2020 Summer Activity Guide

2020 SUMMER ACTIVITY

GUIDE FOR KIDS & THEIR PARENTS

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camp equinox!

THEATRE DAY CAMP In Our 25th Year!

Acting!

Comedy Improv!

Musical Theatre!

Playwriting!

Puppetry!

Mask Making!

Shakespeare!

“The only way I can explain it is this is m y Hogwarts. You know when Harry fo und it and he didn’t want to ever leave?

Like that.” — from a camper

Main Camp:

Entering Grades 3-8, M-F 8:30-3:30 ssions Double Se !

Available

“Minispots” Program: Entering Grades 1 & 2, M-F 8:30-Noon

Session I:

June 15 - July 9, 2020 Session II:

July 20 - Aug. 13, 2020

Please visit our website or call for brochure.

www.campequinox.com 406-522-7623

“This is our second year and we’re more impressed than ever. You create a living, breathing cocoon of creativity.

The way Camp develops self-esteem, confidence, social skills and fun is miraculous in our eyes!”

Held at Bozeman Summit School 3001 West Villard Street The theatre camp is being presented by Camp Equinox. The Bozeman Summit School serves only as the venue for the event and is not responsible for any content of any part of the event or programming.

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MONTANA BALLE T COMPANY 2020 SUMMER PROGR AMS Photo: Lauren Brown

A Midsummer Night’s Dream Summer Daily ballet class, dance-related arts and crafts, choreography, performance and more!

Monday - Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Montana: Home of the Last Best Summer..................6 Sleepaway Camp: How to Prep For Your Home Away From Home....................................7 Fall in Love With the Outdoors...................................8 Learning a new sport? Don’t sweat it!........................10 Make Memories at the Museum...............................12 Performing Arts Camps:Take the Stage.....................14 Performing Arts Camps: Strike a Chord.....................18 Performing Arts Camps: Dance the Summer Away.....19 Faith-Based Day Camps............................................20 Food Service Programs.............................................22 Brush up: Maintaining Dental Health Over the Summer..........................................23 Imagine Your Story....................................................24

June 15 - June 18 June 22 - June 25 Ages 4 - 6 Ages 6 - 8

July 13 - July 16 Ages 4 - 6

July 20 - July 23 Ages 6 - 8

Dancing Under the Big Sky Two-week Dance Intensive Comprehensive curriculum: Classical Ballet, Contemporary, Modern, Pilates, Nutrition, Physical Therapy, and more.

July 27 - August 8 • Ages 8 & Up Special Guest Teachers: Rachel Van Buskirk and Christian Clark

REGISTER ONLINE: montanaballet.org • 406.582.8702

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What do you LOVE

about the local outdoors?

HEALTHY MEALS

& ACTIVITIES

IN A FUN & SAFE ENVIRONMENT

FREE

TO KIDS & TEENS AGES 18 & UNDER

WEEKDAYS FROM 12:00 PM TO 1:00 PM

We have 10 weeks of connected programming, specializing in ages 2 through 11

Come for one week, or stay for the summer!

- THURSDAY 7:45 withaftercare aftercare available until 5pm5pm MONDAYMONDAY - THURSDAY 7:45 - 3:-13:15 5 with available until ( Week 1: June 15 - 18: Weird Science ( Week 2: June 22 - 25: Animal Olympics ( Week 3: June 29 - July 2: Barnyard Palooza ( Week 4: July 6 - 9: Round the World (in 4 days) ( Week 5: July 13 - 16: Artful Adventures ( Week 6: July 20 - 23: Go with the Flow ( Week 7: July 27 - 30: Fairy Gardens & Gnome Homes

BROUGHT TO YOU BY: *

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( Week 8: August 3 - 6: Shelters & Forts ( Week 9: August 10 - 13: Ready, Set, Rescue!

MEAL SERVED & SERVICE TIME & MAY VARY DEPENDING ON LOCATION

TO LEARN MORE ABOUT MEALS & ACTIVITIES OR TO FIND A SITE NEAR YOU:: VISIT gallatinvalleyfoodbank.org CALL 406-586-76004 TEXT LUNCH TO 877-877

( Week 10: August 17 - 20: Love Where You Live

Register Online at www.gbmsbozeman.org/summer • 587-0132 BU I LDING A BETTER COMMUN ITY

Love Children. Love Nature.

100 Springhill Lane, Bozeman • 406-587-0132 • www.gbmsbozeman.org

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MONTANA: HOME OF THE LAST BEST SUMMER BY: ABBY LYNES There’s something magical about a summer in Montana. When all the snow starts to melt and the landscape turns a million shades of green, with wildflowers galore, no one wants to be inside. We can’t wait to get out and enjoy the fresh mountain air, rushing rivers and all the outdoor amenities practically in our backyard.

It’s the perfect time to be a kid. With camps for pretty much any interest or hobby, kids can get out of their comfort zones and explore a number of activities, including theater, science, reading, sports — you name it. The sky is the limit. Summer is a great time to try something new, and your child may just find a lifelong passion through one of the many programs available in Montana.

Step one foot outside, and you’ll be struck by all the immense beauty Southwest Montana has to offer. Montana is an incredible, awe-inspiring place, and kids who grow up here have almost every outdoor opportunity at their fingertips, whether it be rock climbing, rafting, hiking, mountain biking, fishing, floating and so much more. It’s a huge benefit of

living in this state, as studies show that kids who play outside are smarter, happier, more attentive, and less anxious than kids who spend more time indoors (Child Mind Institute “Ideas For Getting Your Kids into Nature.”)

Studies also show that summer learning is vital to ensuring your child thrives during the school year. Children experience learning losses and score lower on standardized tests at the end of the summer than they do at the beginning of it (Issue Brief No. 43, page 2, afterschoolalliance.org.) Learning is a mental exercise, one with muscles that need to be flexed regularly to stay in shape the same way physical muscles do.

It’s never too early to start making plans for summer learning and exploration. In fact, now is the time to start signing up for most camps and programs. While the decision of whether or not to send a child to camp often comes down to whether or not a family can fit it into their busy schedule or if parents need childcare on a given week, there are so many more benefits that should be considered. It can give a child more confidence, help them make friends and explore interests they didn’t know that had. According to the ACA Youth Outcomes Survey, 96% of children

said going to camp helped them make new friends, and 70% of parents said it gave their child more confidence.

If cost is an issue, scholarships are an option for many programs. Katie Goodman, founder of theater day camp, Equinox, said that she has never had to turn a child away from her program in 24 years, thanks to scholarships.

The Museum of the Rockies hosts several camps for students in first through eighth grade, with scholarship applications available at museumoftherockies.org.

Summer should be a time of fun, learning and adventure. Any interest your child may have is worth pursuing, and summer is the perfect time to branch out. We recommend sitting your child down and handing them a list of options to choose from — maybe even this publication — and seeing what piques their interest. Your child’s potential is limitless.

A rocket lover may discover a passion for climbing, an artist might realize they’re an excellent rock climber or a musician might find they have a knack for science. They’ll never know if they don’t give it a shot. Whatever their experience may be, they will come back to school ready to learn, with some good stories to tell classmates.

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SLEEPAWAY CAMP:

HOW TO PREP FOR YOUR HOME AWAY FROM HOME

BY: ABBY LYNES

of stay and requirements with your children.

If you pack with purpose and care, it can Sleepaway camps can be tough: You And if the camp is close, visit it and have a help you save money not having to replace may miss your child, and it may be look around. Both you and your child will be your child’s items when they come back from scary for them to spend so much time glad you did. Your child will be spending a lot camp, and it can help all the other campers away from home. It can be incredof time at this place, and it’s important you keep their belongings straight. Review the ibly rewarding, though. Sleepaway both know what you’re getting into. camp gear list with your child, and make sure you’re only bringing the essentials, leavcamp can provide your child with the • Check with friends and family and see if ing valuable items at home. opportunity to gain independence, you know anyone else going to the camp.

Having a friendly face can make the camp • Discuss safety, and make sure your child confidence, self-awareness and cooptransition a lot easier. knows which adults to talk to in case of an eration skills, all while making friends emergency.

Make sure they know camp rules from across the country, even the world. • Talk things through with your child, see what and regulations. they’re concerned about and what you can Sleepaway camp holds a special do to help. Remind them that a lot of kids are • When you drop off your child and it’s time to place in children’s hearts, and it’s a feeling the same way, and they have nothing say goodbye, be positive and upbeat, replace where they will make memories to worry about. Sleepaway camp should be minding them you’re only a phone call away to last a lifetime. fun! and they’re going to have a fun summer.

• Do your research in choosing a camp for your child. Compare costs, activities, duration

• Label, label, label. When it comes to packing, labeling is key, and multipurpose items rule.

Don’t say you’ll come get them if they hate it, because then they’ll assume you will.

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FALL IN LOVE WITH THE OUTDOORS BY: ABBY LYNES In Montana, we don’t need to go far to jump in a lake, cast a line, summit a mountain or pitch a tent. The outdoors are a part of our DNA, and every kid should get the chance to figure out what kind of activity helps them best connect to nature. There are countless trails, streams, rock faces and rivers to play on. And with nearly 30 percent of our state consisting of public land, your child has access to acres and acres of land for them to pursue any sport or hobby their heart desires. Montana offers a wide variety of camps to help get them off the couch, away from screens and headed down a dirt road to adventure in wilder spaces. With so many options, let this guide aid you in picking the right program for your child.

MOSS (Montana Outdoor Science School) offers 11 weeks of summer camps for outdoor lovers in kindergarten through ninth grade. The week-long programs feature a wide variety of outdoor topics, including bugs, fossils, drawing, nature photography and more. Each camp includes daily field

trips around the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, highly qualified instructors and days full of outdoor adventure. “Our incredible team of instructors is what really sets us apart,” MOSS Summer Program Director Corie Rice said. “We take a full week to train our summer staff, which is pretty unique. That training time allows us to ensure that our instructors are risk managers who are prepared to teach our top-notch curriculums and fill each day with fun and learning.”

For more information and to view MOSS 2020 summer brochure, visit outdoorscience.org/summer-programs/ Kids interested in immersive programs full of natural learning should check out Ravenwood Outdoor Learning Center’s programs in the Flathead Valley, where there’s something for all ages. In the overnight teen camp, 13 to 19-year-olds can sleep under the stars in shelters they built themselves.

For those in kindergarten to eighth grade, there’s Camp Corvid, which offers both day and overnight camps. There are programs for gradeschool-age children as well. Other programs include Wilderness Kids Club, and Music and Nature Day Camp, among others. “We were the original host facility for Ravenwood, which operates high quality

outdoor education programs throughout the Flathead area. They have involved hundreds of grade school, junior high and high school students from a number of schools all across Montana. Having been educated at Northwestern University and been a founder and director of another outdoor educational program for youth, I can say with confidence that the experiences these students have had with Ravenwood are nothing short of life-altering,” said Jim Fiddler, board member emeritus.

For information on camps, programs, registration fees and more, visit ravenwoodolc.org or call (406) 260-8620.

For the young outdoorswoman in your life, Alpengirl is all about girls and all about nature, with summer camps in Montana, Idaho, Washington, Oregon and Wyoming. Preteens and teenage girls are invited to horseback ride, camp, hike, raft, kayak, swim and dance all while enjoying the great outdoors of the Pacific Northwest. The adult, all-female Alpenguides have current Wilderness First Responder, CPR, Epinephrine Auto-Injector and Backcountry Food Handling certifications. Scholarships are available!

For more information, visit alpengirlcamp.com or call (406) 570-6312.

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Summer CampS 2020

Spend the summer as a scientist at Montana’s premier science camp for kids, and explore the world around you!

Find camp descriptions and registration at montanalearning.org 1999997

Junior Camps

Pee-Wees

Ages 4-6

$55

A series of 4– 45 minute lessons to introduce the junior to the fun game of golf. The young golfers will learn athletic skills, putting, chipping, bunker shots, full swing, etiquette and safety. The class size ratio is 5 students to 1 instructor.

Schedule: Sessions 11-11:45 or 12-12:45 May 7, 14, 21, 28 4-4:45pm June 16, 17, 23, 24 July 21, 22, 28, 29 August 4, 5, 11, 12 Sept. 3, 10, 17, 24 4-4:45pm

Turf Mites

Ages 7-15

$55

Camps are a total of 4 hours that introduce the junior to the basics of golf while having fun. The junior will learn athletic skills putting, chipping, full swing, woods and playing!

Schedule: Ages 7-10 Tues. & Wed. 8:30 - 9:30 Thurs. 8:30 - 10:30 Ages 11-17 Tues. & Wed. 9:30 - 10:30 Thurs. 10:30 - 12:30 May 7, 14, 21, 28 4:00 - 5:00 June 16-18 June 23-25 July 28-30 Aug. 11-13 Sept. 3, 10, 17, 24 5:00-6:00

Junior Academy Ages 6-17 $210 Juniors wanting to improve and have fun this summer can join us for 10 weeks to be coached on all aspects of the game. Academy golfers will have 3 on-course playing experiences. Camp includes practice booklet, green fees, and golf shirt.

Schedule: Tuesdays Ages 6-10 4-5:15 June 2 & 9 Then @ 3:15-4:30 June 16-Aug. 11 Ages 11-17 5:15-6:30 June 2 & 9 Then @ 4:30-5:45 June 16-Aug. 11 Wednesdays Ages 6-10 5-6:15pm June 3-Aug. 12 Ages 11-17 6:15-7:30pm June 3-Aug. 12

Junior Academy Plus

Fall Grades 8-12 $225 Season Pass Holder $275 NonSPH In addition to the 10 weeks of junior academy, this group will be encouraged to play tournament golf during the summer, will have 2 additional 30 minute private lessons, play 6 rounds of 18 holes and have a spring tournament and rules meeting.

Schedule: Lessons - 10-11:15am Sat. June 6 & 13 and 2:00-3:15 Tues. June 16-Aug. 11 18 holes – 8:30am tee times June 23, 30 July 21, 28

PGA Jr League Register at pgajrleague.com

Ages 7-13

$200

A game changing opportunity for boys and girls to learn and play golf. During the course of one PGA Jr. League game, teams play four 9-hole matches in a two-person scramble format, reinforcing the team concept and creating a nurturing environment for learning the game.

Registration fee includes a hat, 2 Jerseys, 1 hour practice each week and the greens fees for each match.

Schedule: Sat. May 9 & 16 June 7 & 14

Nike Full Day Camp

Ages 12-18

$475

Intermediate to Advanced

August 4, 11

PGA Jr. League

Nike Camps

Register at UsSportsCamps.com

Sun. May 31

Designed for juniors who enjoy golf and are keen to learn more about every phase of the game.

Top-notch PGA morning instruction on putting, chipping, pitching, full swing, bunkers and video analysis. After lunch campers will play 9 holes with on-course instruction. Price includes lunch each day and a Nike amenities package.

Schedule: July 13-17

9am-4pm

Nike 1/2 Day Camp

Ages 6-15

Beginner to Intermediate

$275

Week long camp where the junior will learn techniques on putting, chipping, pitching, bunkers, full swing and woods. There is a 6:1 student instructor ratio. The cost includes a Nike amenities package.

Schedule: July 6-10

*All matches start at 5pm

2710 Mcllhattan Road, Bozeman • 406-586-2333 • Register at www.bridgercreek.com 2710 Mcllhattan Road, Bozeman • 406-586-2333 • www.bridgercreek.com • Likee us on facebook! f eb ok!

Ages 6-10 8-11am Ages 11-15 12-3pm

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Championship Public Golf

Junior Golf Camps Bridger Creek Golf Course

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LEARNING A NEW SPORT? DON’T SWEAT IT!

BY: ABBY LYNES

One of the best ways to teach your child how to be a team player, take wins and losses graciously and love moving their body is by trying out a sport. Sports teach children invaluable life skills that they can use on and off the field, including teamwork, cooperation, communication and coordination — the list could go on and on. A pat on the back, a thumbs-up or hearing a parent cheering them on can do wonders for a child’s self-esteem; the benefits of sports are not to be underestimated. It can also help with a child’s learning: while some may think playing sports would distract a young athlete from schoolwork, the memorization, repetition and learning skills that come with sports easily transfer to the classroom.

Aside from the obvious health benefit of helping your child reach their fitness goals, sports also encourage healthy decision-making like choosing to not smoke or drink, according to

University of Missouri Healthcare. Sports also have hidden health benefits. They can reduce the chance of getting osteoporosis or breast cancer later in life, and it’s also a natural way of reducing pressure and stress. The camaraderie that comes with being on a team can also give your child a support system and aid them in making lifelong friendships.

There’s no shortage of sports camps in the Gallatin Valley, with options to suit almost any sport your child may want to try out, or sharpen their skills in. Whether you’ve got a child with pro-athlete dreams or one who just wants to dribble around a basketball hoop with friends, there’s a little something for everyone.

students stay fit, teaches self defense, coordination, and balance, and it gives them a positive and supportive community of friends, he said.

Students as young as four are welcome to partake in the summer season. Because of the way the levels of taekwondo are set up, students may advance at their own pace. Students are judged by their age and experience level, Cunningham said. They may test for rank when they are ready, he said, gaining confidence in the process.

For more information and a class schedule, visit https://www.cunninghamsma. com/programs or call (406) 556-8792.

Cunningham’s ATA Martial Arts

Bozeman Sports Camp

Though taekwondo is highly physical, Stuart Cunningham said the sport is about more than just kicks and jumps — it’s about personal development. “No other summer activity can teach virtues like courtesy, respect and discipline the way taekwondo can,” said Stuart Cunningham, sixth degree black belt master at Cunningham’s ATA Martial Arts. It also helps

For the child still testing out the waters and trying to figure out which sport is best for them, Bozeman Sports Camp may be the perfect fit.

Bozeman Sports Camp opened in 2016, and it offers sessions in June, July and August. “We provide fun and engaging activities, games, and instruction covering sports of all kinds,” camp cofounder Eric Fisher said. “Our instruc-

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The camp offers traditional sports like soccer, baseball, football

camps, rates and schedules, visit bridgercreek.com/ juniors/camps or call (406) 586-2333.

Synchro Summer Camp

and volleyball, while also offering

Bozeman StingRays will be offer-

tennis, Frisbee, bowling and more.

ing its Synchro Summer Camp for

Campers will swim three to four

kids six years old and older. Dates

days a week, with swim instruction

for the camp were being worked

available. Full-day camps run

out by press time, but should be

from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., while

available online soon.

half-day camps run from either 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

For session dates, registration fees, camp descriptions, what to bring and more, visit bozemansports.camp or call (406) 661-5496.

Bridger Creek Golf Course For children looking to up their golf game, Bridger Creek Golf Course is offering several summer camps for ages four and up.

Younger kids can join the PeeWees for four 45-minute lessons to introduce them to the fun games of golf. With a 5:1 student ratio, the young golfer will learn

For more information visit bozemansynchro.org or call (406) 518-1209.

Bozeman Parks and Recreation Your child is sure to find their niche through Bozeman Parks and Recreation’s summer camps. Camp themes range from everything from French immersion programs for the Paris-loving bunch to “Bozeman Anglers,” where kids can learn how to fish. Kids can learn how to swim, become better performing artists, forage and paint — the sky’s the limit. Activities are available to parents and seniors as well.

athletic skills, putting, chipping,

The weeklong summer camps

bunker shots, full swing, etiquette

are offered from June to August.

and safety. Turf Mites offers a total

Camps go Monday to Friday from

of four hours for kids ages seven

7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Each week

to 15, and junior golfer is for kids

of camps cost $182 for Bozeman

ages six to 17. Half and full day

residents and $255 for nonresi-

camps area available. Kids do

dents, with lunch included.

a lot more than just golfing, said Jon McAleer, head golf professional. There’s dodgeball for the first 15 minutes or so, and then kids go over golf etiquette before teeing up.

For more information on

For a complete list of available activities, visit bozemanrecreation.activityreg.com/clientpage_t2.wcs and click on the link to open the program guide. The guide will provide information on registration, fees and schedules.

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MAKE MEMORIES AT THE MUSEUM BY: ABBY LYNES

From dinosaurs to robots, Gallatin Valley museums feature exhibits almost every kid would love. Your child may spend a day or two a year at a museum, but they can never get the full experience in just one day. Museums offer a wealth of fun and learning opportunities. Participating in a day camp or just visiting often during the summer can give children the opportunity to explore the exhibits they feel most drawn to, and they may discover a new interest or passion. Several museums feature interactive exhibits or special sections for kids, so be sure to find those rooms. Many museums offer summer programs for kids, which can help you maximize all their learning potential.

Museum of the Rockies Who doesn’t love dinosaurs? Spend enough time at the Museum of the Rockies, and you may just start to feel like you’ve been trans-

check out the exhibit, which interactively shows kids the science and wonders of Yellowstone. There is a geyser that kids can pump themselves, a mini Old Faithful Inn

ported back to the prehistoric times. MOR

and a fire tower equipped with binoculars.

is rich with history, with one of the world’s

MOR also offers a number of summer camps

largest dinosaur fossil collections and the

for kids entering first through eighth grades.

largest T-rex display, with 13 specimens. Kids

Camp registration is open now, with full

can watch MOR volunteers prepare fossils

payment required on the date of registration.

for study and walk through the Hall of Giants,

Spots are filling up quickly, so be sure to sign

which features one of the most complete

up as soon as you can. Camps typically run

Allosaurus skeletons ever discovered.

for about a week, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mon-

If you’re planning a trip to Yellowstone Na-

day through Friday and cost $215 per camp-

tional Park any time soon, admission to MOR

er for MOR members and $255 per camper

includes the Martin Children’s Center, one

for non-members. Camp themes offered

of the newest exhibitions. The exhibit is a

include Disgusting Science, which includes

great introduction to the regional landscape

bodily functions like burping and farting, sure

for those planning to travel to Yellowstone.

to garner some giggles from your kids. There’s

Infants to eight-year-olds are welcome to

also Monsters and Mysteries, in which stu-

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Gallatin History Museum

er and Robotics Museum will be open Tues-

Loch Ness monster, Survival, which teaches

If you’re looking to go back in time to the

day through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m

kids first aid and survival skills and Astronauts-in-Training, all space-focused.

For more information, schedules, exhibits and camper registration, visit museumoftherockies.org or call (406) 994-5282. MOR is located at 600 W. Kagy Boulevard.

Montana Science Center Montana Science Center features handson, experiential exhibits so your child can learn by doing. All about kids, it has been the premier learning playground for kids of the Gallatin Valley. They are encouraged to touch everything, with exhibits sitting at kids’ eye level. In the summer, the museum offers several camps for those in second through fifth grade. The camps the museum offers

days when people travelled via horse and buggy in the Gallatin Valley, look no further than the Gallatin History Museum. A big hit

tions are welcome. There’s something for the

component, so they can explore, discover and enjoy hands-on learning.

are usually fascinated by the gallery of robot-

Admission is free for children under the age of 12, and the museum will be open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday from Memorial Day to Labor Day. The Gallatin History Museum is located at 317 W. Main.

For more information, regarding daily fees, hours of operation, camp, exhibits and more, visit gallatinhistorymuseum. org or call (406) 522-8122.

executive director, meaning that the camps

From June to August, the American Comput-

an exploratory learning environment.

“We aim to promote introduction to high-tech elements in order to encourage a love for STEM subjects, all through an informal learning environment,” she said.

Each day of camp includes team-building exercises, hands-on learning activities, walking field trips and supervised free play. They start out the day with a problem to solve, Turner said, and by the end of the day they have come together to solve the STEM problem presented to them.

“It’s a full day of collaboration, enjoying the outdoors and working in a classroom to critically solve a problem that collaborates with the theme of the camp,” she said.

For more information and registration, visit montanasciencecenter.org/steamlab/pir-day-camps or call (406) 5229087.

ages 10 to 17, $7.50 for adults and donawhole family to enjoy at the museum. Kids

are STEM-based, said Abby Turner, MSC’s

nology, engineering and math concepts in

nine years old and younger $4 for students

with kids, each exhibit has an interactive

American Computer and Robotics Museum

introduce kids specifically to science, tech-

from June to August. Admission is free for kids

ics, where they can find vintage robotics toys, Robby the Robot and robotics demonstrations. The museum follows the computer’s development back to the earliest form of cuneiform writings of the Mesopotamians. Kids can learn about the origins of their smartphones and every day technology. Rated one of the 10 best free museums in the U.S. by USA Today, American Computer and Robotics Museum is a must-see. It’s located on 2023 Stadium Dr., Suite A, off Kagy Boulevard.

For more information, visit compustory. com or call (406) 582-1288.

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PERFORMING ARTS CAMPS: TAKE THE STAGE BY: ABBY LYNES Keep your child’s creative juices flow-

of their imagination and expressing them-

self-concept and motivation, increased em-

ing all summer long by giving them the

selves, they gain so much, including motor

pathy and tolerance for others. (Elver, Mallory.

chance to sing, dance, act, tell stories, play an instrument and imagine at one of the Gallatin Valley’s many performing arts camps. The perfect place

skills, stimulating their focus, broadening their

Performing Arts on Children’s Personal Devel-

ing self-assurance. A report in the National

opment and How to Use Research to Initiate

Arts Education found that many studies

Policy Change” p. 4.)

reported the arts helped children with spe-

There’s no doubt about it, the performing

to help your kid hone their talents and

cial reasoning. A 1997 National Educational

shine, they can also get your more

Longitudinal Survey of 25,000 participants

reserved child come of their shell and

over the course of 10 years found positive

step out of their comfort zone, develop-

correlations in performing arts and aca-

ing confidence, public speaking and collaborative skills.

“Products of the Performing Arts: Effects of the

non-verbal communication skills and inspir-

demic achievement as well. Students who played an instrument through high school were significantly more proficient at math

arts can help your child blossom and grow in ways they may have never thought possible. There are plenty of opportunities in the Gallatin Valley to help your child find their creative outlet, whether it be on the stage or on the page.

Young Actors’ Workshop

Arts camps do wonders for children. They

than their non-instrument-playing student

can provide your child with the creative out-

peers. Involvement in plays, musicals, drama

August 3 - August 15

let they need and help them respond to and

club and acting led to various results, includ-

use constructive criticism. By combining use

Grades: K-12

ing improved reading proficiency, growth in

Shane Lelani Center for the Arts

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SUMMER ART CAMPS for kids & adults KIDS ART CAMPS (ages 5–13) Emerson’s Summer Art Camps are back and better than ever! 10 weeks of full day camp to choose from, extended hours to 4pm, weekly themes for project variety, three classrooms with three areas of focus for every camper every day; 2D Arts, Sculpture, & Ceramics, & our favorite, Friday art shows!”

WEEK THEME

DATES

WEEK THEME

DATES

1

Radical Rainbows

June 15 – 19

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Wings, Wheels & Wakes July 20 – 24

2

Tropical Rainforest

June 22 – 26

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Inside the Aviary

July 27 – 31

3

The Milky Way

June 29 – July 2

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Superheroes

Aug. 3 – 7

4

Adventures in Italy

July 6 – 10

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Deep in the Woods

Aug. 10 – 14

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July 13 – 17

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SUMMER ACTIVITY GUIDE 2020 rehearsals with peer performances. At the end of the four-week sessions, family and friends are invited to come watch performances put on by campers. Campers have been invited to perform at the annual Sweet Pea Festival every year since the Equinox’s inception. Scholarships and payment plans are available.

For more information, visit campequinox. com or call (406) 522-7623.

TATE Academy at the Ellen Dates to be determined In the popular TATE Academy Summer Workshop, students will take classes focused on theatre games and exercises that stretch the voice, mind and body. Students will be able to take classes that explore various aspects of theatre including musicals, technical theatre and advanced acting concepts. After each session, there will be a showcase where friends and families are invited to attend.

For more information, visit tateacademy. org or call (406) 585-6918.

Kaleidoscope Youth Theater Explore all aspects of the theatre with Kaleidoscope Youth Theater. This will be KYT’s 21st summer of providing exploration camps, production camps and workshops to stu-

Registration begins in May for the Young

Camp Equinox

Actors’ Workshop, one of Shane Lelani Center

Session 1: June 15 - July 9

for the Arts’ most popular programs. The intense two-week program is taught by college

Session 2: July 20 - August 13

dents in first through 12th grades. Summer camp dates were not available by press time, but will be online starting in March. Staff, guest teaching, artists and student assistants guide campers as they participate in theater,

students and theatre professionals. Students

Grades: 1-8

learn a wide variety of performance skills

In its 25th summer, Camp Equinox is a fan-

while creating a full-scale musical produc-

tastic place for kids to explore their creativity

tion, no small feat. Students will have the

and be silly. The four-week long day camp

chance to show off their hard work to family

provides kids with the opportunity to explore

and friends at one of three public perfor-

musical comedy, Shakespeare, film acting,

mances on the Dulcie Theatre stage at the

costuming, auditioning, set building, script

mask making, play writing, improvisation and

writing and more. Showcases will be held on

end of the workshop.

more. Each day starts off with a warm and

the last day of camp.

For more information, visit theshanecenter.org/education

entertaining meeting, followed by a variety of workshops, directed free time and group

art, music and movement focused around a common theme and final production or showcase.

Students will work on skills like improvisation, puppeteering, music, dance, choreography,

For more information, visit kytbozeman. org or call (406) 587-3642.

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2019 All-Comer’s TrACk meeTs BOBCAT TRACK AND FIELD ASSOCIATION

Come have some fun on a summer evening! Help us to promote the sport of track and field, physical fitness, and community spirit!

Adult Trauma Repair Retreat: July 24-26 Adult Rejuvenation and Repair Retreat: August 28-30 Adult Discover Your Life Purpose Retreat: September 18-20 Adult Goal Achievement Summit: October 9-11

Meet Starts at 6:00 p.m.

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2020 SUMMER CAMPS Kids’ Camp 1: June 22-26 Kids’ Camp 2: July 13-17 Back to School Camp: August 17-21

Meets are free and open to the public.

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$135 Early Bird (Until April 11) $145 (April 12 and on)

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More information & registration

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3-day & 5-day options available, Full-day and Half-day

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PERFORMING ARTS CAMPS: STRIKE A CHORD BY: ABBY LYNES Flathead Lake Music Camp

recreation Flathead Lake has to offer. Stu-

GirlSing

July 12-18, High School Band/Choir

dents should have had at least one year

The GirlSing Summer Music camp for girls

Camp

of prior experience with their instrument.

around the ages of seven to 11 empow-

July 19-25, Middle School Band/Choir

Students work with instructors from across

ers them to explore their unique, creative

Camp

the region. Scholarships are available!

spirit through singing, songwriting and art.

Flathead Lake United Methodist Camp

Kids get more attention on their instru-

Girls will learn how to sing harmony, write

near Rollins, Montana

ment or voice than they would at school,

songs, go on community and music field

Located on the stunningly beautiful set-

and there is quite a bit of opportunity for

trips, do art projects, music journaling

ting of Flathead Lake, the Flathead Lake

fun with friends, said Sara Herdina, Flat-

and so much more.

Music Camp invites students to a week-

head Lake Music CampPresident and

Camps run 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with optional

long camp to study in small groups with

music teacher at Whittier Elementary.

early drop off and pick up. There will be

professional music educators, participate

For tuition fees, schedules, registration and more information, visit flatheadmusiccamp.org.

three camps, held from June 15 to 19,

in large ensembles, receive individual lessons, attend nightly performances by professional musicians and enjoy all the

July 20 to 24 and August 19 to August 23.

For more information, visit girlsing.com or call 406-570-2839.

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PERFORMING ARTS CAMPS: DANCE THE SUMMER AWAY BY: ABBY LYNES Montana Ballet Company

Dancing Under the Big Sky

2304 N. 7th Ave., Suite C-3

Monday - Friday, July 27 - August 8

Join Montana Ballet Company in June and

There will also be a summer intensive for

July for a Midsummer Night’s Dream-themed

Dancing Under the Big Sky for ages eight

summer camps for children ages four to

and up as well as adults for those wanting

eight. Summer programs will include daily

to immerse themselves in a variety of dance

ballet classes, dance-related arts and crafts,

forms, concentrating on technique, artistry,

choreography, performance and more.

musicality and expression. Classes focus on

“This gives out dancers a first-hand glimpse into what a major ballet is like,” instructor Elizabeth DeFanti said.

For rates, dates and registration, visit montanaballet.org/academy/register.

the “whole dancer,” including mind, body and spirit. There will be repertory rehearsals with guest artists and Montana Ballet Staff, which will culminate in a special performance.

“This intensive is for dancers who are very committed to their classical ballet training,” DeFanti said. “It’s important that we have a well-rounded program so we are working on health and wellness.”

Open classes will be held as well. Anyone is free to come, with classes for different ages being held at different times in the day from June 15 to July 24.

Call (406) 582-8702, email info@montanaballet.org or visit montanaballet. org for more information.

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FAITH-BASED DAY CAMPS BY: ABBY LYNES For those looking to explore their faith,

The following list is a sample of what’s

Bozeman UMC, First Baptist Church, First

the Gallatin Valley offers several faith-

offered in the Gallatin Valley. It’s in no way

Presbyterian Church, Grand Avenue Chris-

based summer programs. These typ-

meant to be comprehensive, though, and

tian, and St. James Episcopal

ically four to five-day programs can give your child a chance to connect to a community and learn more about a religion, all while singing songs, making crafts, enjoying snacks and having fun with friends. They’re perfect for younger children wanting to get a feel for camp but not wanting to go away overnight. And as a parent and/or community member, they can also give you the opportunity to volunteer and meet other people who might share your faith.

we encourage you to check in with your religious institution to see what they offer in the summer months.

An ecumenical effort, five churches are joining forces to offer a downtown VBS, which serves 150 children and 150 youth

Hope Lutheran and Holy Rosary Catholic

and adult volunteers. Putting together the

Parish

event requires a lot of time and effort, and

Hope Lutheran usually offers a vacation

volunteers are appreciated. Event organiz-

Bible school in partnership with Holy Rosary

ers are looking for small group shepherds,

Catholic Parish, and it’s always a fun and

preschool/kindergarten teachers, craftiv-

exciting time.

ities leaders, games leaders, stories and

The camp will be held from June 15 to 19

drama leaders, carpentry leaders and

this year.

snack servers. Activities will be geared

For more information, visit hopebozeman. com/faith-formation/faith-formation-athope or email paul@hopebozeman.com.

toward children ages four and up, and childcare for volunteers’ kids three and under will be provided.

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SUMMER ACTIVITY GUIDE 2020 This year’s VBS will be held June 22 to 26 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. each day. Registration is open now, and signing up early is encouraged!

For more information and to register, visit bozemanumc. org/vacation-bible-school-2018/ or contact Janna Lauver at (406) 551-7209 or janna@bozemanumc.org.

E-Free and New Beginnings Church Camp Agape aims to offer a safe space where kids and learn and grow in an encouraging environment. It offers activities such as crafts, singing, hiking, story time and field trips, all in

WISHING EVERYONE A SAFE & HAPPY SUMMER!

a safe and encouraging environment. Kids going into kindergarten through seventh grade are welcome to come, with the groups being divided into K-2, 3-4 and 5-7. Normal hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., however the camp is open from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and offers early drop off and late pick up options. Registration is open.

For more information, visit efree.agapemg.com.

Chabad Lubevitch of Montana Camp Gan Israel offers lots of fun and activities for kids ages five to 12. Held in the Emerson Center, it will offer swimming, Challah baking, field trips, sports, kosher lunches, arts and crafts and awesome counselors. The camp will take place from June 22 to 26 and June 29 to July 3.

LONE MOUNTAIN

GYMNASTICS & SWIM SCHOOL

SWIMMING PRESCHOOL

GYMNASTICS TRAMPOLINE

For more information, email chavie@jewishmontana.com.

Yellowstone Theological Institute Looking to blend faith and theatre? Yellowstone Theological Institute will offer a theatrical camp to help put your kids’ imagination to work this summer. Dates for this year’s camp are from August 17 to 21. Kids in fourth through eighth grades will get the chance to learn everything from writing to acting and

DANCE & NINJA CLASSES COMING SUMMER 2020!

production preparation. Then, all the skills kids gain throughout the week culminate in a performance at the end.

For more information, visit ythi.org or call (406) 404-1600.

LONEMOUNTAIN.BIZ 406.587.1180

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FOOD SERVICE PROGRAMS

BY: ABBY LYNES

Having regular access to enough affordable, nutritious food is a real issue for some children in the Gallatin Valley. To address this need, HRDC has a summer lunch program available to kids and teens 18 and under. Throughout the entire summer, a free, healthy meal will be available from either 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. or 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. at meal sites across the entire Gallatin Valley in Bozeman, Belgrade and Three Forks. No application or proof of income necessary.

Last year’s menu included food like

Lunches have been served at the Boz-

Sloppy Joes, bean burritos and noodles

eman Public Library, Beall Park and Kirk

with meat sauce.

Park, to name a few locations. A site list

“We partner with Gallatin Valley Farm

will be available on the Gallatin Valley

to School, the Fire Department and the

Food Bank’s website (gallatinvalleyfood-

police department to put on activities

bank.org/get-help/summer-meals/) or

(during lunch)” said Lyra Leigh-Nedbor,

you can text “food” to 877 877. You will

HRDC’s Childhood Nutrition Program

be prompted to text your address and

Coordinator. “We’ve had a lot of expan-

will receive a text including the nearest

sion.”

location serving a free lunch.

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BRUSH UP: MAINTAINING DENTAL HEALTH OVER THE SUMMER

With summer, extra fun and a looser routine can mean letting dental health fall to the wayside. Being out of school, kids sometimes have extra access to snacking, and with bed times sometimes falling later, it can be easy to skip brushBY: ABBY LYNES ing teeth, said Joni Richmond Stevens, a dentist and Gallatin Valley pediatric dentistry.

With summer, extra fun and a looser

whenever they want.

brush and floss the next morning, and

routine can mean letting dental health

“The two combined can kind of gang up

maybe have kids swish around some

fall to the wayside. Being out of school,

on teeth and cause some potential con-

kids sometimes have extra access to

mouthwash to give their teeth an extra

cerns,” she said.

snacking, and with bed times sometimes

To combat those concerns, Richmond Ste-

falling later, it can be easy to skip brush-

vens said it just comes down to education

ing teeth, said Joni Richmond Stevens, a

and planning. Parents should teach their

dentist at Gallatin Valley pediatric den-

kids what good choices, better choices

tistry.

and bad choices are when it comes to

do happen, often as a result of things like

It’s important to not let dental health fall

snacking. It also helps to make a plan. If

baseball, bikes and wrestling with friends.

by the wayside over the summer. With it

you know it’s going to be a busy day, may-

If kids are playing an active sport, she rec-

staying light later, kids are often out play-

be do a good brush and flossing routine

ommends always wearing a mouth guard.

ing and adventuring later, and it’s a rush

in the morning. Or if your child is going to

She also recommends talking to kids

to get into bed.

be going to a friend’s house after dinner

“I can speak from experience on that

and you don’t know if you’ll see them be-

one,” she said.

fore sundown, have them brush their teeth

You just look at the time, and bedtime

before they go.

routines like brushing and flossing can get

There are some nights where it’s maybe

skipped. There’s also more snacking hap-

just not going to happen. When those

“It can give parents a sense of calm,

pening in the summer, especially with kids

dental routines get skipped, Richmond

knowing a little more what they want to do

who have access to a pantry and food

Stevens said it’s good to make sure and

before it happens,” she said.

little boost the next morning.

And while she doesn’t necessarily see more chipped teeth over the summer than other times of the year, those accidents

about dental trauma and what it looks like. It’s important to get on something like a bent back, chipped or completely removed tooth right away.

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IMAGINE YOUR STORY

by Cindy Christin, Bozeman Public Library

Summer is for kids at the Library! Not just little kids, but kids of all ages and their families, and lots for teens too. We’re planning programs and activities about stories. . . classic stories, old and new favorites, stories from other cultures, and definitely our own stories.

We will be hosting our Kids Book Club, preschool storytime, teen programs, afternoon programs, our Friday school-age club, Kindergarten Camp, Read 100, Creative Workshops AND some amazing guest musicians and performers! And we’ll continue to offer free lunch every weekday. Visit the Library’s website at www. bozemanlibrary.org for more information, or give us a call at 582-2404 for details.

Mark your calendars for the

Whoosh! Lonnie Johnson’s Su-

grandpa and she decides to

Summer Reading Kick-off

per-Soaking Stream of Inventions

record her Grandpa stories in the

on Saturday morning, June

by Chris Barton, illustrated by Don

notebook he made for her and

Tate. This picture book biography

carry Grandpa with her as she

tells the story of Lonnie Johnson,

grows. This would be a great book

kid rocket launcher, teen robot

to share and then write down

13. And don’t forget about our Children’s Festival of the Book this fall, on November 14, when we welcome author Chris Barton and author/ illustrator Don Tate to Boze-

builder, adult NASA engineer,

your own family stories.

and inventor of the Super Soaker

Stories for Kids Who Dare to Be

water toy.

Different: True Tales of Amazing

Grandpa’s Stories by Joseph

man!

Coelho. One young girl reflects

GRADES K-3

on a year with her beloved

People Who Stood Up and Stood Out by Ben Brooks. This collection profiles 76 luminaries who chose to follow unique paths and make impacts in areas such as activism, athletics, or the arts. Entries include an international array of both women and men, going back as far as the thirteenth century (Elizabeth of Hungary) through present day, including kids still in their teens (Happy Heart activist Savanna Karmue).

GRADES 4-7 New Kid by Jerry Craft. This comic won the Newbery Award this year and is perfect for fans of Raina

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SUMMER ACTIVITY GUIDE 2020 Telgemeier and Gene Luen

Mexico. Cisner-

Yang. New Kid is a time-

os handles the

ly, honest graphic novel

timely subject

about starting over at a

matter with

new school where diversity

heart, depth

is low and the struggle

and authen-

to fit in is real. There’s so

ticity, leaving

many interesting ideas to

readers hope-

talk about in this book. . . I

ful and deter-

recommend parents read

mined to make

it as well!

this world a

Myths, Legends & Sacred

better place

Stories by Philip Wilkinson.

Efrén Divided by Ernesto Cisne-

for all children.

For fans of Rick Riordan

ros. We often read to see into

GRADES 8-12

and those who love to

other lives and hear other’s

browse, this new visual encyclopedia features stories from throughout

Join us on Thursday, April 2 to welcome

stories. This new novel is a beautifully told

acclaimed young adult authors Tiffany D.

and important book that offers readers an

Jackson and Jeff Zentner. The Bozeman Teen

artifacts. Stories include creation myths, stories

authentic glimpse into today’s immigration

Book Fest is a day devoted to teen readers

of the afterlife, the origin of traditions, and

policies. Middle-schooler Efrén and his young-

(or teens at heart!). Hear presentations by our

conflicts between good and evil from the

er twin siblings are American citizens, but their

visiting authors, have a chance to ask them

various civilizations.

parents are undocumented immigrants from

questions and even get your books signed

the world as well as photos of art and ancient

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SUMMER ACTIVITY GUIDE 2020 during two presentations at Boze-

It whisks

man High School and an evening

readers

presentation at the Bozeman Public

away to

Library. All events are free and open

a 1990s

to the public.

Brooklyn,

Rayne & Delilah’s Midnite Matinee

by Jeff Zentner. In Jackson, Tennessee, best friends and high school seniors Josie and Delia host a public access show called Midnight Matinee. Every Friday night, their alter egos, Rayne Ravenscroft and Delilah Darkwood, screen low-budget horror films, hamming it up in comedic segments.

Zentner (The Serpent King) expertly channels the voices of two young women, one convinced she will always be left behind and one certain she is destined for greatness. Zentner’s quick-witted, charming charac-

where hip-hop pulses through life.

Quadir, Jarrell, and Stephon are the tightest of friends, and when Stephon is murdered, Quadir and Jarrell refuse to let his stunning talent for words die with him. With the help of Stephon’s younger sister, Jasmine, they embark on a mission to elevate their fallen comrade to stardom and

ters tackle real-life issues with snappy

gift the world his rhymes. Jackson

dialogue and engaging levity.

is also the author of Allegedly and Monday’s Not Coming.

One of Us is Lying by Karen McManus.

A smart, twisted, and unpredictable YA mystery that will have readers guessing until the very end. This debut novel follows four high school students thrown together in detention with the creator of their school’s gossip app. All of them come out alive. The creator doesn’t. And now they are all suspects in his murder.

Each student takes a turn at narrating, and tension builds as secrets are revealed in a way that mirrors the gossip app. Who is telling the truth?

Let Me Hear a Rhyme by Tiffany D.

Who is lying? The sequel, One of Us is

Jackson. Jackson repeatedly proves

Next, has just been released.

that she is a titan among her peers,

Cindy Christin, Bozeman Public

and her latest novel is no exception.

Library

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SPRING BREAK KIDS’ CAMP M-F, 8:30am-4:30pm | March 16-20

RIDGE KIDS SUMMER CAMP M-F, 8:30am-4:30pm | Starts June 8 Ages 3-5 and 6-11 • Sibling discounts available

Join us for our Spring Break Kids’ Camp and Ridge Kids Summer Camp, where fun levels are at their peak!

Kids will take part in sports, free gym play, group fitness classes, swimming and fun in our playzone!

DAILY CAMP RATES: Members $50 full day/$25 half day | Non-Members $60 full day/$30 half day WEEKLY SUMMER CAMP RATE: Members $250 | Non-Members $300 Early bird discounts when registering before April 1!

Book through Schedulicity or at the Ridge service desk 4181 Fallon St., Bozeman • (406) 582-4452 • ridgeathletic.com

ALL NEW

SUMMER

CAMPS! YMCA ADVENTURE DAY CAMPS • • • • • • •

All YMCA counselors are 18+ and fully CPR and first aid certified Breakfast, lunch and snacks included No additional fees for field trips Camp runs from 7:30am-5:30pm Swimming takes place in public pools with certified life guards 3, 4 and 5 day camp options!

Designated reading & learning time each day

ADVENTURE DAY CAMPS SEWING & TEXTILES CAMP ENTREPRENEURS CAMP RESIDENTIAL CAMPS PRESCHOOL CAMPS BUILDERS CAMP SPORTS CAMPS TEEN CAMPS AND MORE! GALLATIN VALLEY YMCA

Financial assistance is available to anyone demonstrating a need.

3673 Love Lane Bozeman, MT 59718 406.994.9622 gallatinvalleyymca.org