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Faith-Based Day Camps
EXPLORE YOUR FAITH THROUGH FAITH-BASED DAY CAMPS!
For kids looking to explore their faith this summer, Gallatin Valley offers a few options for day camps. Faith-based camps typically include some type of bible study, games and activities, and a big emphasis on community and relationships. Attending a faith-based camp or church service provides you with more than just invaluable lessons, but also a like-minded community willing to accept you with open arms. These camps introduce children to a life of faith all the while introducing them to children their age. Here are a few options for camps available this summer!
Hope Lutheran and Holy Rosary Catholic Parish
Hope Lutheran offers a Vacation Bible School every summer in partnership with the Holy Rosary Catholic Parish. The camp is typically the second or third week of June and lasts for fi ve days. Campers can expect an introduction to scripture through fun and engaging activities. This year’s camp information can be found at https://hopebozeman. com/faith-formation and should be posted soon. Hope Lutheran Church also offers a Family Camp every summer, during Labor Day Weekend. The camp takes place at Christikon, Hope Lutheran’s local Lutheran camp site, located about two hours south of Big Timber. The camp offers cozy, warm cabins and a weekend of faith-based activities and worship. Attendees can also expect plenty of unstructured time to relax with their families and enjoy the sweet outdoors. Learning sessions are typically broken up into different age groups, with a group session later on in the day. More information on the Family Camp can be found at https://hopebozeman. com/faith-formation.
E-Free Camp Agape
Serving Gallatin Valley since 2008, Camp Agape is setting its sights on having another successful summer this year. Camp Agape is a summer day camp that focuses on keeping kids engaged and offering a haven for them to enjoy their summer. Camp Agape checks all the boxes for what you’d expect from a summer camp: quality counselors, yummy snacks, fi eld trips, foosball, swimming, nature hikes, and most importantly, FUN! It’s hard to believe that all this is packed into one week, but it’s true.
Camp Agape is offered to children entering grades K-7. Upon arriving at the camp, kids are split up into groups as follows: K-2, 3-4, and 5-7. The camp typically runs from 9 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. but offers an extra hour-and-a-half in the morning and hour at night for those needing early drop-off and late pick-up options. The late and early options cost $2 extra per day. A typical day at Camp Agape begins with kids being split into groups and playing games for the fi rst hour of the morning while camp counselors plan the schedule for the day. Morning play time is followed by the groups re-convening to sing songs that soothe the soul. Song time is followed by group time with some sort of activity like drawing or cards. Just before lunch, campers will load the buses and head off to that day’s activity location. Sunscreen will be required! After a fi lling lunch and some fun in the sun, campers will load up the buses and head back to Camp Agape’s campus. Camp Agape prides itself on being on the most affordable camps available in Gallatin Valley, and is well worth its price. Kids entering grades K-4 can pay $100 for three days of camp, $110 for four days, and $120 for fi ve days. Kids entering grades 5-7 can pay $105 for three days of camp, $113 for four days of camp, and $120 for fi ve days of camp. Camp Agape is implementing a number of health and safety protocols this summer in response to COVID-19. They are following all guidelines laid out by the CDC for summer youth camps, and face coverings will be required to attend the camp. Camp Agape will also implement a health screening procedure for anyone returning from travel, having a known close contact, or experiencing symptoms. A strict cleaning and disinfecting policy will
also be implemented. You can find more information on Camp Agape by visiting https://efree. agapemg.com. Or by calling 406600-4511. Registration is open now!
Hosted at Yellowstone Theological Institutes rehearsal space with programming offered by TheatreMakers and Bozeman Actors Theatre, the TheatreMakers summer camp is the go-to day camp for creating original theatre like Cinderella or Rapunzel this summer. Founded on the principle that theatre artists grow by creating every step of the way, this camp will be a creative experience your child will not regret! This year’s camp will be the week of August 16, continuing through August 20, and is available to students entering grades 4-12; although, opportunities for leadership roles will be available for older students. Students are dropped off at 9 a.m. and are let out at 3 p.m. Camp objectives include learning the fundamentals of creating a character and dramatic structure through writing and performance; exploring body, voice, and imagination; learning the ins and outs of theatre design; learning a variety of theatre perspectives and working together as a supportive ensemble.
The camp is led by Yellowstone TheatreMakers Director Kristin Kammargren and experienced members of the Bozeman Actors Theatre. Students should bring comfortable clothes, a water bottle, and a lunch for their day of creative exploration. You can find more information on the TheatreMakers Summer Camp by visiting https://yellowstonetheology. org/community-events/summercamps, or by calling 406-404-1600. Registration will be opening soon!
Summer Day Camps & Retreats
Horses, Hiking, Arts & Crafts, Yoga, Music, Meditation
Are you or your kids maxed out with COVID19 social distancing and anxiety about getting this virus? WE CAN HELP! Our summer day camps offer kids time to come to our beautiful mountaintop ranch where they will enjoy being with other kids in a safe environment as they learn more about themselves and how to have healthy relationships. Campers will enjoy playing games with horses, making arts & crafts together, making music together, hiking, relaxing with yoga & meditation and sharing their stories. Our well trained staff will help your kids learn to have more self-confidence, manage anxiety & depression, deal with anger in healthy ways, set appropriate boundaries, and plan for a bright and positive future as they come to understand their unique place in our crazy world more fully!
Join us at Heart & Hand Center Ranch just 15 miles East of Bozeman & let this be the BEST summer of your kid’s life and your life!
2020 SUMMER CAMPS June 28-July 2: Kids’ Camp (ages 8-12) July 12-16: Teen Camp (ages 12-16) August 2-6: Back to School Camp (ages 10-14)
2021 ADULT ZOOM RETREATS August 27-29: Adult Trauma Repair Retreat September 17-19: Adult Discover Your Life Purpose Learn more at: heartandhandcenter.com IG: heartandhandcentermt FB: heartandhandcenter
Offices: 11 Grand, Suite 275 - Emerson Cultural Center in Bozeman Ranch: K-J Ranch, East of Bozeman 406.587.4036 Email: support@heartandhandcenter.com
SUMMER2021YAA!
register online at www.yaacamp.org
Young & Free day camp
1-4 Grade • Camp 1: June 21-25 • Camp 2: June 28-July 2 • Camp 3: July 12-16 • Camp 4: July 19-23
RESIDENTIAL CAMP SPECIALTY CAMP
Rookie Camp 2-4 Grade • July 6-9 Archery Camp Trailblazer Camp 3-5 Grade • June 20-25 7-9 Grade • July 6-9 Pioneer Camp 5-6 Grade • Explorer Camp 6-8 Grade June 27-July 2 Base Camp 6-8 Grade • July 6-9 • July 11-16 and • July 18-23 Senior High Camp 9-12 Grade • June 13-18 FAMILY CAMP YAA is permitted for outfitting and guiding in the Gallatin National Forest • July 2-4 • Sept 3-6 www.yaacamp.org 406-763-4727
13707 Cottonwood Canyon Rd Bozeman,MT 59718
