventures around the Fort and beyond! For older kids who want to give back to their community while learning about our history, we have our Junior Docent Program.
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Ages: varies
Location: 885 Juniper Lane, Alberton
Contact: (406) 799-3173
www.hoodswesternadventures.com
Ages: U9-U12
Location: varies by camp
Contact: lastbestlacrosse@gmail.com. www.leagueathletics.com/Page.asp? n=101453&org=lastbestlacrosse
Ages: 7-13
Location: Larchmont Golf Course
Contact: (406) 721-4416
www.pgajuniorgolfcamps.com/camplocations/larchmont-golf-course-missoulamontana/#schedule
Ages: 3rd-12th grade (depending upon camp)
Location: 301 E Main St (camp location varies)
Contact: (406) 493-6886
www.learningwithmeaning.org
Learning With Meaning’s Innovate camps are STEM-focused camps geared toward campers who are curious about robots, electronics, and physics who also like to take time to enjoy the beauty and escape of the outdoors.
L E G E N D A R Y L O D G E
Ages: 5th grade-12th grade (varies by camp)
Location: Seeley Lake, MT
Contact: (406) 389-7056
www.legendarylodge.org
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Ages: 4-12
Location: Missoula Public Library
Contact: (406) 728-0908
www.mcat.org
This camp provides kids with opportunities to explore animation using Legos or drawings. Kids can work alone or in groups and learn computer skills, camera techniques and special effects like green screen. MCAT has a wide selection of video play materials including Legos, puppets, dry erase boards, drawing materials and studio lighting. Snacks are provided and each camp will have a screening party on the last day for parents, friends, caregivers, and relatives.
Ages: age 4-12
Location: 2100 Stephens, Ste 116
Contact: (406) 549-4848
www.lilgrizcubhouse.com
Ages: 4-12
Location: 2430 Benton Ave
Contact: (406) 728-0908
www.mismogym.com
Focus on skills and fun at one of our half day summer camps! With different activities and themes each week, including specialty sports camps, your young athlete can focus on improving their skill in gymnastics, cheerleading, ninja or dance in a fun actmosphere.
M I S M O G Y M N A S T I C S
L I L G R I Z C U B H O U S E
Ages: school age
Location: 1555 Liberty Lane, Ste A
Contact: (406) 549-8206
www.impactmissoula.com
Positive, fun and designed to help children GROW as individuals, our martial arts camps are about SO much more than just kicking, punching, and getting the next colorful belt. In fact, the MOST important thing about our camps isn't the martial arts skills, but the personal skills they develop and carry for life. It's about developing confidence, discipline, character, focus, and respect. With every camp, your kids are growing in mind, body, and character. In the facility, your child will have their afternoon snack, participate in fun physical activities such as martial arts, dance, sports, tumbling, etc and stay engaged all the way until you pick them up.
Ages: 6-12
Location: 335 N Pattee
Contact: (406) 728-0447
www.missoulaartmuseum.org/summercamps
Ages: entering 1st-12th grade
Location: 200 N Adams
Contact: (406) 728-1911
www.mctinc.org
Ages: 3-8
Location: 215 S 6th St W
Contact: (406) 542-2833
www.missoulacommunityschool.org
M I S S O U L A ' S B E S T S U M M E R C A M P A N D A F T E R S C H O O L W I T H I M P A C T M A R T I A L A R T S
M I S S O U L A C H I L D R E N ' S T H E A T R E
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"Don’t be surprised when your kids are excited about their next visit! "
Ages: 4+
Location: 3000 S Russell
Contact: (406) 721-9622
www.ymcamissoula.org
YMCA Summer Camp offers 30+ camps including sports, crafts, adventure, culinary, learning-loss prevention, and more! Care offered Monday–Friday from 7:30 a.m.–6:00p.m. (unless noted). Breakfast, lunch, and snack included. Financial assistance is available. Check out the full summer camp guide here. Best Beginnings scholarships accepted for some YMCA camps.
Ages: varies by camp
Location: Missoula International School
Contact: office@mismt.org
www.mismt.org/summer-camps
Ages: grades K-12
Location: 3821 Stephens
Contact: www.missoulairishdancers.com
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Ages: grades K-10
Location: Drop off at Silver Park
Contact: (406) 240-2458
www.wildernessadventures.com
The MOLA Team is excited to announce another summer of adventure ahead. Unlike any other summer camp in Missoula, MOLA is action-packed and dedicated to daily outdoor adventures. During their time at MOLA, campers will advance their leadership and outdoor skills, grow their selfconfidence, enhance their sense of teamwork, and deepen their appreciation for the natural world, all while making new friends and having plenty of fun!
Ages: age 8-14
Location: Ogren Park/Allegiance Field
Contact: (406) 543-3300
www.fevo.com/edp/Paddleheads-Baseball-Camp-ku61wNka
Ages: 4+
Location: varies
Contact: (406) 721-7275
www.ci.missoula.mt.us/157/Parks-Recreation
Kids ages 4 to 12 will explore the natural world, develop their strengths, and spark their imaginations in Parks and Recreation summer camps. We offer over 50 different camps to appeal to kids of all interests and skill levels. From Animal Wonders to Zootown Derailleurs bike camps, we have it all! Watch for the summer camp lineup in the Summer 2023 Recreation Guide available online starting March 13. Don’t miss our Teen Workreation summer volunteer program for teens aged 12 to 14! Teens gain valuable experience as junior camp leaders, junior lifeguards or conservation lands stewards.
M I S S O U L A O U T D O O R L E A R N I N G A D V E N T U R E S M I S S O U L A P A D D L E H E A D S
M I S S O U L A P A R K S & R E C R E A T I O N
Ages: 6-14
Location: Fort Missoula Regional Park
Contact: info@missoulastrikers.com
www.missoulastrikers.com/camps
Ages: grades 3-12
Location: varies
Contact: (406) 549-3348
www.missoulawritingcollaborative.org
We are pleased to offer two unique creative writing camps: Words With Wings is an opportunity for kids entering grades 3 - 8 to explore local history, art, rivers, and more with notebook and pencil in hand, guided by a skilled writing instructor. The Rattlesnake Writing Workshop is a week of creativity, focused writing, and literary exploration for highschoolers.
Ages: 4 years old to entering 5th grade
Location: 120 Hickory St
Contact: (406) 327-0405
www.montananaturalist.org
Ages: age 14-18
Location: Lubrecht Experimental Forrest, Greenough
Contact: christina.oppegard@mso.umt.edu
www.montana.edu/extension/forestry/mnryc/index.html
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Ages: varies by camp
Location: Montana's rivers
Contact: (406) 214-0245 or rivers@montana.com
www.montanariverguides.com
Ages: 11-14
Location: Camp Watanopa, Georgetown Lake
Contact: bill@montanatu.org
montanatu.org/portfolio/conservation-youth-camp
Ages: 9-14
Location: Museum of Mountain Flying, Missoula
Contact: ebeitkaye@gmail.com or call 406-721-3644
Ages: 3-5
Location: 8165 Double Tree Lane
Contact: (406) 370-1350
www.obriencreekpreschool.com
Ages: age 5-9
Location: 725 W Alder Ste 3/ 2204 34th St
Contact: (406) 239-9642
www.peacefulheartyogamissoula.com
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P E A C E F U L H E A R T Y O G A M O N T A N A R I V E R G U I D E S
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M U S E U M O F M O U N T A I N F L Y I N G
Ages: 3-5
Location: University Congregational Church
All the fun of music classes - singing, dancing, and instrument exploration - plus crafts, games and outdoor fun.
Ages: Ages 6-10 or Current Students
Location: 2240 South Ave W
Contact: playpianomt@gmail.com
www.playpianomt.com
Piano camps for continuing students
Ages: 8-13
Location: Loon Lake 4-H Camp – Big Fork, MT
Contact: ravalli4hcamp22@gmail.com
www.montana.edu/extension/ravalli/4hcamp.html
Ages: 10+ for sleepaway camp
Location: Columbia Falls, MT
Contact: (406) 260-8620
ravenwoodolc.org/overnight-programs-for-kids
Ages: 3-12
Location: 216 Commerce St
Contact: (406) 728-4258
www.rootsacrosports.com/camps
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Begin your child's musical journey with our delightful music and movement curriculum where we learn through play at Play With Me!
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These joyful camps for 3-5 year olds include all the fun of music classes - singing, dancing, and instrument exploration, plus crafts, games and outdoor fun. Play With Me camps are held at University Congregational Church, 405 University Avenue. $200/student.
Camp 1: June 19-23, 9:00-12:00
Camp 2: June 26-30, 9:00-12:00
Camp 3: July 10-14, 9:00-12:00
Camp 4: July 17-21, 9:00-12:00
Camp 5: July 31-August 4, 9:00-12:00
Camp 6: August 7-11, 9:00-12:00
R O X Y F I L M A C A D E M Y
Ages: 10+
Location: Roxy Theater
Contact: (406) 728-9380
www.roxyfilmacademy.org
S H O W T Y M E A C A D E M Y
Ages: 3+
Location: 2500 Murphy St
Contact: (406) 203-5896
www.showtymeacademy.com
SHINE all summer long with Show Tyme Academy! Featuring summer day camps for all ages, your little ones will be lighting up the stage in 5 short days! Don't miss Just Dance! camp, Musical Theatre camp, or our dance intensives, which feature world-renowned guest artists and instructors. Make it a Show Tyme Summer they'll never forget!
S T U D I O M
Ages: 4-10
Location: 2625 Briggs
Contact: (406) 546-7567
www.studiommissoula.com
S P E C T R U M D I S C O V E R Y
Ages: 6-12
Location: Missoula Public Library
Contact: (406) 728-7836
www.spectrum.umt.edu
The spectrUM Discovery Area offers camps that cover a variety of science, engineering, technology, art and math themes that allow students to explore, problem-solve, play and learn through hands-on activities.
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S U M M I T M O N T E S S O R I
Ages: preschool/elementary age
Location: Summit Montessori
Contact: admin@summitmontessorimissoula.com
www.summitmontessorimissoula.com
Ages: 2nd-9th grade
Location: Seeley Lake/Kalispell area
Contact: (406) 541-8472
www.tamarackgrc.org/camps-retreats
E R E S A W A L D O R F T H E A T R E
Ages: 2nd-9th grade
Location: UM Dennison Theatre
Contact: (406) 396-1244
www.teresawaldorftheatrecamp.com
H E G L A C I E R I N S T I T U T E
Ages: Overnight camps for ages 7+
Location: Varies in Flathead Valley
Contact: (406) 755-1211
www.glacierinstitute.org/youth-summer-camps
Providesawiderangeofguidedhikes,camps,and educationalprogramsforallagesandabilities.From personalizedhikingtourstokids'camps,andweek-long naturecourses,wepromisetoconnectyouwiththenatural worldlikeneverbeforeandprovideyouwithanexperience you’llneverforget.
T H E S P O R T S B A R N
Ages: 6-13
Location: 2811 Latimer
Contact: (406) 926-1018
www.missoulasportsbarn.com
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Families First Learning Lab believes with education, connection, play, and partnership families become stronger and more resilient. We are proud of the work we do with families knowing the work benefits our community.
Strengthening families since 1994.
Ages: 6-10
Location:
Contact: (406) 273-4253
www.travelersrest.org
Ages: 6-13
Location: 606 Stallion Ln
Contact: (406) 544-3854
www.turnerfarms406.com
CAMPUS REC SUMMER CAMP
Ages: grades K-5 Location: UM
Contact: (406) 243-2802
www.umt.edu/crec/YouthCamps
BASKETBALL, FOOTBALL, SOCCER, & VOLLEYBALL CAMPS OFFERED
Ages: varies by camp
Location: UM
Contact: visit website gogriz.com/sports/2015/3/3/GEN 201401012.aspx
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UM/MSA STRING CAMP
Ages: varies by camp
Location: UM
Contact: griz.music@umontana.edu
missoulasymphony.org/um-msa-string-camp
Musiccampforstudentsentering1stgradethrough recenthighschoolgraduates.Instructiononbass, cello,viola,andviolin,beginningthroughadvanced, withsoloandensembleperformanceopportunities. Residentialoptionforstudentsentering8thgrade andup.Asafe,fun,andmusicalenvironmentthat encouragesallcamperstoachievetheirverybest. Welookforwardtoseeingyouthissummer!
Y W C A G U T S !
Ages: Incoming 5th-8th Graders
Location: varies by camp
Contact: mmckinney@ywcaofmissoula.org
www.ywcamissoula.org/services/youth-services
Ages: Most are ages 6-12, some ages 8-16
Location: 216 W Main St
Contact: (406) 549-7555
www.zootownarts.org
Z O O T O W N A R T S C O M M U N I T Y C E N T E R
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