Camp Schedule: Dates, Times, Fees
Join Parks and Recreation for exciting adventures and a summer of fun!
We offer a variety of full and half-day camps at your local neighborhood parks. Programs feature a well-rounded day camp experience that includes games, arts and crafts, nature hikes, special guests and fun field trips. Your camper will be outside and active all day long in our youth day camps. Smaller group sizes and lower child-to-staff ratios will greatly enhance your child’s camp experience. The lower ratio allows for more exciting field trips and a wider variety of fun activities!
Camps meet rain or shine, as most parks have covered picnic shelters. At McCormick, campers will go inside the Currents building if necessary. Call the Weather Hotline, 541-7200, in case of inclement weather.
Scholarships are available for most camps. Download the grant application or stop by Currents Aquatics Center. Camp dates, times, fees and locations on page 10. Min of 8 and max of 20 campers per camp. Camper/Staff Ratio is 10 campers/1 staff.
Share The Fun! Add $5 to your registration to support youth recreation grants for low-income families.
All Star Sports Camp
Playing the sports your kids love, soccer, baseball and basket- ball…AND…experiencing a wide world of non-traditional sports, including, Ultimate Frisbee, Rugby and Folf. Campers will need to wear closed-toe shoes each day (no sandals.) We will provide all the necessary sports equipment.
Art Camp
Kids, express yourself through art! During this week campers will learn and participate in a variety of art projects from paintings to clay moldings. Field trips may include The Clay Studio, Missoula Art Museum and downtown art walk. KidsFest in August provides an opportunity for budding artists to display their summer master- pieces.
Bowling Camp
Get tips from the bowling experts! Play lots of fun bowling games in the morning (shoe rentals included) and enjoy the outdoors in the afternoon. Parents drop off their little bowlers at Westside Lanes and Missoula Parks and Recreation will shuttle the camp to a local park for an afternoon of fun.
Discovery Camp
Discover your wonderful surroundings! This week will be the highlight of your summer. Missoula Parks and Recreation has so much to offer right in our local parks. But we won’t stop exploring there, a typical camp day may consist of field trips to local hiking trails, fishing, and adventures throughout the community!
ECO (Green) Camp
Go green with this environmentally friendly camp by visiting and learning from sustainable centers of Missoula such as Garden City Harvest’s PEAS farm, MUD and Pacific Recycling.
Einstein Camp
Science has never been so fun! Conduct experiments while learn- ing from SPECTRUM and the National Weather Service.
Fun and Fit Camp
This is no ordinary “Bootcamp”… kids will have loads of fun being active and learning about eating healthy. Campers will learn how to live and maintain a healthy lifestyle through fun activities. Kids will be burning some serious calories and not even know it while hiking Mt. Jumbo or playing a crazy game of capture the flag. Field trips to the PEAS Farm or the UM Sports Complex are all part of this fun camp.
Nature Camp
Get in touch with our natural surroundings by learning from the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Smokejumper Center and the MT Natural History Center. You’ll experience nature nearby with visits to local parks.
Water World Beach Camp
Soak up the late summer fun in the sun! We’ll make sand castles at Playfair Park, make waves at Currents, visit local splash decks, and go crazy at Splash Montana. You won’t want to miss this action-packed week of water!
Wild West Camp
Put on ‘yer boots and explore the Wild West at Traveler’s Rest State Park, Fort Missoula, and other historic spots around town. Cowboy hats are encouraged! Dress up like cowgirls and cow- boys for a fun camp experience.
World Traveler Camp
Around the World in a week! Campers will travel to a different country/region each day while learning about language, art and culture.