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Choose a day camp that fits your child, not everybody else’s By LISA A. FLAM, Associated Press Kids spend hours having fun at day camp, their summer schedules brimming with

swimming, boating and aiming for that bull’s-eye. Through all the laughs and memorymaking, though, they’re also getting something else: a boost to their social development.

“Because there is so much social interaction, you see an acceleration of kids’ friendship skills, conflict resolution skills, empathy and other social skills,” says Christopher Thurber, a clinical psychologist

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and longtime camp employee and leadership adviser. “Day camp is great because your child becomes their best self there,” he says. With thousands of day camps

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a specialty camp in middle school if they are developing an interest.

Think about your own child, and don’t necessarily choose the camp where everyone else is sending their kids, says Jill Tipograph, the founder/director of EverythingSummer.com, a New York-based independent educational consultancy that helps families find summer programs for children K-12.

Because day camps are often offered in one-week sessions, it’s easy to mix and match programs to offer a variety of summer experiences, Thurber notes.

“You need to really think about who your child is, and what you would like them to gain out of a day camp experience,” she says. “Finding the right camp for your child, no matter what age they are and what type it is, is all about fit,” Tipograph says. “Your child has to be some place where you think they’re going to flourish and where you feel they’re safe.” Some factors to consider and steps to take before choosing a camp: TRADITIONAL VS. SPECIALTY Talk to your children about what activities or skills interest them. While traditional day camps offer a range of activities like arts and crafts, sports and swimming, specialty camps let kids immerse themselves in one activity, like baking or soccer or surfing or painting or woodworking. Tipograph recommends younger children start with traditional camp for a few years, and then perhaps try

“One week of specialization in anything, even for a 5-yearold, is not overdoing it,” says Thurber, who cautions against an entire summer at one specialty camp. CAMP LEADERSHIP Talking with the camp director is key to assessing the quality of the program. “It is essential that parents ask the director, ‘How long have you been the director? Who was director before you? How long were they the director? Where does your staff come from? How do you hire them? How do you train them and what’s the average tenure of your staff?’” Thurber says. “The shorter those numbers are, the less likely it’s a high-quality program.” Parents and prospective campers should meet the director if possible, Tipograph advises. “The camp director plays a pivotal role,” she says. “Are they seen? Are they more in the background? If you don’t relate to the camp director, then you’re typically not going to necessarily relate to the staff because their personality,

disposition, their beliefs, their philosophy usually trickle down into the kind of staff that they hire.” Both experts recommend checking to see if camps are accredited by the American Camp Association. The association has accredited approximately 1,300 day camps in all 50 states; it estimates there are 5,600 day camps throughout the country. There are many camps without accreditation that are high-quality, Thurber says, but parents need to do more research. THE NITTY GRITTY Tipograph says parents should consider: How long is the camp day, how structured is the day, how far is the camp from home and what are the transportation options? Is the camp sunny, wooded or hilly? Is there care before and after the regular camp day if needed, how does the camp handle rest time and meals, and does it fit your budget? What’s the range of activities,

5 what kind of indoor and outdoor facilities are there, and how are rainy days handled? Specialty camps don’t necessarily group kids by age, Tipograph says, so think about what it would be like if your child was the oldest or youngest. START EARLY During the off-season, many camps have open houses or events where you can get a sense of the place and meet the staff. If not, now is the time to research camps and enroll before sessions fill up. You can find camps by ZIP code by searching the American Camp Association’s database or MySummerCamps.com Camps are also run by churches and synagogues, scouting groups, municipalities and organizations like the YMCA and Boys & Girls Club. And of course there’s word of mouth. “It’s wonderful if a program is vetted by a grownup or set of parents you trust,” Thurber says.

Historical Museum at Fort Missoula (406) 258-3473 • 3400 Captain Rawn Way • fortmissoulamuseum.org HISTORY CAMP July 15th - 19th 9 AM – 4 PM 8 to 13 year olds $150.00 10% discount for museum members

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At the YMCA, the campers view our staff as superheroes. The counselors do everything in their Expert power to rise up to the expectations of essay these kids. For the casual onlooker this includes playing games, singing songs and maintaining a smile throughout the long, hot days. For those who know what goes into a day of camp

Summer camp is a place to play, learn and make friends. However, before camp even begins, the YMCAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s counselor team comes together for a week of training and team building which includes First Aid and CPR certification, child abuse awareness and prevention training, and various guest speakers covering an array of subjects. Heavy topics are balanced with opportunities to

learn new fun games, sing camp songs and reminisce about past years at camp. Some counselors even go the extra mile to receive additional training including lifeguard and belay certifications. Here at the YMCA, summer programs are infused with our four core values of Honesty, Caring, Respect and Responsibility. As camp begins and the campers roll in, our counselor team puts their training into practice. Camps are staffed to maintain a 10:1 camper to staff ratio. Head counts are performed

constantly throughout the day, and staff are ever-vigilant, watching for would-be problems before they arise. When tempers flare, counselors step in using behavior management techniques that include positive guidance and redirection, setting clear limits and expectations for all campers. Year after year, our superhero counselors return to the YMCA, bubbling with enthusiasm and excitement. We look forward to spending a wonderful summer with your camper!

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5 ways summer camp makes a difference – and what to look for in a camp Daniel J Richmond University of Utah In popular culture, summer camp is often portrayed as a place where pranks are played, romances unfold and underdogs triumph. Classic summer camp movies

such as the 1979 film “Meatballs” or, more recently, the 2012 movie “Moonrise Kingdom,” are just a couple of examples. Movies aside, summer camp can be a meaningful experience that helps kids learn

important life lessons and have fun along the way. There are countless reasons why American parents spend a collective US$3.5 Billion on summer camp each year. Not all summer camp

experiences will be great. There may even be some experiences that parents and participants would rather forget. However, as researchers who focus on youth development and outdoor activities – and who

Kids & Camps 2019 are doing a study financed by the American Camp Association that looks at the impact of camp – we believe that, on balance, summer camp makes a positive difference in children’s lives. 1. Kids gain independence Traditional overnight camps create a “third space” for kids to learn valuable life skills in different ways than they do at home or school. Going to camp offers kids needed time away from family and regular friend groups. These experiences give them the space to gain independence. Qualities to seek in a summer camp include high expectations and opportunities for campers to be responsible and accountable for individual and group tasks. These opportunities can be as simple as pitching in on kitchen duties or as involved as leading the planning of the camp-wide talent show. A quality camp experience is one in which kids gain the confidence that they can take care of themselves and also contribute to something bigger. In the world of summer camps – much as it is in educational settings that range from child care to college – accreditation is seen as a seal of approval. To see if a camp has accreditation from the American Camp Association, you can check the association’s database. 2. Kids develop essential relationship skills A great camp experience involves making new friends, offering kids opportunities to practice the skills needed to build and maintain relationships. For most campers, this social function of camp is central to their experiences, unlike school where academic outcomes drive most of their daily activities. Adults who went to camp often report that camp was critical to developing their ability to be open with others and create friendships over a short period. The social environment at an overnight camp can be intense, as kids can’t escape the daily drama by

going home at night. This means that camp counselors encourage kids to deal with conflict rather than avoid it. Great camps have well-trained, caring adults able to guide kids through conflict, providing opportunities to practice communication, empathy and compassion – key components of maintaining positive relationships.

has called a “nature deficit disorder.” Great camps can provide a safe space for kids to be outside and explore the natural world. Former campers often report that camp was the place that helped them develop an affinity for nature and outdoor activities more than any other place during their childhood.

3. Kids learn to appreciate differences

5. Kids get to be kids

As adults, building and maintaining relationships requires the ability to understand and appreciate differences among people. Great camps provide a space where kids can interact with people from different backgrounds and worldviews. At some camps, this might be interacting with kids of different cultural, religious or racial backgrounds. At others, it might mean making friends with campers and counselors from different parts of the world or being with kids from different economic or family conditions. Building awareness of our differences, and learning to be empathetic to challenges that some people with different life experiences face, takes practice. Camps, especially those unaffiliated with a school or specific neighborhood, can bring together all kinds of kids and caring adults, providing an excellent opportunity for young people to see the world differently than how they might at home. 4. Kids connect with nature Summer camps have connected kids to nature for about as long as kids have been going to camp. Around the turn of the 20th century, many camps focused on being a place for kids from the city to experience the wonders of the natural world. Fortunately, great camps continue to connect kids to nature through nature-based programming and simply being outside. Time use trends show us that kids (and adults) are spending more time indoors leading to what Richard Louv

In a highly connected and stressful world, there has been an increased interest in being more authentically engaged with others and our world. If you are a parent looking to help your kid put down their phone, reduce their screen time, worry less about “likes” on social media and just be a kid, then the old idea of camp seems like a custom-built solution. Great camps allow kids to play in non-virtual worlds and interact with friends face to face rather than through a device. And most importantly, at camp kids get to be kids – and that might be the most

compelling reason why camp still matters. Challenges Despite the benefits of summer camp, unfortunately, not every family can afford the traditional overnight summer camp. And not every kid or family is ready for such an experience. Day camps near home can provide similar developmental opportunities, minus the benefits associated with being away for an extended period. The upside is that they are often less expensive and more accessible. For those kids that are ready for overnight camp but whose parents can’t afford such camps, scholarships and camps targeting youth from poor families can help. Yet, there remains a significant “opportunity gap” between the rich and poor that needs to be addressed so that more kids can have transformative camp experiences.

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Looking for a Expert way to unplug and essay reconnect to nature? Our survival skills camps empower kids as they re-acquaint themselves with the natural world and get a little wild. The summer starts off with basic skills including knife safety, fire building, cordage and shelter. Later, students are introduced to primitive hunting, trapping and fishing techniques. They will create bows, arrows, points, traps, cordage, bow drills and more. In all of our camps, students will have time to play games, jump in the river and experience the joy of being in the natural world. Primitive (survival) skills help us to reconnect to our world and to our shared past. Slowing down and working on these skills gives our kids a chance to really examine their place in the world and their ability to care for themselves. Through the act of creating fire with a bow drill or straightening an arrow, students gain self-confidence and a greater appreciation of the â&#x20AC;&#x153;stuffâ&#x20AC;? they take for granted. Our camps are for everyone, from the absolute beginner to the bow drill master. There is always something to learn and we have knowledgeable instructors that can teach you something you might not know yet. Innovate Day Camps Technology education is all about learning that failure is just a stepping stone to success. Our FTC robotics team understands this well, as they are challenged each season to build a new competition robot. These students have put together a camp to help inspire younger kids to love robotics, technology, invention and

innovation. Students in our Innovate camps get to choose the activities that they are most interested in. Each day, they are given the chance to work on robotics, video game development, makerspace and inventing activities, or electronic movie and music production. Our robotics program is great for campers at all levels. Younger and beginning campers can learn the basics of motors and sensors using Lego WeDos and Little Bits. Lego Mindstorms offer a challenge for most campers, but our most advanced campers can try their hand at programming and building our FTC robot. Campers will have an opportunity to join our after school robotics teams in the fall. Campers can develop video games using Bloxels or Scratch. Bloxels focuses on the storytelling aspect of video game development. It is a great tool for kids who are more interested in creating game art and an interesting game story. Scratch is a game building platform that helps campers to create great looking games in a short time. The eNDVR and Aspire makerspace is full of tools to help kids turn their brilliant ideas into amazing inventions. We have high tech tools like a 3D printer, cnc mill, laser cutter and vinyl cutter. We also have low tech tools like hammers, saws, hot glue and endless amounts of cardboard. Campers can create their own inventions or choose one of our guided makerspace projects. Finally, students might just want to explore their creativity through music and film. We might break out our mini green screen and film a stop motion movie. Campers can create their own music and sound effects, then upload their creation to Youtube!

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A comprehensive guide to western Montana 2019 summer camps From equestrian to photography, outdoor adventures to arts and even sports, there’s sure to be a camp that fits your child’s interests this summer in western Montana. compiled by Tandy Neighbor newsdesk@missoulian.com

Animal camps AniMeals Kitty Camp, for ages 9-12, June 18–21 or June 25–28. Tuesday-Friday, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Each Camper will learn all aspects of the AniMeals shelter’s daily routine and engage in lots of other animal related activities, crafts and education. $175. Register at animeals.com.

Art camps WORD’s Summer Arts & Leadership Camp. The Summer Arts and Leadership Camp (SALC) is run through Women’s Opportunity & Resource Development, Inc. (WORD) and is a cost-free six week summer program for homeless youth and youth at-risk of homelessness

in the Missoula community. Children ages 8-14 (completed third-eighth, typically) are eligible to apply. Camp features a variety of activities which include music, fine arts, traditional crafts and outdoor games, with several larger trips such as whitewater rafting, horseback riding and an overnight camping trip. Please contact your child’s FIT coordinator, Family

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Resource Center, or WORD directly for an application. Camp runs June 17-July 26, Monday-Thursdays. For more information call WORD at 5433550.

$95/$85, ages 8-14. Learn to make people laugh through stand-up comedy and improvisation! All ends with a live performance on Friday night.

ZACC Summer Camps. Zootown Arts Community Center Visit zootownarts. org/summer for camp listings or call 549-7555.

*no camps week of July 4.

Week 1 — June 17-21: “Inspiration and Expression” camp with Kristin Vogel, at the gallery, 9 a.m.-noon, $95/$85., ages 7-16. Campers will explore the concept of inspiration while practicing written expression. Students will be guided through poetry and songwriting techniques. “Outdoor Nature Sculpture” in the gallery and offsite, 1-4 p.m., $95/$85, ages 6-12. Learn about our natural surroundings by creating artwork using only natural materials. Co-Ed Rock Camp (FULL), downstairs, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., $235/$225, ages 8-16. Boys and girls will build self-esteem together through music exploration. Regardless of musical experience, campers will receive instrument instruction, form a band, write an original song, and perform at Family Friendly Friday on June 21, at the Top Hat Lounge. Week 2 — June 24-28: “Glass Goods” with teacher Heather Stockton, gallery, 9 a.m.-noon, $95/$85, ages 9-16. Learn the basics of glass fusing and mosaics to create projects like sun-catchers, painted glass, pendant jewelry and more! “YES FEST” Camp with teacher Kate Morris, downstairs, 9 a.m.noon, $95/$85, ages 6-12. YES FEST embraces the idea of “yes and” in theatre by saying yes to children’s imaginations and bringing them to the community via a public stage. “Clay Camp I” with teacher Kristin Vogel, gallery, 1-4 p.m., $95/$85, ages 6-12. Learn how to make your own cup, vase, plate and other functional items through creative techniques. “Comedy Camp” with teachers Sarah Aswell, John Howard and Keema Waterfield, downstairs, 1-4 p.m.,

Week 3 — July 8-12: “ZWAP” Camp with teachers Lukas, Noel and Jeremy, gallery and at Home ReSource, 9 a.m.-noon, $95/$85, ages 8-16. Based on the award-winning, inquiry-based Zero Waste Ambassador Program at Home ReSource, ZWAP! Camp continues the educational adventure into reuse and other “R” words.

drama, learn how to create sound effects, review music, record and edit sound, and meet local musicians, sound artists and special guests from the world of Missoula radio. The camp ends with a live 1-hour broadcast of the radio camp kids showcasing all of their new talents as radio broadcasters. “Fun with Color Theory & Acrylics!” with teacher Lukas Phelan, Gallery, 1-4 p.m., $95/$85, ages 6-12. Kids will explore color and its uses in historical and contemporary art and visual culture.

“Art is Magical” with teacher Amber Walker, gallery, 1-4 p.m., $95/$85, ages 8-16. Students will be transported to the imaginary world of witchcraft and wizardry in this camp!

“Metalsmithing” with teacher Amber Walker, downstairs, 1-4 p.m., $95/$85, aes 8-16. This class will investigate the craft of jewelry making and metalsmithing!

“Hip Hop/Rap” Camp with teacher Kyle McAfee, downstairs, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., $235/$225, ages 8-16. Campers will learn about Hip-Hop history and culture, write an original song, and perform at the Top Hat for Family Friendly Friday July 12.

Week 6 — July 29-Aug. 2: “Felt” Camp with teacher Brooklyn Little, gallery, 9 a.m.-noon, $95/$85, ages 6-12. Explore the art of sewing, expand their knowledge of feltwork, and learn a variety of stitches and processes to bring their ideas to life.

Week 4 — July 15-19: “Girls Rock Camp I” (FULL), downstairs, 10 a.m.4 p.m., $235/$225, ages 8-16. Girls will build self-esteem through music exploration. Regardless of musical experience campers will receive instrument instruction in drums, bass, guitar, keyboards, and vocals. They will form a band, write an original song, and perform at Family Friendly Friday on July 19, at the Top Hat Lounge.

“Dragon Dens & Fairy Homes” with teacher Bryce Peery, gallery and outside, 1-4 p.m., $95/$85, ages 6-12. Create homes and encloses for both magical and non-magical creatures.

Week 5 — July 22-26: “Glitter Mania” with teacher Heather Stockton, gallery, 9 a.m.-noon, $95/$85, ages 6-12. Celebrate summer with shimmer and shine! Using glitter as their primary media, campers will explore texture, pattern, composition and more while creating unique glimmering works of art. “Radio DJ” Camp with teacher Lukas Phelan, downstairs, 9 a.m.-noon, $95/$85, ages 8-16. Kids will learn all about community radio and the skills it takes to be a live DJ. Campers will tour stations like KBGA, KUFM and KFGM, create radio ads, make radio

“Girls Rock Camp II,” downstairs, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., $235/$225, ages 8-16. Girls will build self-esteem through music exploration. Regardless of musical experience, campers will receive instrument instruction in drums, bass, guitar, keyboards and vocals. They will form a band, write an original song and perform at a local venue on the evening of Aug. 2. Week 7 — Aug. 5-9th: “Clay Camp II” with teacher Lukas Phelan, gallery, 9 a.m.-noon, $95/$85, ages 6-12. Learn how to make your own cup, vase, plate and other functional items through creative techniques. “Storytime!” with teacher Bryce Peery, downstairs, 9 a.m.-noon, $95/$85, ages 6-12. This camp is all about telling fictional stories with art! “Comics & Cosplay” Camp with teacher Lukas Phelan, gallery, 1-4

p.m., $95/$85, ages 6-12. Learn how to draw like your favorite comic book artists! “Tell Us Something: Youth Storytelling” Camp with teacher Marc Moss, downstairs, 1-4 p.m., $95/$85, ages 12-17. Based on one of Missoula’s most popular events, expert story curator Marc Moss will guide campers in putting on their own Tell Us Something event. Campers will select a theme for their Tell Us Something event, do stage prep and workshop their stories. On the Friday evening of the camp, they will present Tell Us Something: Youth! with stories told and produced by the kiddos. Week 8 — Aug. 12-16: “Farm Art” Camp at Garden City Harvest with teacher Lukas Phelan, 1657 River Road, 1-4 p.m., $95/$85, ages 6-12. Draw and paint from life, create sculptures from found materials, and make art that connects us with our local food, landscape and community. “Girls Rock Camp III,” downstairs, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., $235/$225, ages 8-16. Girls will build self-esteem through music exploration. Regardless of musical experience, campers will receive instrument instruction in drums, bass, guitar, keyboards and vocals. They will form a band, write an original song and perform at a local venue on the evening of Aug. 16. Week 9 — Aug. 19-23: “Boys Rock Camp,” downstairs, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., $235/$225, ages 8-16. Boys will build self-esteem through music exploration. Regardless of musical experience, campers will receive instrument instruction in drums, bass, guitar, keyboards and vocals. They will form a band, write an original song and perform on Aug. 23, at the Mainstage of The River City Roots Festival in downtown Missoula. 2019 Summer Kids and Family Programming at The Clay Studio of Missoula. Register online at www. theclaystudioofmissoula.org. Email: info@theclaystudioofmissoula.org. Call 406-543-0509.

Camp directory • Summer Family Workshops: Instructor Marlies Borchers. Sunday, June 2, 2-5 p.m. Sunday, July 7, 2-5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 4, 2-5 p.m. Daily fee: $40 total for adult +1 child includes clay, glazing, and firings. (Additional adults and children welcome per family for $20 per individual). ALL AGES WELCOME! Create something special with your loved ones! Our affordable Family Workshops are a perfect weekend activity for adults and children to do together. • Summer Camps: “Sculpting Robots and Monsters” with Kelly Seitz, for teens and pre-teens (ages 11+), June 17-21, 9 a.m.-3 p.m $275 ($15 off for members). There are few things that fuel the imagination more than robots and monsters. They have been a staple of movies, tv shows, cartoons and artwork for decades, and there are still so many things to explore. • “Beginning Pottery” with Elisha Harteis, ages 5+, June 24-28, 9 a.m.noon, $150 ($10 off for members). Learn the basics of handbuilding in this introductory class! Students will progress through pinch pots, slab plates and bowls, and coil-built creations. • “Marvelous Masks” with Kelly Seitz, ages 9+, July 8-12, 9 a.m.-noon, $150 ($10 off for members). The imagination can run wild to design a mask that suits the owner or wearer. Join us this week to create a fantastic decorative ceramic mask of your very own as well as a display stand to match your creation! • “Tiny Wonderlands” with Elisha Harteis, ages 5+, July 15-19, 9 a.m.noon, $150 ($10 off for members). In this class, kiddos will get to create their own worlds and environments. They will be encouraged to day dream about worlds far away or super tiny lands and make them a reality on their own clay stage. They will learn techniques to create and build every character and the land or world they inhabit. • “Sculpting Animals - Live Animal Models!” with Marlies Borchers, ages

5+, July 22-26, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. $315 ($15 off for members). Learn to sculpt your favorite animals with live animal models! • “Historical Ceramics and Geology” with Michelle Louis and Kelly Seitz, ages 6-12, Aug. 5-9, 9 a.m.-noon. $150 ($10 off for members). Learn about the layers of the earth, the clay cycle and where the clay we use comes from. • “Fantastic Animals” with Elisha Harteis, ages 5+, Aug. 12-16, 9 a.m.noon. $150 ($10 off for members). Create imaginary animals with realistic qualities using coils, slabs and pinching techniques. • “Teen Wheel Throwing” with Marlies Borchers, ages 11+, Aug. 19-23, 9 a.m.-noon, $165 ($10 off for members). This class is great for beginners, or returning throwing students. Getting wheel throwing down to an art takes practice, practice, practice. Summer 2019 Missoula Art Museum Art Camps. Come to MAM this summer for an exciting assortment of fun-filled and stimulating art camps. MAM’s spacious classroom, Art Park, and galleries are filled with fantastic contemporary art that inspires creativity! MAM’s teaching artists are passionate about encouraging self-expression while developing techniques and skills. Call 406728-0447 or register online at missoulaartmuseum.org. Please ask about available scholarships. Take 10% off second child registration.

and make art inspired by nature. Time together is spent between the museum’s classroom and Greenough Park. Please bring water shoes, a hat, water bottle, sunblock and a small lunch to eat at the creek. A backpack is recommended to facilitate transportation to the park. • July 8–12: “Start Painting!” with Jessie Novak, 9 a.m.–noon, ages 8–12, $80/$72. Learn to paint with watercolors and acrylics. Learn different techniques that are combined to create successful pieces of art and increase knowledge of and skill using these mediums. (weather permitting, spend time painting outside). • July 15–19: “Drawing Lions, Tigers and Bears (and your family dog!) with Tony Gregori, 9 a.m.–noon, ages 6–12, $80/$72. Learn how to draw basic animal anatomy, from reptiles, bears, cats (big and small), all the way down to a household canine. Work from reference materials and one live model! • July 22–26: “Mixed Media Madness” with Jolena Ryan, 9 a.m.– noon, ages 6–12, $80/$72. Create collaborative art with peers: painting, sculpture, masks, photos. Explore mixed media artists and MAM’s own museum, learning how photography, various objects and thought can be incorporated into artwork. • July 29–Aug. 2: “Sensory Fun – Pre-K” with Jolena Ryan, 10–11:30 a.m., ages 3–5 , $35/$31.50 or $10 drop-in. Little ones are encouraged

13 to engage, explore and experiment with a wide variety of artmaking tools. Campers make prints, craft with nature, sculpt, collage and more! • Aug. 5–9: “Wearable Cardboard Creations” with Elisha Harteis, 9 a.m.–noon, ages 6–12, $80/$72. Bend, cut and glue cardboard to create a robot or animal costume. • Aug. 12– 16: “So Many Kinds of Books to Make!” with Susie Risho, 9 a.m.–noon, ages 6–12, $80/$72. Create several different kinds of books, from accordion fold to Turkish Map-style books. Experiment with dyeing cloth for covers, sewing pages together and using care in folding papers and designing a well-balanced appealing progression of pages. • Teen Artist Summer Open Studio. Wednesdays weekly, June 19–Aug. 14 (except July 3), 2–5 p.m. FREE. Each Wednesday MAM hosts open studio time for teens. Teens work closely with professional artists and art mentors in a fun and informal environment. This is a unique opportunity for teens to learn different techniques and methods from professional artists and create artwork of their own. All materials are provided (choose from MAM’s supply) or you are welcome to bring your own.

Boy Scout camps Summer Camps 2019, Boy Scouts of America, Montana Council. Youth must be registered with the Boy Scouts of America to participate. To register, go to BeAScout.org or

• June 17 – 21: “Raptors and Art” with Bev Beck Glueckert and Kate Davis, 10 a.m.–noon, ages 6–12. $80/$72. Once again Bev and Kate come together to create an unparalleled experience of making art with live raptors! Please note: Priority will be given to children who have not yet taken this class. • June 24–28: “Art within Nature” with Janaina Vieira-Marques, 9 a.m.-noon, ages 6– 12, $80/$72. Sparked by imagination and the natural resources around us, observe

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14 contact the Boy Scout Service Center in Missoula, 406-926-1810. For more information about the camps, http:// www.montanabsa.org/scout-programs/ camps/. Camp scholarships may be available. http://www.montanabsa.org/ wpcontent/uploads/2016/02/CampScholarship-Form.pdf. Cub Scouts (boys/girls, ages 5-10). • Mullan Trail District Cub Scout Day Camp for boys and girls ages 5-10. June 14, 2-7:15 p.m. June 15, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Fort Missoula. Day camp registration fee is $40 before May 10, $55 after May 10. Day camp T-shirt is included with the registration fee. Theme: Under The Sea. Contact Melani Best, 274-2482, melanibestbsa@gmail.com. Activities include BB guns, archery, wrist rockets and other activities. • Webelos Resident Camp for Cub Scouts entering grades 4-5. Grizzly Base Camp, located near Bigfork, welcomes Webelos for a four-day, three night camping experience. Activities include swimming, hiking, boating, crafts, nature study, shooting safety, BB guns, archery, knot tying, games, and many other activities. Webelos will earn parts of several Webelos adventures. Session 1: Aug. 4-7. Session 2: Aug. 7-10. Grizzly Base Camp, near Bigfork. Youth $160; adults $105. Call 406-926-1810, email council@montanabsa.org or online at https://www.montanabsa. org Scouts, BSA (boys and girls entering grades 6-12) • Camp Melita Island. Camp Melita Island is a 64-acre island in Flathead Lake. Traditional summer camp programs are offered, including Trail to First Class, Shooting Sports, Nature, Scout Craft and First Aid. The major focus of Melita is its unique aquatics program, which includes swimming, canoeing, rowing, sailing, lifesaving, water sports, kayaking, stand up paddle boarding, motor boating, mile swim, snorkeling, fishing and BSA Lifeguard. Meals are served in the beautiful, historic Lodge. Other facilities include an

camp directory amphitheatre, trading post and showers. Scouts, BSA 14-17-yearsold and Venturers ages 14-20 are challenged with the Advanced Campers Program (ACE). The ACE program gives them an opportunity to use their skills in high-adventure settings, such as whitewater rafting, sailing, or backpacking. All weeks are full except a few openings during Week 4: July 28-Aug. 3 and Week 5: Aug. 4-10. Montana Scouts $395; Montana adults $250. Fees include all meals in the dining hall. To check for availability, contact Michelle, Camp Registrar, 406-761-6000 or council@ montanabsa.org. • National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT). This is event is open to Scouts, BSA and Venturers (males and females ages 14-20.) NYLT is an intensive week-long youth-oriented leadership training conducted by highly qualified youth staff, under the supervision of Wood Badge trained adults. Scouts who have attained the rank of First Class and will be 14 years of age by the start of the course or 13 years old and completed the eighth grade should consider this advanced leadership experience. June 16 – 22. Grizzly Base Camp, near Bigfork. $250. Registration deadline June 1. Contact Brad Isbell, brad@ ninepipefarm.com or http://www. montanabsa.org/scout-programs/ national-youth-leadership-training/. • Montana High Adventure Base (MOHAB) at the Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Ranch. The Montana High Adventure Base (MOHAB) is a nationally accredited Boy Scouts of America High Adventure Base. MOHAB is open for Boy Scout troops and Venturing crews. MOHAB offers participants basecamp training and hands-on experiences that will provide them with the opportunity to safely lead themselves on their own wilderness expedition. Ultralight backpacking, wilderness packrafting, Expedition Leadership Training and fly fishing are offered. Participants must be 14 years of age OR completed eighth grade and be at least 13 years of age prior to the start of the camp. Season begins June 23,

offering one and two week packages, with the last trek ending July 21. WHERE: Dupuyer, Montana and Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex. COST varies depending on package selected. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Contact Stephen Miller, Program Director, to check availability. 315. MOHAB@Scouting.org or http:// montanahighadventurebase.com/ contact/ or 314-920-8672.

Childhood camps Endvr Summer Camps. eNDVR campers have fun while learning! Each of our camp experiences is developed and run by an expert in the field, along with the help of camp counselors who are full of energy and excitement. Not only will your camper have a great day, but they will continue to develop their critical thinking skills, expand their understanding of the world, and grow as empathetic community members. Each camp is $200 – pay a $50 deposit now and receive an invoice for the balance. The balance is due by May 1. Visit endvr.org/summercamps-2/. June 17-21: “Survival Skills: Fire, Knife and Shelter.” June 24-28: “Innovate Camp.” June 24-28: “Survival Skills: The Core Four Shelter, Water, Fire and Flood.” July 8-12: “Innovate Camp.” July 8-12: “Primitive Fishing.” July 15-19: “Primitive Fishing.” July 22-26: “Innovate Camp.” July 22-26: “Archer: Bows, Arrows & Arrowheads.” July 29-Aug. 2: “Trapping.” July 29-Aug. 2: “Innovate Camp.” Aug. 5-9: “Archery: Bows, Arrows & Arrowheads.” Aug. 12-16: “Survival Skills: Concealment, Tools & Weapons.” Missoula Valley Montessori. 2811 Latimer. Nine weeks of summer fun for your child. Summer will come to life through creation, exploration and education. Get ready to have a

blast learning about authors, science, geography, art, cooking, sports and more. June 17-21, “Celebrating Dr. Seuss.” June 24-28, “Down on the Farm.” July 1, 2, 3, 5, “Fun with Fairy Tales.” July 8-12 “Adventure Camp.” July 15-19, “Under the Sea.” July 22-26 “STEM Science Camp.” July 29-Aug. 2, “Let’s Learn About Dinosaurs.” Aug. 5-9, “The Solar System.” Aug. 12-16, “The Artist in All of Us.” $150 per week for 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. $100 per week for 8:30 a.m.-noon. After camp care until 5:15 p.m. $10 per hour or $40 per week. Download an application at missoulavalleymontessori.com. Call 880-2819. Garden City Montessori. Garden City Arts and Adventure Summer Program. For fees and more information, call 240-0290 or visit gardencitymontessori.com. Little PEAS Summer Camps at the PEAS Farm, 3010 Duncan Drive. Camp offers children a window into how people, plants and animals come together to create a farm community. Learn about sustainable farming and our food system. Campers will explore life on a farm, learning about how food gets from the field to our plates, plant and animal lifecycles, and have fun outside, playing games and splashing in Rattlesnake Creek. Campers will help plant, harvest and eat vegetables. First session, June 24-27; second session, July 8-11 and third session July 29-Aug. 1. East session runs Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-3 p.m. $255 per session. Call 239-5524 or visit gardencityharvest.org. The Boys & Girls Club of Missoula County offers a 9-week Summer Club from Monday, June 17 - Friday, August 16, 2019. Club is housed out of our Mid-Missoula Clubhouse in the City Life Building (1515 Fairview Ave.) and runs Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Club offers three age groups, serving youth entering grades 1 to 8. Club Members engage in programs tailored to academic enrichment, healthy lifestyles, and the arts, and go on daily field trips to

Camp directory surrounding outdoor activities, such as hiking and lake visits, and visits to our many Missoula community partners! Registration for Summer Club 2019 will open mid-March and can be found on the website at www. bgcmissoula.org. Contact our Program Director, John Waters, at john@ bgcmissoulacounty.org with any questions. Clark Fork School Shooting Stars Preschool Camp for children 3-to-5years-old. Monday/Wednesday 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. $62. Monday/Wednesday 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. $93. Tuesday/ Thursday 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. $62. Tuesday/Thursday 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. $93. Add Friday* 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. -$31 or 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. $46. Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. $156. Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. $220. *Preschool schedules have a two-day minimum. Fridays may be added to another schedule but may not be enrolled in separately. CFS offers extended care from 7:45 a.m-6 p.m. for an additional $5/hour. June 17-21, “Summer Celebration.” June 24-28, “Incredible Insects.” June 25-29, “Nature’s Palette.” July 1,2, 3 and 5, “Grazing in the Gardens.” July 8-12, “Beauty of Boxes.” July 15-19, “Magic of Minerals.” July 2326, “Yoga Retreat.” July 29-Aug. 2, “Little Picasso.” Aug. 5-9, “Power of Play.” Aug. 12-16, “Splashing through Summer.” For more information, visit clarkforkschool.org or call 728-3395. Clark Fork School is located at 2525 Rattlesnake Drive. Clark Fork School Kinnikinnick Summer Camp for children in kindergarten through first grade. Each week, camp runs Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. $200 per week. June 17-21, “Nature’s Palette.” June 24-28, “Play the Circus Way.” July 1-5 (no class July 4), “Among the Wildflowers.” July 8-12, “Around the World.” July 1519, “Going Green.” July 22-26, “Mad Scientist.” July 29-Aug. 2, “All About Water.” Aug. 5-9, “Power of Play.” Aug. 12-16, “Nature’s Dining Room.” For more information, visit clarkforkschool. org or call 728-3395. Clark Fork School is located at 2525 Rattlesnake Drive.

Clark Fork School Bear Grass Summer Camp for children in grades 2-5. Each week, camp runs MondayFriday 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. $200 per week. June 17-21, “Naturally Missoula.” June 24-28, “Mission Impossible.” July 1-5 (no class July 4), “Power Wranglers.” July 8-12, “Biking Through Missoula.” July 1519, “Videographing, Beargrass Style.” July 22-26, “Exploring Our Place.” July 29-Aug. 2, “Stortelling.” Aug. 5-9, “The Power of Play.” Aug. 12-16, “Forts, Forests, and Fires.” For more information, visit clarkforkschool.org or call 728-3395. Clark Fork School is located at 2525 Rattlesnake Drive.

UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA

MUSIC CAMPS

Cooking camps Cooking Club Camp. Want to chop, dice, mince, mix, stir, sauté, boil and bake? Join teacher Suzette Dussault in a week of cooking (and eating) for kids 8 and up. Prepare delicious and nutritious food — we’ll even explore your heritage with foods from all over the world ! Family dessert will be served on Thursday nights. Camp will run from 12:30-5:30 p.m. June 24-28, July 1-3, July 8-12, July 15-19, July 2226, July 29-Aug. 2, Aug. 5-9 (special Fair Week camp), Aug. 12-16 and Aug 19-23, (special get ready for school lunches camp). Cost is $150 ($125 with five or more, enrollment limited to 8). Phone/text 406-543-4006 or email suzette2005@gmail.com to register.

Equestrian camps “Horses, ponies, and donkeys!” Week-long horseback riding day camps at Dunrovin Ranch in Lolo, Montana. Our priorities are horsemanship, safety, camaraderie, and fun! Campers learn how to ride or to advance their skills, how to care for a horse (doesn’t every child want a horse?), and how to keep a ranch in tip top shape (with art, roping, games, and river activities scheduled for more warm weather fun). Sibling and multiple camps discount available. Dates and other information at dunrovinranchmontana.com. Call 406273-7745 to reserve your spot. AR Stables is offering ten sessions of horseback riding camp in Frenchtown!

July 7-13, 2019

PIANO CAMP

For students entering 8th Grade through 2019 High School graduates

June 23 - 29, 2019

BAND CAMP

(Concert & Jazz)

For students entering 7th Grade through 2019 High School graduates

CHOIR CAMP

For students entering 9th Grade through 2019 High School graduates

STRING CAMP

For students entering 8th Grade through 2019 High School graduates

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16 Each rider will be assigned the same horse for the entire week and will learn about all aspects of horsemanship and care, including grooming, tacking up, safety on the ground and riding. There is no previous experience required and we take kids ages 8 and up. Beginners will be taught the basics of riding independently starting with walking, steering and stopping. More advanced riders will build on current riding skills. We customize our teaching to every rider and his or her level of confidence. When we are not in the saddle, riders will have the opportunity to do arts and crafts and spend time with the rest of the barnyard animals. Camp runs from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., with early drop-off and late pickup as an option. $350 per week. Located about five minutes off the freeway in Frenchtown. Visit www. HMBhorses.com, email ayredington@ gmail.com, or call (406) 948-2778 for more information, the sign up form, or if you’d like come out and meet the horses. Camps are filled on a first come, first serve basis: Session 1: June 10-14; Session 2: June 17-21; Session 4: July 8-12; Session 5: July 15-19; Session 6: July 22-26; Session 7: July 29-Aug. 2; Session 8: Aug. 5-9; Session 9: Aug. 12-16; Session 10: Aug. 19-23.

Filmmaking camps MCAT (Missoula Community Access Television) Moviemaking Camps. “ANIMATION CAMP,” June 25-29, noon-5 p.m. stop animation, voice over techniques and green screen background magic! $125. • TIME TRAVELERS camp, July 8-12, noon-5 p.m. This camp lets kids create video clips based on historical figures or incidents in Montana’s history. MCAT partners with The Historical Museum at Fort Missoula to supply settings and costumes that bring the past to life! • ANIMATION CAMP TWO, July 15-July 19, noon-5 p.m. • ZOMBIE MOVIE MAKING camp for ages 14 and up, July 22-26, 9 a.m.5 p.m. Campers will learn to work together on one longer project. Skills

include acting, special effects makeup, and directing. Warning: This camp is for gory zombie lovers and may contain graphic violence. $200. Call 542-6228 or visit mcat.org. The Roxy summer camps. All camps are $250 per student; $225 for siblings and run 9 a.m.4 p.m. Monday-Thursday. Each camp culminates in a Friday 5 p.m. screening at The Roxy Theater. Register at roxyfilmacademy.org. • “Digital Filmmaking at Moon Randolph Homestead,” ages 10 and over, June 17-21. Campers will try their hands at live-action filmmaking, learn how filmmakers use scout photos, locations, angles, light and sound to tell stories. They will write original scripts while working in front of – and behind – the camera to create their own film on location at the Moon-Randolph Homestead. • “Movie Magic for Mini Scientists,” June 24-28, ages 8 and up. Create and film cool science experiments! Volcanoes will explode, giant bubbles will pop and we’ll have the films to prove it! • “Digital Filmmaking at Big Sky Breakout,” July 8-12, ages 10 and up. write an original script and learn how filmmakers use locations, angles, light and sound to tell stories. They will use their new skills to create a short film on location at Missoula’s own escape room, Big Sky Breakout. • “Make a Music Video,” July 22-26, ages 10 and up. See what it takes to weave a song with a visual story. Campers will use light, color, fog, costume, performance and camera techniques to see what it takes to make compelling images for a music video.

Girl Scout camps Residential Summer Camp and Special Camp Events with the Girl Scouts of Montana and Wyoming. Early Bird registration opens on April 24; regular registration prices start May 8. Previous Girl Scout experience not required. www.gsmw.org/camp; 800-736-5243.

• Red Lodge Girl Scouts Camps: Timbercrest Camp Anniversary Celebration. June 7-9, overnight (Friday-Sunday, 2 p.m.-10 a.m.). June 8, day program (Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m.). All ages. $90/$100 overnight; $40 day program. All Girl Scouts, fans of Girl Scouts and alum are welcome to register and attend with their families. Activities will include classics like candledipping, leather stamping, campfire songs, nature walks and Dutch oven delights. The event features an option to stay overnight at camp on Friday and Saturday or just come for the day on Saturday. • “The Nature of Art” June 9-14, overnight (Sunday-Friday, 4 p.m.10 a.m.). Entering grades 2-6. $275/$300. Girls will use a myriad of art media to create unique naturebased artwork while also learning about local ecology. In addition to water colors, oil paints, and clay, a special guest will teach girls how to make dried wildflower resin pendants. • “Survival Hacks.” June 9-14, overnight (Sunday-Friday, 4 p.m.10 a.m.). entering grades 4-8. $275/$300. Prepare to survive tough circumstances by learning knots, selfdefense and expert outdoor survival hacks. At the end of camp, girls’ new skills are put to the test when they survive a night in the woods! • “Adventure Quest” June 9-14, overnight (Sunday-Friday, 4 p.m.10 a.m.). Entering grades 5-12. $320/$345. Courageous girls will face whitewater on a raft, climb to high heights on belay and zone-in on the archery range. Plus, they’ll camp out under the stars and practice essential survival techniques. • “Crafty Critters” June 16-21, overnight (Sunday-Friday, 4 p.m.10 a.m.). Entering grades 2-6. $275/$300. Campers will enjoy animal encounters with animals and educators from ZooMontana and The Yellowstone Wildlife Sanctuary. When the animals are away, the girls will create animal art and provide service to the wildlife sanctuary in

Red Lodge. • “Ways of the Wild West” June 16-21, overnight (Sunday-Friday, 4 p.m.-10 a.m.). June 16-18, overnight shortened session (Sunday-Tuesday, 4 p.m.-2 p.m.). Entering grades 2-8. Full session, $285/$310; short session, $100/$110. Travel back in time to experience frontier life while fishing, cooking over a fire, dipping candles and stamping leather. Girls will also learn how to churn butter and make their own ice cream. In Red Lodge, girls will round it all off with a horsedrawn wagon ride and a bonafide chuck wagon meal. • “Adventure Quest” June 16-21, overnight (Sunday-Friday, 4 p.m.10 a.m.). Entering grades 4-8. $320/$345. See description above. • Counselor In Training and Junior Counselor. June 16-21, overnight (Sunday-Friday, 4 p.m.-10 a.m.). Entering grades 9-12. $225/$250. Gain leadership skills by leading camp games, songs and program activities while also enjoying the camaraderie and environment of a rustic mountain summer camp. Applications accepted from all high school age girls regardless of experience in Girl Scouts. • “Girls Who Soar” June 23-28, overnight (Sunday-Friday, 4 p.m.10 a.m.). Entering grades 2-6. $275/$300. Delve into the science and fantasy of flight by building rockets, tossing boomerangs, and testing a mini flight simulator. Explore the art of flight in the art barn, and investigate the local bird species. • “The Green Scene” June 23-28, overnight (Sunday-Friday, 4 p.m.10 a.m.). Entering grades 4-12. $275/$300. Creativity abounds as girls create theatrical presentations with an environmental spin and sets and costumes fashioned from recycled and re-purposed materials. Camp staff will provide improvisation lessons and music and dance coaching, too. • “Ultimate Outdoor Odyssey” June 23-28, overnight (Sunday-Friday, 4 p.m.-10 a.m.). Entering grades

Camp directory 6-12. $395/$420. The rush of the whitewater river, the zing of an arrow, and the delight of a fish on the line. These are the adventures awaiting girls with high adventure in mind. Girls will also have the time of their lives as they trot the dusty trails on horseback, and they’ll follow that trail right to a waiting, hot chuck wagon meal. Each night they’ll rest their tired bodies in the bunks of their tipis. The week ends with backpacking cooking lessons and a night under the stars.

Butte Girl Scouts Camps:

• AAA Troop Camp: Arts, Archery, & Astronomy. June 28-30, overnight (Friday-Sunday, 3 p.m.-10 a.m.). Entering grades 2-12 and adult women chaperones. $90/$100. By day, groups of girls and their adult leaders will spend time on the archery range and participate in classic arts and crafts taught by our camp staff from around the world. By night, participants will enjoy campfire songs and nighttime astronomy activities.

• “Ultimate Outdoor Odyssey” July 7-12, overnight (Sunday-Friday, 4 p.m.-10 a.m.). Entering grades 6-12. $395/$420. The rush of the river, the zing of an arrow and the delight of a fish on the line. These are the adventures awaiting girls with high adventure in mind. Girls will also have the time of their lives as they trot the dusty trails on horseback. The most epic adventure of the week may be the trip to Lewis & Clark Caverns for cave exploration! The week ends

• “The Nature of Art” July 7-12, overnight (Sunday-Friday, 4 p.m.10 a.m.). Entering grades 2-6. $275/$300. Girls will use a myriad of art media to create unique naturebased artwork while also learning about local ecology. • “Survival Hacks” July 7-12, overnight (Sunday-Friday, 4 p.m.-10 a.m.). Entering grades 4-8. $275/$300. See description above.

Tiger Academy Children 3rd – 5th Grade

with backpacking cooking lessons and a night under the stars. • AAA Troop Camp: Arts, Archery, & Astronomy. July 12-14, overnight (Friday-Sunday, 3 p.m.-10 a.m.). Entering grades 2-12 and adult women chaperones. $90/$100. See description above. • “Ways of the Wild West” July 1419, overnight (Sunday-Friday, 4 p.m.-10 a.m.). Entering grades 2-6. $285/$310. Travel back in time to experience frontier life while fishing, cooking over a fire, dipping candles and stamping leather. Girls will also learn how to churn butter and make their own ice cream. In Butte, girls will round it all off by having an outdoor cookout and encountering farm animals at Grant-Kohrs Ranch. • “Digging History” July 14-19, overnight (Sunday-Friday, 4 p.m.10 a.m.). Entering grades 4-8. $275/$300. Campers will tour a 100foot deep mine, jump on a trolley

The Academy Summer Day Camps 2019

$239.00 per week (Includes water bottle and camp T-Shirt)

for a historical tour of Butte, and visit the Lewis & Clark Caverns for a cave tour. And if geology is the theme, why wouldn’t these girls make the most spectacular pet rocks ever known? • “The Green Scene” July 14-19, overnight (Sunday-Friday, 4 p.m.10 a.m.). Entering grades 4-12. $275/$300. See description above. • Counselor In Training and Junior Counselor. July 14-19, overnight (Sunday-Friday, 4 p.m.-10 a.m.). Entering grades 9-12. $225/$250. See description above. • “GO Camp: Naturalist Specialty” July 19-21, overnight (Friday-Sunday, 3 p.m.-10 a.m.). Entering grades K-8 and adult women chaperones. $90/$100. For “Girls Only” and their adult companions: Enjoy sketching nature journals, hunting for fungi and rocks and observing how plants, animals and even the weather interact and affect everything that surrounds us in nature. Trained

Dragon Academy Children 6th – 8th Grade

Early Bird pricing is only $189.00 if registered by April 30th

For more details about our day camps visit www.missoulamartialarts.com

Mon-Fri 9am – 4pm: early drop off and late pick up available SESSION 1: June 17 - 21 SESSION 2: June 24th – 28th th

SESSION 3: July 8 – 12 SESSION 4: July 15th – 19th

8:30am-9am 9am-10am 10am-11am 11am-2pm

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SESSION 5: July 22 - 26 SESSION 6: July 29th - Aug 2nd nd

SESSION 7: August 12th - 16th SESSION 8: August 19th - 23rd

Day Camp Schedule * subject to change

Drop off Meditation (Focus on self, set mind for the day). Warm Up, Exercises. Long Greeting. Daily lesson. Falling/Tumbling Lessons. Karate basics. (Blocking, punching & kicking). Lunch and Daily Adventure. (Includes Field Trips: Lions Park, Bonner Park. (Flag Sparring, Padded weapons sparring, team capture the flag, team dodge ball and more!) 2pm-3pm : Return to Academy. Snack and cool down time. 3pm-4pm : Practice Daily lesson, Q&A session. 4pm-4:30pm : Pick up

Guest Instructors: Sifu Dan Morlock: Teaching Kenpo • Guro Tavis Johansson: Arnis Basics. • Greg Voorhees: Intro to yoga for beginners.

For more information, call 406-926-6622 or email daycamp@missoulamartialarts.com

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Middle School Speech and Debate Camp facilitator Zach Nachtigal, center, leads campers through an acting exercise on Monday at Big Sky High School. The week-long camp is a chance for students to learn about speech and debate events and work with mentors like Nachtigal, a recent Big Sky graduate. (TOM BAUER for Kids and Camps) naturalists and educators are provided by the Montana Natural History Center. • “Girls Who Soar” July 21-25, overnight (Sunday-Thursday, 2 p.m.-5 p.m.). July 21-23, overnight shortened session (Sunday-Tuesday, 4 p.m.2 p.m.). Entering grades 2-6. Full session, $225/$250; short session, $100/$110. See description above. • “Adventure Quest” July 21-25, overnight (Sunday-Thursday, 2 p.m.-5 p.m.). Entering grades 4-8.

$265/$290. Courageous girls will face swift river waters while fishing, they’ll climb to high heights on belay and they’ll zone-in on the archery range. Plus, they’ll camp out under the stars and practice essential survival techniques.

range, archers will travel to the local field archery course and test their skills on targets of varying shapes and distances. Campers will learn about archery maintenance and the history of archery.

• “Aces of Archery” July 21-25, overnight (Sunday-Thursday, 2 p.m.-5 p.m.). Entering grades 6-12. $225/$250. Older girls take aim at a week of archery fun and skills. After perfecting technique on the camp

• “Swim, Splash, & Sail I” July 28-Aug. 1, overnight (Sunday-Thursday, 4 p.m.-9 a.m.). Entering grades 6-12. $310/$335. Beginning sailors can learn the basics of sailing, water safety, and rescue. Spend time at the

Helena Girl Scouts Camps:

helm of personal and large sailing vessels. Girls can also swim, SUP and kayak. • “Swim, Splash, & Sail Try-It” Aug. 2-4, overnight (Friday-Sunday, 4 p.m.-9 a.m.). Entering grades 5-12. $135/$160. Girls who want a small taste of sailing can join our campers on Canyon Ferry for a fun overnight with a day of sailing personal and larger sailing vessels. Swimming, kayaking and SUPing included. • “Swim, Splash, & Sail II” Aug.

Camp directory 4-9, overnight (Sunday-Friday, 4 p.m.-9 a.m.). Entering grades 6-12. $310/$335. Girls with previous sailing experience are welcome to attend an advanced sailing camp where they’ll learn advanced sailing and rescue maneuvers while also having a ton of free time on the water where they’ll swim, kayak and SUP to their heart’s content.

games, an opportunity to meet the Tamarack team and get registered for camp!

Glacier National Park Girl Scout Event

• A Camp to Remember - Day Camp, Kalispell, July 8-11 (first-fifth grade), Missoula; July 15-18 (first-fifth grade); Browning dates TBA. ACTR Day Camp is four days of fun and healing for kids grieving the death of a family member or loved one. Day Camp blends time outside with creative expression, rituals and stories.

• “Glacier Park Service Adventure” Aug. 5-8, overnight tent camping (Monday-Thursday, noon-10 a.m.). Entering grades 5-12. $100/$110. Serve the National Park Service in Glacier Park while learning outdoor camping skills, hiking, attending ranger talks and making new friends. Campers will work alongside Glacier National Park staff to improve the park environment. In addition, girls will camp in tents, make outdoor meals for each other and share campfire stories and songs.

• A Camp to Remember - Flathead Youth Camp, Aug. 19-22. ACTR Flathead Youth Camp is TGRC’s flagship overnight camp. Camp is an opportunity for youth ages 8-14 grieving the death of a family member to connect with others in a fun, supportive environment. Time to play, create and explore is mixed with chances to honor and remember. Camp days blend traditional summer camp activities with chances to honor loved ones through creative expression, ritual and stories.

Grief camps Tamarack Grief Resource Center (TGRC) offers bereavement camps for youth and families. All camps have a sliding fee scale. For more information or to register contact Tamarack Grief Resource Center at 406-541-8472, info@ tamarackgrc.org, or http://www. tamarackgriefresourcecenter.org/ • A Camp to Remember- Mini Camp. Missoula April 25 and May 23, 3-6 p.m. Mini Camp is the best of Day Camp in three great hours! Kids in grades 1-5 grieving the death of a family member or loved one gather to meet others who “get it,” have fun, and honor and remember our loved ones. • Camp Round-Up and Hootenanny, Missoula and Kalispell, June 5, 5:30-7 p.m. Camp Round-Up and Hootenanny is a chance for returning campers to reconnect and for prospective campers to learn about A Camp to Remember and see if it might be right for your child/family. Parents and guardians please bring your kids and join us for food, music,

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• A Camp to Remember - Family Camp, Flathead Lake, dates TBA. Bring the whole family to camp! At ACTR Family Camp we honor individual responses to grief while strengthening the whole family system. If interested, call 406-5418472.

Health camps Summer Asthma Camp. The American Lung Association’s Huff N’ Puff Asthma Education is at Camp Child near Helena, July 7-12. For children grades 2-9. $125. Camp applications are available at most doctor’s offices, health departments and schools. For more information, call (406) 442-9622 or visit https:// helenaymca.org/2016/08/camp-huffn-puff-asthma-camp/. Camp Mak-A-Dream offers medically supervised, cost-free camp programs for children, young adults and families affected by cancer at its 87-acre facility in Gold Creek. Cancer patients and survivors in all stages of cancer therapy are welcome. Call 549-5987, email camp@montana. com or visit campdream.org.

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20 History camps History Camp at the Historical Museum at Fort Missoula. July 1519, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., ages 8-13. Become a History Detective at HMFM’s Summer History Camp! Travel back through time to learn what life was like when the Fort was built in 1877, experience the trials, tribulations and triumphs of homesteading, experiment with bicycles just like the 25th infantry in 1890, imagine life as a forester during the 1910 fires, and much more! Hands-on activities will help campers develop homestead worthy skills and learn about the technology available in the late 19th and early 20th centuries including steam power, forest management, agricultural sciences and cooking! Visits to neighboring historic sites will help campers see Fort Missoula in the wider Montana landscape. Campers will finish the week by preparing a rustic feast for their families. $150.00, 10% discount for museum members. Deadline for registration July 10. For questions, call Kristjana Eyjólfsson 258-3473 or email Keyjolfsson@ missoulacounty.us. Junior Docent Camp at the Historical Museum at Fort Missoula, June 24-27, noon-4 p.m. (early arrival or late pickup may be available), children entering grades 5-10. Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes in the museum? The Jr. Docent Program at the Historical Museum at Fort Missoula is an opportunity for young people in the Missoula area to learn about the inner workings of museums. Through the program, participants will be a part of a team that will become educational leaders and tour guides at HMFM. In addition to gaining knowledge about tour presentation, the participants will learn from our museum curator about the process of curating artifacts at the museum (how artifacts are received, documents and displayed in exhibits). Each docent will be able to harness their own skills and choose the aspect of museum work with which they feel most connected, and

they will be able to specialize in that area during their time as a Jr. Docent. Free, but campers must agree to complete 15-20 hours of volunteer service during the rest of the summer. Deadline for registration: June 10. For questions, call Kristjana Eyjólfsson 258-3473 or email Keyjolfsson@ missoulacounty.us.

Language camps Missoula International School Summer Camps, 1100 Harrison St. Camps 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day (before and after care available for an extra charge). Children are taught IN Spanish rather than taught Spanish. Previous Spanish experience not necessary. $195 full day with a $129 half day option. Call 542-9924, email office@mismt.org or visit mismt.org. “Mindful Movement for All Kids,” ages 5-10, full and half day, June 24-28, Aug. 18-23 and Aug. 26-27 (full day only). Through art, movement and creative play inspired by yoga, kids will engage in activities to become more aware of themselves and the world around them. “Bike Growers” joint camp with Free Cycles, July 17-21 for ages ages 7-10; July 8-12 for ages 11 and up, full day only. Hands on bicycled building; basic principles of physics, mechanical systems and bike laws/ safety. “Rattlesnake Explorations” joint camp with Watershed Education Network, ages 7-10, July 15-19 and Aug. 5-9, full day only. Explore and identify macro-invertebrates, learn about stream health conditions and what makes up a watershed. “Storytelling” with Big Sky Film Institute, ages 9-14, Aug. 19-23, full day only. Explore the history of documentary film, the art and craft of storytelling and technical aspects behind the camera. “Aventura Cultural” (Cultural Adventures), June 17-21, ages 4-10, full and half day. Explore the cultures of Latin America through language, music, food and crafts. “Full STEAM Ahead,” June 24-28, ages

4-10, full and half day. Investigate the various fields of science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics with fun activities.

experience that foster growth and transcend fear to lay a foundation for future success through math activities and challenges.

“Bichos, Bichos, Bichos!” (Bugs, Bugs, Bugs), July 8-12, ages 4-6, full and half day. Explore the wonderful world of bugs.

“Mandarin Chinese Supper Camp,” language and cultural games, Aug. 12-16, ages 4-10, full and half day.

“Grandiosas Actividades Al Aire Libre” (The Great Outdoors), July 15-19, ages 4-9, full and half day. Explore the landscaping and wildlife of big sky country through field trips, picnics and games. “Lego Robotics,” July 22-26, ages 5-9, full day only. $205. Students use Wedo and EV3 Lego robotics as well as Scratch animation software to design and create stories, games and inventions. “Descubriendo Missoula” (Discover Missoula), ages 5-9, full and half day. Hike, play in creeks and take advantage of kid friendly activities. “Mandarin Chinese Summer Camp,” geology camp, July 29-Aug. 2, ages 4-10, full and half day. Language immersion; no Mandarin Chinese experience necessary. “Mezclal o Con Ciencia (Mix It Up with Science), July 29-Aug. 2, ages 7-11, full and half day. Make predictions, sharing observations and explore cause and effect through fund experiments. “Summer MathCounts,” Aug. 5-9, ages 11-14, half day only. MathCounts provides students with the kinds of

“Lego Robotics,” Aug. 12-16, ages 1014, full day only. $205. French Camp at Camp Watanopa, Georgetown Lake. French Camp is a six-day, five-night residential camp for kids ages 8-15. We’re a summer camp with an introduction to French language and culture (and French food at every meal!) Campers will check in on Sunday, July 21, and will depart after sharing a meal with their families on Friday evening, July 26. All skill levels are welcome! $495 before June 1, $525 after June 1. Returning campers who register before June 1 receive a $20 discount. For registration information, please visit afmissoula.org/french-camp or contact Katie Wyskiver at hellgatefrench@ gmail.com.

Literacy camps Camp C.H.R.O.N.I.C.L.E. (Creating High-Quality Renderings & Original Narratives In a Language-Rich Environment) is a 2-week day camp offered on the University of Montana campus for children completing fourth or fifth grade who need to improve their reading and/or writing skills. Campers will create an original comic, explore the UM campus, and participate in outdoor

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Camp directory play while working on their literacy skills. Camp runs Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., July 8-19 for a total cost of $400. Each camper will also receive a comprehensive languageliteracy evaluation (~3 hours) during the week of July at no additional charge. Registration information can be found at: https://coehs.umt.edu/ departments/csd/dewit-ritecare-clinic/ chronicle.php. Questions about Camp CHRONICLE should be directed to Dr. Ginger Collins: ginger.collins@ umontana.edu..

Math camps Girls Interested in Math for campers entering grades 5 and 6, July 22-25, 9 a.m. to noon (lunch option to 1 p.m.) This camp is for students at or above grade level who are interested in further enrichment in mathematics. During the week, students will explore challenging problems that relate to Number Theory, Algebraic Thinking, and Geometry through hands-on activities, games, and puzzles. $95. Register through the University of Montana Mathematics Department Event or Contact Camp Director Bonnie Spence, bonnie. spence@mso.umt.edu 406-243-4808. Girls Interested in Math for campers entering grades 7 and 8, July 29-Aug. 1, 9 a.m. to noon (lunch option to 1 p.m.). This camp is for students at or above grade level who are interested in further enrichment and challenge in mathematics. During the week, students will have opportunities to ask questions about mathematics, integrate technology into learning, and explore challenging mathematics problems. $95. Register through the University of Montana Mathematics Department Events or Contact Camp Director Bonnie Spence, bonnie. spence@mso.umt.edu 406-243-4808.

Music camps Montana Suzuki Institute presented by the Missoula Symphony Association, July 15-22, University of Montana campus. Offering instruction for violin, viola and cello: Pre-Twinkle through Concerto. Registration is now open at www.mtsuzukistrings.org. For

more information, call 721-3194 or email suzuki@missoulasymphony. org. The Montana Suzuki Institute is a place where beginners through advanced musicians can play with some of the best teachers in their field and enjoy some of the best scenery in the country. Enrollment is open to students studying Suzuki violin, viola or cello at all levels. All students receive master, repertoire and technique classes daily, and can also enroll in fun and interesting enrichment classes to round out their artistic experience. Teacher training is also offered for those who wish to become Registered Suzuki Instructors.

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Missoula County Public Schools Fine Arts Department Summer Instrumental Camp, June 17-28, location TBA. Students grades 5-8. Instruction in either band or orchestra instruments. (these are not full day camps). Visit the Fine Arts website at mcpsmt.org or call 542-4030.

• Piano Camp, July 7-13. For students entering grades 8 to high school graduate. Students participate in piano lessons, piano teams, keyboard skills and improvisation classes, master classes, and special topics sessions. A full array of social and recreational activities rounds out an inspiring and fun-filled week. Enrollment is limited, so early registration is encouraged. $650 resident camper fee (includes room and board, recreational activities, T-shirt and group photo). $425 commuter/in town camp fee.

Montana Fiddle Camp, Monarch. June 2-7, 9-14. Offers fiddle, guitar, mandolin, cello and contra dancing. Nightly concerts, given by our instructors, are the highlight of the fiddle camp experience. Students 17 and under must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Call (406) 320-1150 or visit http://www. montanafiddlecamp.org/ University of Montana Music Camps. Call 243-6880 or Visit umt. edu/music. • Band/Jazz Camp, June 23-29. For students entering grades 7 to high school graduate. Participants will enjoy full concert band, small ensemble, and solo performance opportunities. Students interested in jazz will have the opportunity to participate in jazz combos, theory, listening, big bandand jazz improvisation classes. Optional classes include conducting, composing music online, jazz Improvisation, private lessons and more. $460 resident camper fee (includes room and board, recreational activities, T-shirt and group photo). $230 commuter/in

•Choir Camp, June 23-29. For students entering grades 9 to high school graduate. Vocalists will sing in the camp’s major choral ensembles as well as other chamber vocal ensembles. Choral participants receive daily instruction in sightreading and theory. Also available are voice master classes, private voice lessons and classes on special topics including techniques of singing, performance and musicianship. $460 resident camper fee (includes room and board, recreational activities, T-shirt and group photo). $230 commuter/in town camp fee.

• String Camp, June 23-29. For students entering grades 8 to high school graduate. Students will participate in daily string orchestra and chamber music rehearsals. Students will also attend daily classes such as theory, special topics classes and instrument master classes.

21 We encourage pre-formed groups and individuals to apply. Rehearsal and chamber music coaching time will be spent working on aspects of ensemble,rehearsal skills and musical style. In addition, some off campus performances will be scheduled and private lessons will be available if desired. $460 resident camper fee (includes room and board, recreational activities, T-shirt and group photo). $230 commuter/in town camp fee.

Outdoor/adventure camps Crux Adventures offers free and affordable paddling opportunities with a focus on leadership development, teamwork, community building and environmental stewardship. Beginner Camp for ages 13-17, July 8-12, Aug. 5-9, Silverpark boat ramp, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. FREE. Intermediate Camp for ages 13-18, July 22-26, Aug. 12-16, Silverpark boat ramp, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. $250/ week. $450/two weeks. Lochsa Camp for ages 14-18, June 21-23, Lochsa River. $300. Contact 406-8801389. cruxadventures@gmail.com. cruxadventures.org. Youth Conservation and Education Expo, May 11, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Teller Wildlife Refuge. Over 40 local, regional and national conservation groups are represented and provide youth of all ages with fun, engaging activities that teach lessons in wildlife, outdoor recreation and conservation of natural resources. Kids will have the opportunity to

22 participate in shooting, archery, flyfishing and a 100-foot climbing wall. After visiting a minimum number of booths, participating youth, ages 7-17 will have the opportunity to put their name in for a chance to attend, free of charge, one of 20 outdoor camps throughout Montana or attend a shooting event. Camps include: Glacier Institute, Whittecar Shooting Event, Kamp Montana Matters (Magruder and Scripps locations), Jack Creek Preserve, Raised at Full Draw, Theodore Roosevelt Ranch, Montana Natural Resources Youth Camp, Trapper Camp, Backcountry Horsemen of Montana Teen Camp, Teen Bowhunter Camp and Teller Nature Connections Camp. The Youth Expo is free of charge. For more information go to www.tellerwildlife.org or call Karen at 406-961-3507. Ravenwood Outdoor Learning Center camps on the forest lands between Columbia Falls and Whitefish. Ravenwood is a community-based nonprofit organization celebrating experiential learning for kids and adults. The center specializes in connecting naturalist mentors with area children and families, providing fun and meaningful outdoor experiences designed to expand awareness, develop useful skills, promote healthy development and deepen appreciation for local forests and communities. Campers will learn tracking and wilderness skills, edible and medicinal plant identification, fire skills, handcrafts and immerse in a healthy working forest. The roster of camps serve kids from ages 6 to 17 and include day and overnight camps, a community volunteer program and Mentor in Training program for Ravenwood campers ages 12-17. Sibling discounts and scholarships are available. Call 406-260-8620 for information and visit the website at www.RavenwoodOLC.org for more on registration, fees, scholarships and other Ravenwood programs. GUTS (Girls Using Their Strengths). A girls outdoor leadership program sponsored by YWCA Missoula,

camp directory for girls ages 9-18. Call 5436691, or download application at ywcaofmissoula.org. Pick up and drop off for all overnight camps is at the YWCA Missoula office, 1130 W. Broadway. Drop off for overnight trips is at 9 a.m. on the first day of the trip. Pick up for overnight trips is at 5 p.m. on the last day of the trip. 33rd annual Montana Natural Resources Youth Camp (MNRYC), July 14-19, Lubrecht Experimental Forest, 30 miles east of Missoula. A wonderful opportunity to get the kids outside where learning and recreation come together, to foster understanding and instill appreciation for the natural amenities of Montana. For all youth ages 14-18. Application information and registration: http:// mnryc.org/. Missoula Outdoor Learning Adventures (MOLA) 20th annual Outdoor Adventure Summer Camp for 2019. Each week kids get to hike, bike, raft, climb, canoe, swim and camp. Camp runs 9 a.m.-5 p.m. with a campout each Thursday night. Drop-off 8:30-9 a.m. and pick-up 4:30-5:30 p.m. Earlier and/ or later hours available with advance notice. Age groups are generally 6-7, 8-9, 10-11, 12-14. Minimum age is 6-years by end of summer and completed kindergarten. Rendezvous spot is Silver Park downtown. Weekly sessions run June 3-Aug. 30. The fee is $205 per weekly session, all charges included. Parents are welcome to join us anytime. We travel in all directions from Missoula with permits from USFS, BLM, FWP and City of Missoula. Reservations can be made by phone call, text message, or email on first-come, first-served basis. Visit www. MissoulaOutdoors.com or call/text Porter at 406-240-2458 for more information.

Performing arts camps Missoula Children’s Theatre day camps. As part of a Missoula Children’s Theatre summer day camp, your student will participate in a five-day rehearsal process for an original MCT musical culminating in

a professional performance. Camps are Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with performances on Friday at 4 and 6 p.m. All children participate in an audition, are cast in a role, and perform in the show. Each camp is $225. Note that children must have completed kindergarten to enroll in summer day camps. Enrollment is limited. Register at MCTinc.org. “The Princess and the Pea.” June 17-21 (performances June 21) and July 8-12 (performances July 12). “Rapunzel,” June 24-28 (performances June 28) and July 15-19 (performances July 19). “King Arthur’s Quest,” July 1-5 (no class July 4, performances July 5) and July 22026 (performances July 26). Missoula Children’s Theatre residency camps require an application and audition. Register at mctinc.org. • Next Step Prep, June 17-July 26 for grades 9-12. An accredited musical theatre training boarding school where students attend daily acting, singing, and dancing classes. • East Shore, July 28-Aug. 3 for grades 6-7. A musical theatre skills-building residency camp in Seeley Lake. • Performing Arts Camp (PAC). July 27-Aug. 11 for grades 8-12. A musical theatre skills-building residency camp at Flathead Lake that culminates in performances at the MCT Center for the Performing Arts. Hamilton Playhouse summer camps. K-2nd grade, 9 a.m.-noon, $90 and third-12th grade, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., $200. This is a theater immersion school is July 8-12 with a show on the July 12 and 13. This year’s production is “Shrek Jr.” Session 2 is a skill camp that runs July 15-19. K-2nd grade, 9 a.m.-noon and grades 4-12, 1-5 p.m. K-3rd grade, $90; 4-12, $125. There is no production with this camp. Call 375-9050 or visit hamiltonplayers.com. Teresa Waldorf’s 23rd annual Summer Theatre Day Camp, July 22-27, Dennison Theatre, UM. Fullday camp for kindergarten through high school, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sat. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Includes Showcase

Performance. $195. Kindergarten through second grade are with their age group all day and always have two teachers who give them lots of snacks and breaks to help them have a wonderful day everyday. Classes include creative dramatics, acting, improvisation, musical theatre, movement, stage combat. Register by calling Teresa at 721-6722 or register on-line at http://www. teresawaldorftheatrecamp.com. Mail registration forms with payment to 208 Pattee Canyon Drive, Missoula, MT 59803. On Center Performing Arts Studio programs. Upstart Performing Arts Camp: “WONKA WEEK,” June 24-28, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. $250 full day; $150 half day. Camp includes classes in ballet, jazz, tap, acting, voice, as well as fun arts and crafts. UPSTART campers will create a personal memory book which will include all shared learning experiences. Camps culminate in a “Rising Star” performance for their families on Friday. Upstart Performing Arts Camp: “MAGICAL BEASTS,” July 22-26, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. $250 full day; $150 half day. Camp includes classes in ballet, jazz, tap, acting, voice, as well as fun arts and crafts. UPSTART campers will create a personal memory book which will include all shared learning experiences. Camps culminate in a “Rising Star” performance for their families on Friday. SUMMER INTENSIVE DANCE WORKSHOP, July 29-Aug. 2, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Price varies by level, $200-$300. Our Master Teachers are current working professionals who will build your child’s skills, and be an asset to their future performing career! Camp culminates with a final “Rising Star” performance Friday. Only 20 spots per level. Sign up now to secure your spot. SUMMER CLASSES. July 1-Aug. 2, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, $50 per class. $90 for two classes. $120 for three classes. Classes offered include ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, contemporary, baby ballet, combo classes: ballet/jazz/hip hop.

Camp directory Registration for all of these camps/classes is done through the link on our website: oncenter. biz. For Questions? Please call 406.542.0730 Ballet Arts Academy. Register at www.baamissoula.org; email info@ baamissoula.org. Little Dance Camp, ages 3-8, 9 a.m.-noon, June 15-19 “Under the Sea.” Aug. 12-16 “Fairy Tales”. Each program includes a daily ballet class, music, dance history, nutrition, anatomy, dance vocabulary, ballet videos, crafts and creative expression. Tuition is $160 per session. First Position Dance Camp, ages 9-14, beginning/intermediate ballet dancers, 1-4 p.m. June 15-19, Aug. 12-16. Each program includes a daily ballet class, music, dance history, nutrition, anatomy, dance vocabulary, ballet videos and a taste of Jazz, Modern, Pre-Pointe

and choreography. Tuition is $160 per session Intermediate/Advanced Intensive, ages 12+, intermediate/advanced ballet dancers, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., July 22-26, Aug. 19-23. The class schedule varies each day and includes ballet, conditioning, jazz, modern, contact improvisation, musical theatre, variations, composition and pre-pointe or pointe. Tuition is $250 per session.

Religious camps Flathead Lake United Methodist Camp. Spend the week learning about ourselves and practicing living gracefully in a loving and supporting Christian environment. Do all this while enjoying the sunshine and entertainment Flathead Lake has to offer. There are three different age level camps offered throughout the summer: Tween camp for youth entering grades 4-6, June 30- July 3, $199.

Middler camp for youth entering grades 7–9, June 23-28, $349. Senior high camp for grades 102019 grads, July 21–26, $349. Register at www.flatheadcamp.org. Call for information at 406-8443483. Camp Marshall, an Episcopal, residential summer camp for youth and families, is located just north of Polson on Flathead Lake. • Grace Camp (June 16-21) for rising 3rd-8th graders with an incarcerated parent (no cost, transportation provided by request). • Jr. Middler 1 (June 23-28) for rising 3rd-8th graders ($380). Jr. Middler 2 (July 7-13) - for rising 3rd-8th graders ($380). • Senior High Camp (July 14-20) for rising 9th-12th graders ($400). • Family Camp (June 30-July 5) for families ($600/cabin).

23 To register go to campmarshallmontana.org. Kootenai Christian Service Camp. Senior Week, July 15-20, grades 10-12, $100. Intermediate Week, July 22-27, grades 7-9, $100. Junior Week, July 30-Aug. 3, grades 4-6, $90. 1st Chance, July 30-Aug. 1, grades 1-3, $40. Outdoor Skills Camp, July 2730 (CPR, First Aid etc., ages and cost to be determined). Church camp weeks focus on Classes and Chapel sessions studying the bible and fun/swim times in a closer to nature environment. Dorms and Bathrooms are part of the accommodations. You can find details and register at www. kootenaichristiancamp.org. Flathead Lutheran Bible Camp, camps for all ages. Cooking, music, art, rafting, sailing, backpacking, horseback, and more. Go to www. flbc.net or call 406-752-6602 to register. No one is ever turned

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Eleven year old Eden Maxwell, left, and Ian Thornblade, 10, climb at Freestone recently. The business has programs and camps for kids. (TOM BAUER for Kids and Camps) away because of inability to pay. Big Sky Bible Camp. A nondenominational, evangelical, noncharismatic Bible teaching ministry. The stated goals are to bring people to know the Lord Jesus personally as Savior and Lord, and then to lead them in steps of personal Christian

growth. Located on the west side of the Rockies, about 100 miles north of Missoula, the 220-acre camp property is located on an 80 acre lake. About 40 minutes from Glacier National Park and about 4 or 5 miles north of the town of Bigfork. Summer youth camps that are held

June â&#x20AC;&#x201C; August â&#x20AC;&#x201C; four weeks for juniors (grades 3-6), two weeks for junior high (grades 6-8), one week for high schoolers and two weeks for people with disabilities. There are also backpacking trips going out from mid-July through mid-August. Register online at bigskybiblecamp.org

or call (406) 837-4864. Dickey Lake Bible Camp, Trego. Family Camp, July 5-7; Junior Camp (kids entering grades 3-5) July 1-5; Junior High Boys camp (boys entering grades 6-8) July 8-12; Junior High Girls camp (girls entering grades 6-8) July 15-19; High School Camp

Camp directory (boys and girls entering grades 9-12) July 22-27. Kids’ camps are $170 per child for first time camper. $180 with registration by June 1. After June 1 $190 and after June 24 $220. On-line registration or mail in registration forms can be found at dickeylakebiblecamp.org. If you are interested in being a counselor, the application can be found on the website. Send questions to dickeylakebiblecamp@gmail.com. Camp Utmost, a non-denominational Christian camp operated by Rocky Mountain Bible Mission since 1958, located just off Highway 200 at mile 30 ½, near Clearwater Junction between Missoula and Seeley Lake. Located in the heart of an outdoor recreation area, a week of camp provides a variety of activities utilizing on-site facilities as well as nearby rivers, lakes and forests including Bible study and teaching, rafting, canoeing, swimming, archery and rifle skills and safety, water slide, crafts,

times of worship and many other on-site games and activities. Most evenings end with time around the campfire under the stars. Each week of camp costs $140 with a discount of $10 given to those registered at least 10 days before each camp starts. The week a camper attends is determined by the grade they will be in fall 2019. Dates are: Eighth and ninth grade co-ed, June 17-22; sixth and seventh grade boys, July 8-12; sixth and seventh grade girls, July 15-19; fourth and fifth grade boys, July 22-26; fourth and fifth grade girls, July 29-Aug. 2. A high school co-ed long weekend camp is July 24-29. Information and registration available online at www.camputmost. org, call us at 406-244-0049 or email at camputmost@gmail.com.

and an authentic encounter with Jesus Christ. Located on the west shore of beautiful Flathead Lake, just six miles south of Lakeside, there are camps for children ages 5-18 as well as summer programs for adults of all ages. New this year is GrandCamp, an opportunity for grandparents and grandkids to camp together (private rooms in Spruce Lodge). Other special programming includes Horse Camp, two Mini Camp sessions and Day Camp. All camps feature traditional camp activities, including archery, hiking, crafts and waterfront activities, including our awesome water trampoline. To learn more or register, visit glaciercamp.org, call (406) 844-2114 or email info@ glaciercamp.org.

Glacier Camp. Since 1931, kids have been having the time of their lives at Glacier Camp, where we aspire to help your child have both the most memorable week of their summer

Awesome-ology Camp. June 24-28 and July 8-12, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., with options for extended drop-off and pick-up times. In this week-long series of local adventures, campers

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will develop an understanding of archaeology, citizen science and environmental stewardship through a combination of hands-on and place-based learning excursions in the Missoula. Camp leaders will include experts in fields that span anthropology, archaeology, biology, ecology, geology, environmental studies and history. Campers will partake in a wide variety of activities and field trips that evoke the Missoula Valley’s ancient and modern heritage. By informing the future with lessons from the past, campers will leave ready to navigate the present with curiosity and humility. $250 per child. Registration available at www. originsmontana.com. Coding for Kids, week-long summer day camps in Stevensville for K-12. Programming, robotics, drones, digital art and more -- fun, educational, and affordable. For class details and summer schedule go to www. codingstevensville.net. Register and

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26 pay online. Missoula Butterfly House and Insectarium summer camps. Register at http://www. missoulabutterflyhouse.org/camps/. Cost is $200, $180 for members. Camps run 9 a.m.-4 p.m., five consecutive days and are for ages 5–11. • “Pollinator Power,” June 24-28. Bees and butterflies and flowers, oh my! In honor of National Pollinator Week we’ll be spending our days learning all about how pollinators work, the importance of pollination and how to conserve and support our pollinating friends. Between buzzing bees, beautiful butterflies and blooming gardens – there is a ton to learn about in the world of powerful pollinators. We’ll play games, go on bug hunts in area parks, build beautiful creations and hold real life Bug Ambassadors every day. • “What’s Buzzin’,” Bugs of Missoula, July 8-12. Ever wondered what that cool, weird bug is that your kiddo has found under a leaf in your yard? Are they always chasing down bugs and trying to learn more about the bugs all around them? This is the camp for them then! We’ll explore the wild world of bugs in Missoula. We’ll talk about local food webs and ecosystems, investigate the aquatic insects of the Clark Fork River and hunt for bugs in and around the parks downtown. Don’t worry, there will be plenty of time to spend meeting and holding some of the Insectarium’s most exotic insect species too! • “Creative Creatures,” July 22-26. During our Creative Creatures Bug Camp we’ll take on a whole new set of creative projects. We’ll learn by creating books, paintings, prototypes and more. This camp sits right at the intersection of art and science. What’s better than expressing what you’re seeing through the eye of a microscope with oil pastels, creating a model spider web or a 3D honeybee hive? We can’t think of much! We’ll explore, hold live Bug Ambassadors and go on bug hunts

camp directory every day. This camp is perfect for all young bug lovers, especially those with artistic inclinations! • “Wild World of Bugs,” Aug. 5-9. In this camp we’re going to do it all. Experiments? Check. Art projects? Yup. Bug Hunts? Of course. Games? Definitely. We’ll cover everything from camouflage to animal weaponry, biomimicry to predators, butterflies to tarantulas. Pollinators, decomposers, predators oh my! This camp will have a little bit of everything for everyone. We’ll be playing our “Greatest Hits” activities with plenty of space to take requests! spectrUM Discovery Area 2019 Summer Camps. Ages 6-14 are invited to dive into a range of science-related subjects from June to August. Registration can be found at spectrum.umt.edu/. Montana Natural History Center Summer Science Discovery Day Camps. 120 Hickory St. Phone 3270405 or visit montananaturalist.org. Preschool through fifth grade. • “Outstanding Outdoor Skills I,” June 17-21 • “Amazing Anglers I,” June 24-28. • “Nature Detectives I,” July 8-12. • “Amazing Anglers II,” July 15-19. • “Rockin’ Rocks I,” July 22-26. • “Outstanding Outdoors Skills II,” July 29-Aug. 2. • “Nature Detectives II,” Aug. 5-9. • “Rockin’ Rocks II,” Aug. 12-16. Preschool-Kindergarten Camps: $235/$210 with MNHC Membership. Grades 1-2 and 3-5 Camps: $215/$190 with MNHC Membership. Become a member and save! MNHC members (family and grandparent) receive a $25 discount per camp. Camps take place every weekday, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; FREE before and after-care is available 8:30-9:30 a.m. and 3:30-5:30 p.m. Camps begin and end at the Montana Natural History Center, 120 Hickory St. Camps participate in a wide range of naturebased activities. Your child can expect to be outside every day. We take time

to explore natural areas from the perspective of a naturalist: a scientist, artist and writer. Each camp will also include games and time for play in the outdoors, which research shows is important for children. Glacier Institute offers Youth Science Adventure Camps at the Big Creek Outdoor Education Campus along the North Fork of the Flathead River adjacent to Glacier National Park. To register, contact the Kalispell Main Office, (406) 755-1211, or visit glacierinstitute.org. Grizzly Cub Mini Camp, June 9-11, ages 7-9, $125; Big Creek Adventures, July 7-12, ages 10-13, $365; Wolf Pup Mini Camp, Aug. 11-13, ages 7-9, $125; Teen Backcountry Wilderness Camp, Aug. 4-9, ages 11-16, $365.

Social Skills Camp YETI Camp is for school age children that have social skill challenges related to autism or other disorders. YETI provides social skills intervention in a fun and safe environment with a 1:1 ratio of adults to children. Typically developing peers attend and evidence based practices are used throughout this intensive intervention. • YETI Camp I Belonging: This camp welcomes 12 children and targets social skills through speech/language therapy and behavioral support. June 24-28, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; packed lunch required. • YETI Camp II Language: This camp welcomes eight elementary age children and targets social skills through speech/language therapy. July 8-12, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; packed lunch required. The cost for one week of camp is $200 or insurance may be billed (prescription required). Interested parties should call the DeWit RiteCare Clinic at UM at 243-2405 for a registration packet. If your child is a candidate for the camp, a nonrefundable/transferable program fee of $25 for each camp is required to hold your spot. Participants must have consistent attendance. Children that do not receive a spot are

welcome to apply for the after-school programs hosted on Thursdays 3:305 p.m. every fall and spring.

Sports/fitness camps Missoula Martial Arts. Tiger Academy for children grades 3-5 and Dragon Academy for children grades 6-8. $239 per week. $189 if registered by April 30. Camps run MondayFriday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; early drop off and late pick up available. July 17-21, June 24-28, July 8-12, July 15-19, July 22-26, July 29-Aug. 2, Aug. 12-16 and Aug. 18-23. Call 926-6622, email daycamp@missoulamartialarts.com. Visit missoulamartialarts.com. Yoga and Mindfulness Summer Camps at Peaceful Heart Yoga, 725 W. Alder No. 3. Explore yoga posturing and breathing to increase body awareness, relaxation confidence, flexibility, strength, focus and coordination; meditation to calm the mind and encourage feeling awareness; real time, authentic exploration of feelings and social dynamics; mindfulness through sensory experiences and games. All camps include Parkour, nature exploration, art and music. Preschool Yoga camp, ages 3-5, June 24-27, 9 a.m.-noon, $95. Multi-age yoga and Parkour camp (at Parkour gym), ages 5-12, July 15-19 and Aug. 12-16, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., $195. Multi-age Yoga and Nature Camp, ages 6-12, Aug. 19-23, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., $210. Pre-teen/Teen Yoga Camp, ages 9-15, July 8-12, 9 a.m.-noon, $105. Call 239-YOGA. Visit PeacefulHeartYogaMissoula.com. Spartan Co-ed Youth Basketball Camp for grades K-8, July 8-11, Sentinel High School. Grades K-3, morning session, and grades 4-8, afternoon session. Learn the fundamentals of basketball and how to play in an organized team structure. Camp applications available at https://spartanbasketballyouthcamp. weebly.com/ or call coach Jay Jagelski, (406) 459-3848. 42nd annual Hays Hoop Camp, Hellgate High School gym. June 1720, boys grades 4-8, 8:30 a.m.-noon and girls grades 4-8, 1-4:30 p.m.; June 24-27, boys grades 4-8, 1-4:30

Camp directory p.m. July 8-11, boys and girls grades 4-8, 8:30 a.m.-noon and boys and girls grades 1-3, 1-3 p.m. Longest running basketball camp in Western Montana for boys and girls of all abilities. Camp counselors are current coaches, former players and current collegiate players. For additional information and registration form, visit hayshoopcamp.com or call 5433733. Unparalleled Movement Parkour summer camps. 9 a.m.-noon each day with open gym running noon3 p.m. Early drop off (8 a.m.) and after care (3-4 p.m.) are available for $10 per hour. Half day camps are $150 and full day attendance is $185. While improving the students’ parkour skill is always the goal, camps also have focuses on mindfulness, movement exploration and discovering knowledge through play all while being a part of an encouraging and positive community. All camps are available for ages 6+.

Newcomers are always welcome, there is no skill requirement to attend. Students will want to bring snacks and/or lunch, a water bottle, comfortable athletic clothes and rubber-soled tennis shoes. If you have questions, contact 406-5309054, or unparalleledmovement@ gmail.com. June 24-28: Intro & Progression Camp July 8-12: Parkour Pros Camp. July 29-Aug. 2: Be Strong to BE Useful Camp Aug. 5-9: Peaceful Warrior Camp Aug. 12-16: Parkour Video Camp Lil’ Spartan Football Camp. Spartan football coaches and players host the Lil’ Spartan Football Camp for student athletes entering kindergarten through fourth grade. July 30-Aug. 1, 9-10:30 a.m., Sentinel High School Football Fields. The camp is $35. An emphasis will be placed on the proper techniques and fundamentals

used in developing football skills. These include: blocking, tackling, passing, receiving, kicking and other specialties such as long snapping, punting and kicking. For more information go to www.a4kcamps. weebly.com and click on the camps tab or text Coach Oliver at 360-0276. 19th Annual Deden Basketball Camp teaches boys and girls the fundamentals of basketball and the opportunity to play and learn from high school coaches and college players, Kindergarten-eighth grade, July 22-25. High School Camp for girls is July 22-25. early registration $75 after that $80. For more information, visit a4kcamps.weebly.com or call Karen Deden at kbdeden@yahoo. com or 546-9230. Future Spartan Football Camp. Spartan football coaches and players will be hosting the Future Champs Spartan Football Camp for student athletes entering grades 5-8, July 30-Aug. 2, 10:30 a.m.-noon, Sentinel

27 High School Football Fields. The camp is $45. An emphasis will be placed on the proper techniques and fundamentals used in developing football skills. These include: blocking, tackling, passing, receiving, kicking, and other specialties such as long snapping, punting and kicking. For more information go to www. a4kcamps.weebly.com and click on the camps tab or text Coach Oliver at 360-0276. University of Montana Campus Recreation Youth Camps. Ten week-long sessions, June 17-Aug. 23. Each week campers will have the opportunity to take part in three swim instruction sessions at the Grizzly Pool, fitness activities, outdoor adventures, educational sessions and craft activities to go along with each weekly morning activity theme. Campus Recreation Youth Camps are guided by University of Montana students and absorbed by the campers. Children have the

28 opportunity to experience everything the University of Montana, Campus Recreation and the Missoula community has to offer. $160 per week; $12 pre rec hour, 7:30-8:30 a.m. and $25 after Rec hours, 3:155:30 p.m. Camp hours: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. with optional before and after hours. Register online or by phone, 243-5295. For online registration, University of Montana employees and students will be prompted to log into Campus Recreation’s online portal using their NetID (same login information as Cyberbear). The General Public is invited to create a new member account (if not done so already), which will then be used for all registrations using the online portal. (register.campusrec. umt.edu/Course/Search.aspx). Email campusrec.youthcamps@mso.umt. edu; visit umt.edu/youthcamps. Mismo is offering three gymnastics and ninja style intensive camps this summer for boys and girls ages 5 and up. Mismo camps are for beginner to advanced gymnasts and athletes. Camp runs Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. (full week, full day). Non-member $225, member $200 first child, $180 for additional siblings — must bring lunch, water, snacks. Phone 728-0908 or visit mismogym. com. Fastpitch Softball Summer Camp hosted by MT Avalanche Fastpitch Club, June 18-19, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. for girls ages 8-16. The MT Avalanche fast paced softball camp will be focused on further developing the players skills that are crucial to success on the softball field for all skill levels. Athletes will receive hands-on instruction in both offensive and defensive drills. Two day camp cost is $100, with sibling discount provided. Additional camp information and camp application can be found at: http://www.mtavalanchefastpitch. com under Softball Clinic tab or by contacting Jackie White at 406-2404075 ir by e-mail at jwavalanche@ outlook.com for camp flyer. Northwest Montana Running Camp. June 14-17, June 18-21 or June 23-

camp directory 26. Running camp is educational, challenging and, most importantly, fun. The four day camp includes morning and afternoon runs that take you through some of the stunning trails that Montana has to offer. Runners will be organized into groups and taken to the trail heads by van. Throughout your experience at the camp you will have the opportunity to learn all about different aspects of running. These educational sessions include valuable information about training, racing strategy and tactics, sport psychology, nutrition, injury prevention, running footwear and equipment, motivation and goal setting, and team building. Apply at mtrunningcamp.com. Contact Sara Brist, (406) 755-6991. Lady Griz Cage Basketball Camps (girls only), University of Montana. Team Camp, completed grades 5 -11, June 16-18. Overnight Camp, completed grades 5 -11, June 26-28. Day camp, completed grades K-8, July 15-18. For more information on camps, contact Jordan Sullivan (406480-9079). Griz Basketball Camps (boys only). Advanced Skills Camp, entering grades 5-12, June 24-26. Resident camper (two nights stay) $265; commuter camper $215. Begins at 1 p.m. Monday, ends at 1 p.m. June 26. For commuter campers, camp will end at 9 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday. Skill development, individual fundamental instruction from Grizzly coaching staff and players, great competition for all ages and levels, outstanding facilities and accommodations, 5 on 5 league and competition, 3 on 3 league and competition, 1 on 1 competition, Fastbreak league, Hot Shot competition, free throw competition, chance to meet new friends. Camp ball and t-shirt. DOCTORS PHYSICAL REQUIRED (school year OK). Youth Day Camp. July 15-18, University of Montana, 8-11:30 a.m. Grades K-7. Skill development, individual fundamental instruction from Grizzly coaching staff and players, competition for all levels and

ages, chance to meet new friends, camp ball and t-shirt. NO DOCTORS PHYSICAL NEEDED.

golf skills, along with learning golf etiquette and rules. with one day on the golf course.

Missoula Fencing Assocation full and half day beginning camps are designed for kids ages 6-17 who are either new to fencing, or who have prior fencing experience in a summer camp or after school program. All camps include the fencing basics and lots of sparring opportunity, taught in a positive, safe environment. Full day options also include other activities to improve coordination, concentration, and critical thinking skills. The main ingredient in all of our camps is FUN! All camps meet at our facility,1134 Longstaff St. in Missoula. Full day: 9 a.m.-5 pm (drop off as early as 8:30 a.m.) $240. Half day: 9 a.m.-noon (drop off as early as 8:30 a.m.) $130. info@missoulafencing.net. 406-9262175. www.missoulafencing.net

Grizzly Football Camps. Visit montanafootballcamps.com. • Youth Football Camp, entering grades 1-4, June 17-19, 8 a.m.-noon; entering grades 5-8, June 24-26, 8 a.m.-noon. $150. • 7 on 7 Team Shootout (entering grades 9-12), June 15. $40 per player. • Grizzly Big Man (O-Linemen and D-Linemen entering grades 9-12), June 15. $40 per player. • Individual Camp, (entering grades 9-12), June 14 and July 28. $95 per player. Athletics 4 Kids Strength, Speed and Agility camp, June 17-July 26, Sentinel High School. For 6 weeks, the campers will engage in strength training (a personalized strength workout for all 9-12 grade students), speed and agility, and a weekly yoga session under the direction of a certified yoga instructor. The camp is designed to accommodate all skill levels; our goal is help each student develop themselves into stronger and better athletes as well as being healthier people. The cost is $125 per camper. Session times are, 7:30-10 a.m. for kids entering grades 9-12, and 8:30-10:30 a.m. for kids entering grades 6-8. Brochures can be located at https://a4kcamps.weebly.com/ and clicking on the brochure that applies to your camper(s). For further questions, email a4kcamps@gmail. com. Larchmont Golf Course, 3200 Fort Missoula Road. Phone 721-4416, larchmontgolfcourse.com. Intro to golf, 8:30-9:30 a.m., June 18-20, June 25-27, July 9-12, July 23-25 and July 30-Aug. 1. Campers are introduced to the full swing, chipping and putting. The cost is $25. Get Course Ready, 10 a.m.-noon, June 18-21, 25-28, July 9-12, July 23-26 and July 30-Aug. 2. $75. Campers will work on their

Little Pirate Camp for ages 6-9; half and full day options. Session 1: June 22-28. Session 2: Aug. 5-9. Musketeer Camp for ages 10-14; full day only. One session: July 15-19. Teen Fencing Camp for ages 10-17; half day only (includes option to return for club practices during camp week). One session: Aug. 12-16. NBC basketball camps for ages 10-14, Valley Christian School. Boys’ camp is scheduled June 24-28, and girls’ camp is scheduled July 17-21. Teaching is broken into four focus areas: individual offense, defense, shooting and team skills. Campers are separated into teaching groups and teams based on their age and ability. For more information or to register, call 800-406-3926 or go online to https://www.nbccamps.com/ basketball/camps/valley-christianschool-missoula-mt-basketball-camps/. Hall of Fame Sports Academy Summer Camps, 18 year anniversary, June 17-Aug. 23, Playfair Park. Tuition: You have many options to choose from. If you have multiple children or plan on attending a lot of days or weeks the package deals will be cheaper. You may split days between your children ONLY with

Camp directory the package deals. A package deal must be paid in full by June 30. halloffamesportsacademy.com. Montana Super Skippers Summer Camp, June 17-20, 9-noon, Rattlesnake School. Learn how to jump rope from Montana’s best instructors. No experience required. Camp includes a T-shirt, rope and fun! Forms available at montanasuperskippers.com. Call 3609469. Summer Camps at Roots Sports and Learning Center, 216 Commerce St. Trampoline, gymnastics, acro arts, tumbling, dance and Roots preschool camps. Visit rootsacrosports. com for more information. Call 7284258. Skyhawks Sports Camps. Multisport, cheerleading, soccer, basketball, flag football, volleyball. For dates, times, locations and registration information, visit skyhawks.com/montana.

Big Sky Kids Adventure Games, June 21-23, Big Sky Resort. An adventure-packed weekend watching your competitors tackle an adventure course like no other. Mud pits, slack lines, zip lines, cargo nets, trekking, mountain biking and more will keep kids unplugged from technology, while they become environmental stewards, learn teamwork, build confidence and have plain, oldfashioned fun. Team registration: $160 per team of two until May 1; $190 after May 1 or until the race sells out. Skills Clinics: Racers have an opportunity to participate in skills clinics prior to the races to practice and perfect skills including teamwork, biking, climbing and more. Cost is $60 per participant. Register at http:// www.kidsadventuregames.com.

Tutoring camps Sylvan Learning Center for grades K-12. Individualized programs for all grades; summer camps in math and reading. Call 543-2522 or visit

sylvanlearning.com.

Writing camps Words with Wings Summer Camp. Missoula Writing Collaborative’s Words With Wings is an intensive writing summer camp for students ages 8-14. Classes take place on the University of Montana campus and participants receive one-on-one attention by professional writers from the Missoula Writing Collaborative. Every student receives their own copy of the 2019 Words With Wings anthology (with their own writing inside!) and the opportunity to read their work at the 2019 Montana Book Festival. July 8-12, July 15-19. $160 for half day (9 a.m.-noon), $265 for full day (9 a.m.-5 p.m.). $265 for both weeks, 9 a.m.-noon. $475 for both weeks full day. Register at missoulawritingcollaborative. submittable.com. For questions contact Words With Wings Summer Camp Director, Nick Littman,

29 MWCsummercampdirector@gmail. com or call 406-549-3348. Rattlesnake Writing Studio, Missoula Writing Collaborative’s summer camp for students in grades 9-12, July 8-12, 12:30-3:30 p.m., on the University of Montana Campus. The Missoula Writing Collaborative is offering week-long summer camps for high school students this July. Each camp will be co-taught by a professional writer and musician and take place on the University of Montana campus. Students will delve deep into discussions about poetry, fiction, nonfiction and songwriting. Experimentation will be encouraged, and students will have the opportunity to write, share their work, receive feedback and collaborate with their peers in a variety of genres. Founded in 1994, each year Missoula Writing Collaborative teaches over 1,500 kids to love to write. We place writers in school classrooms, after-school

June-August: Summer camp! (for ages entering 1st grade - post high school)

Run for Fun Camp, Treehouse, Camp Performing Arts Camp, Ranch Camp, Family Camp, rock climbing, rafting, backpacking, and more! Summer Sundays: Worship at 11am in the Cockrell Center Thursdays: Passion Play (begins at dusk)

art. music. Fairs & rodeos. summer theater.

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30 programs, youth homes and other venues to show young people the power of words and help them find their voices as writers. $160. Register at: missoulawritingcollaborative. submittable.com. For questions contact: Words With Wings Summer Camp Director, Nick Littman, MWCSummerCampDirector@gmail. com or call 406-549-3348.

YMCA camps Camps held at YMCA unless otherwise noted. Contact the YMCA at 3000 Russell St., 7219622, ymcamissoula.org. Camps run Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Before and after care available. Adventure Camps • Kinderkubs, ages 4-6, offered every week of camp. Outdoor activities, story time, crafts, group games, swimming and more. $184, $164 with membership. • Big Sky Adventures, for kids entering grades 4-7, July 22-26. Raft, swim, hike and climb. $241, $221 with family membership. • Junior Big Sky Adventures, entering grades 2-3. July 15-19. $241, $221 with membership. • Camp Ponderosa, entering grades 1-7. Travel to Camp Land along the Clark Fork River for Gaga Ball, low ropes course and other outdoor activities. July 22-26, July 29-Aug. 2, Aug. 5-9, Aug. 19-23. $184 per week, $164 with membership. • Camp Zootown, entering grades 1-7. Campers will experience fun field trips in and around Missoula, weekly outings to surrounding lakes, arts and crafts, games, swimming, rock climbing and more. June 17-21, June 24-28, July 1-5, July 8-12, July 1519. $184 per week, $164 with family membership. • Climbing Camp, entering grades 4-7, Aug. 12-16. $241, $221 with membership. • Junior Climbing, entering grades 2-3, Aug. 5-9. $241, $221 with membership. • Survival Camp, entering grades

4-7, June 17-21. Learn everything you need to know to survive in the wilderness. $241, $221 with membership.

• Rookie Gymnastics, ages 4-6, July 22-26, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Afternoon add on available. $86, $74 with membership.

• Junior Survival Camp, entering grades 2-3, July 1-5. $241, $221 with membership.

• Lacrosse, entering grades 2-6, June 24-28, 9 a.m.-noon. Afternoon add on available. $86, $74 with membership.

Sports camps

• Track and Field, entering grades 2-6, July 29-Aug. 2, 9 a.m.-noon. Afternoon add on available. $96, $84 with membership.

• Active 6 Camp, open to those entering or leaving sixth grade. Engage with other sixth graders through games and sports. July 1-5 (no camp July 4) and Aug. 19-23. $25.

• Triathlon, entering grades 3-6, July 1-5, 9 a.m.-noon, Afternoon add on available. $96, $84 with membership.

• Baseball/softball Camp, entering grades 1-6. July 1-5, Aug. 5-9. Full day, $184, $164 with membership. Half day, $90, $78 with membership.

• Rookie sports, ages 4-6, June 17-21, Aug. 12-16, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Afternoon add on available. $86, $74 with membership.

• Basketball camp, entering grades 1-6, June 24-28, 11-15, Aug. 1216. Full day, $184, $164 with membership. Half day, $90, $78 with membership.

• Volleyball, entering grades 3-6, July 8-12, 9 a.m.-noon. Afternoon add on available. $96, $84 with membership.

• Flag football camp, entering grades 1-6, July 8-12. Full day, $184, $164 with membership. Half day, $90, $78 with membership. • Multi-sport camp, entering grades 1-6, July 15-19ne 25-29 and Aug. 19-23. Full day, $184, $164 with membership. Half day, $90, $78 with membership. • Outdoor recreation camp, entering grades 1-6, July 29-Aug. 2. $184, $164 with membership. • Soccer camp, entering grades 1-6, June 17-21 and July 22-26. Bring shinguards and tennis shoes.

• MVP Basketball, entering grades 4-7, July 15-19, Aug. 5-9. Advanced drills. For campers familiar with basketball fundamentals. 9 a.m.-noon. Afternoon add-on available. $96, $84 with membership. • MVP Soccer, entering grades 4-7, July 29-Aug. 2. Advanced drills. For campers familiar with soccer fundamentals. 9 a.m.-noon. Afternoon add-on available. $96, $84 with membership. • MVP Football, entering grades 4-7, July 22-26. Advanced drills. For campers familiar with football fundamentals. 9 a.m.-noon. Afternoon add-on available. $96, $84 with membership.

• Dance, ages 4-6 and entering grades 2-6. Learn ballet, modern and jazz. Ages 4-6, 9:30 a.m.-noon; ages 7-12, 1-3:30 p.m. Aug. 5-9. $96, $84 with membership.

Specialty camps

• Fly fishing, entering grades 3-5, July 8-12, Aug. 5-9, $98, $86 with membership.

• Junior Art, entering grades 2-3, July 8-12, July 22-26, $197, $177 with membership.

• Rookie Fun & Fit, ages 4-6. Develop strength, endurance, coordination and self confidence through games and activities. July 15-19, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Afternoon add-on available. $86, $74 with membership.

• Babysitting 101, entering grades 6 and over. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Afternoon add on available. June 17-21, July 8-12 and July 29-Aug. 2. $113, $103 with membership.

• Art Camp, entering grades 4-7, 7-13. June 24-28, $197, $177 with membership.

• Camp Imagination, entering grades

1-5, June 17-21, June 24-28, July 1-5, July 8-12, July 15-19, July 22-26, July 29-Aug. 2, Aug. 5-9, Aug. 12-16, Aug. 19-23. Campers will enjoy field trips, projects, stories, experiments and more. $310 for June, $682 for July and $527 for August. • Crafts & Creations, entering grades 4-7, Aug. 5-9. $197, $177 with membership. • Junior Crafts & Creations, entering grades 2-3, June 24-28. $197, $177 with membership. • Culinary Camp, entering grades 4-7, July 1-5, $197, $177 with membership. • Junior Culinary Camp, entering grades 2-3, July 29-Aug. 2, Aug. 1923. $197, $177 with membership. • Engineering and Inventions, entering grades 4-7, July 29-Aug. 2, $197, $177 with membership. • Junior Music Camp, entering grades 2-3, Aug. 12-16, $197, $177 with membership. • Space Explorers, entering grades 4-7, July 8-12. $197, $177 with membership. • Teen Summer Leadership Program, entering grades 8 and above, June 24-28, July 15-19. Engage with peers in adventure, team building, leadership training and more. Program graduates are invited to apply to be junior counselors. $241, $221 with membership. • Theater, entering grades 2-7, June 17-21, July 15-19. $197, $177 with members. • School’s Out Day Camp, grades K-6, one and two day options, Aug. 26-27. Full day fee $37 per child, $33 with membership.

Missoula Parks and Recs For more information, to view the Summer Recreation Guide or to register for programs, visit missoulaparks.org, stop by Currents Aquatics Center in McCormick Park, or phone 721-PARK. Parks and Recreation offers youth recreation grants to low-income families. Grant forms are available at

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Currents Aquatics Center or on-line at missoulaparks.org. The Missoula County Park Board has allocated grant funds specifically for county residents. Share the fun with a deserving child — donate to youth recreation grants when you register for summer programs.

Discovery Camp (register by the day!)

ZTD Epic Road Trip

Pre-School Programs:

Explore and Create Camp

Just for teens:

Fantasy Camp

Splash Montana and Currents Aquatics Center

Freestone Climb On Camp

Currents and Splash Montana are home to exciting waterslides and play features, plus swim lessons, swim team, aquatics fitness, coached lap swim and so much more. Currents Aquatics Center is open daily in McCormick Park. Splash Montana opens June 1, weather permitting. Call 721-PARK or visit missoulaparks. org for more information.

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• Teen Workreation. If you are aged 13 to 16 and you are interested in getting on-the-job training at Parks and Recreation, we have a volunteer position for you. Volunteer positions include working at Currents or Splash Montana, or assisting youth camp staff with sports, games, music, arts and crafts and more. Volunteers not only receive training and great job experience, they’ll have a chance to earn incentive trips such as rock climbing, a pizza party at Splash Montana and more. Details at missoulaparks.org.

Super Sprouts Sports Skills, 45-minute intro to sports program for ages 3 to 5 in neighborhood parks.

Youth Day Camps for ages 4-14: Camps meet in 1-week sessions, June 17-Aug. 23. Visit missoulaparks.org for details. Full day camps meet 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., half-day camps meet from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or from 12:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. New for 2019, we’ve added a dayby-day Discovery Camp, so that you may sign up for only the days you need. Some camps are neighborhood park-based, others meet at a variety of outdoor locations and include overnights. Parks and Recreation’s Summer Camps include:

Farm To Table Camp Fly-Fishing Camp Fishing, Flies and River Guides Camp GoPro Camp Jr. Playmakers Lacrosse Camp Last Blast Adventure Camp Little Dipper Running Camp Mad Scientist Camp Missoula Amazing Race Camp MOBASH Skateboard Camp MOBASH Traveling Skateboard Camp Mountain Endurance Camp Mountain Kids Camp Mountain Minis Camp Nature Camp Ninja Warrior Camp Outdoor Wilderness Leisure Camp Paddle and Racquet Camp Reach MORE Camp River Wild! Camp Rod and Reel Fishing Camp Snowbowl Camp SpectrUM Earth, Wind and Fire Camp

All Star Sports Camp

Splash Montana Camp

Animal Wonders Animals Around The World and Amazing Animal Behaviorists Camps

Survival Skills Camp

Art In The Park Camp BASE Improv Comedy Camp Backcountry Adventures Camp Backyard Adventures Camp Beginners White Water Rafting Camp Bookwork Camp Bowling Camp Camp Cooks and Overlooks

Water World Beach Camp Wheels and Woods Camp Youth Triathlon Camp Zootown Derailleurs Bike Camps: ZTD Bike in the Parks ZTD Rippers ZTD GROM ZTD Minis ZTD Bike Touring Camps

Crafty Kids Camp

ZTD Bike Touring the Trail of the Coeur d’Alene

Jr. Playmakers Disc Camp

ZTD Bike Touring the Bitterroot

Tennis Camps. Enjoy learning tennis fundamentals in a fun, low-key setting. Regardless of skill level, you will have the opportunity to improve your stroke and game strategy while having a time great playing this game. Two-week sessions June 17 through Oct. 24, times vary – morning or evening for youth, evening for adults.

Tiny Sprouts, 30 minute fun and structured playtime for walkers to 3-years-old in neighborhood parks.

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