Hi all,
Sorry that this is so long in the making (all of June). Hope that you may find something here that you may enjoy! Kim
ARTS & CRAFTS
Arts on Fire
200 S. 23rd Ave., Suite A1,
406/586-8081
Art on Fire’s Camp Art Attack! Enjoy working with clay, mosaics, watercolors and more. Call Sue to sign up now! 586-8081.
Elle’s Belles Cookies Etc.
7 Tai Lane
406/580-8815
www.ellesbelles.com
Elles’ Bells Cookies Baking Classes for Kids and Birthday Parties. Elle Fine will teach your kids the ins and outs of baking in her new Elle’s Bells location. Kids will bring home their new skills and treats. Go to ellesbells.com for schedule.
The Emerson Center for the Arts & Culture
111 South Grand Ave.
406/587-9797
www.theemerson.org
The Emerson offers fun-filled Summer Art Camps for ages 6-16; June 16-August 1. Taught by professional artist-educators. $90 each week, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Silver Thimble
Camp Stitch-n-Sew
1008 N. 7th Ave.
406/587-0531
Kids ages 7 and up learn to sew cool things for themselves and friends. Camps are quick, fun, and we supply the fabrics and sewing machines.
The Yarn Shop
25 N. Willson Ave.
406/585-8335
www.bozemanyarnshop.com
Busy Hands = Happy Kids! Children love to knit and weave. Join our “how-to” classes this June.
DANCE, MUSIC & THEATER
The Dance Center
111 S. Grand Ave.
(Emerson Cultural Center)
406/920-1247
Sleeping Beauty, Great Story Ballets, Great Leaps and Performing Ensemble dance camps for Ages 3-1/2 and older.
Camp Equinox
3001 W. Villard
(Learning Circle Montessori School)
406/587-0737, ext. 5
www.campequinox.com
Four thrilling weeks of performing arts creativity for kids. Now offering two sessions: June 16-July 10 and July 14-August 7. Now in our 13th year!
The Creative Arts Preschool, Inc.
2304 N. 7th Ave., Suite C-3
406/587-7192
Ages 3-6. Monday through Fiday, 9 a.m. to Noon. A Creative Arts Preschool with karate, acting, music, arts and more!
Kaleidoscope Theater
504 N. Church
406/587-3642
Campers participate in an integrated exploration of theater, art, music and movement focused around a theme and final theater production.
Kindermusik Summer Fun
with Jackie Swanson
Bozeman United Methodist Church
121 S. Willson
406/585-7946
Five-week camps for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and early elementary. Singing, instrument play, dancing, snacks and crafts.
Kindermusik at Pilgrim
406/581-3996
www.kindermusikatpilgrim.kindermusik.net
Call for summer information.
Main Street Dance Theatre
and Montana Ballet
2304 N. 7th Ave. Suite C-3
406/587-7192
www.mainstreetdancetheatre.com
Ages 2-6. Tippy Toes, an introductory ballet class and Dance Mania, a jazz and creative dance class are offered for month-long
sessions. Cost is $30 or $40 per session.
Music Lingua
101 Churn Rd.
406/586-1770
www.musiclingua.com
Music Lingua spring classes begin in April. French, German or Spanish through music, movement, drama, art and storytelling for ages 0-8 years. Spring theme is Life in the Ocean. For schedule, see website.
Rhythms World Drums &
Dance Camp
406/580-8229
Rhythms World Drum and Dance Camps for age 6-12 with Chet Leach and Ginny Watts. A world tour of fun, adventure and culture. See our ad in Montana Parent magazine!!
Youth Arts in Action
406/522-0404
www.youthartsinaction.org
Youth Arts in Action sponsors “The Classical Ballet Workshop” June 9-13. Call for more information.
EDUCATION PROGRAMS
American Red Cross
300 N. Willson, 105A
406/587-4611
Call for babysitting and CPR classes.
Child Care Connections
317 E. Mendenhall, Suite C
406/587-7786
Child Care Connections is a referral source for parents looking for summer camps and activities in the area.
Hearts and Hands Montessori
265 High-K St., Belgrade
406/388-8876
Certified teachers, Montessori materials, crafts, baking, music, yoga, caring for our pets, gardening, exploring the outdoors, water play and more!
Horse Medicine’s Children’s Circle Summer Youth Day Camp
406/223-4830 or 406/223-0776
www.horsemedicine.org
The Children’s Circle focuses on team building, leadership and problem-solving skills through structured on-the-ground activities with horses. For ages 7-17. July 14-17 and July 28-31.
In His Hands Montessori School
71 Wildhorse Trail, Belgrade
406/388-1406
email: inhishandsfoundation@yahoo.com
www.inhishandsmontessoris.org
Summer Science and Engineering Program. For boys and girls ages 6-12 years.
Summer Camp: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Science Program Noon to 4 p.m. Children will be immersed in the scientific process as we explore the sciences and engineering through lesson plans created by NASA scientists, educators and engineers.
Learning Circle Montessori School
516 W. Cleveland
406/587-2672
Come join us for nine weeks of fun, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily, June 16-Aug. 17. Montessori curriculum, Spanish, art, dance, cooking, field trips, sports activities and weekly themes. Fun, educational and creative. Flexible schedule available.
Middle Creek Montessori
1572 Cobb Hill Rd.
406/587-3817
www.middlecreekmontessori.org
2–10 years. Beautiful three-acre country setting. Montessori lessons and gardening, farm animals, music, crafts, swimming, outdoor adventures.
The Creative Arts Preschool, Inc.
2304 N. 7th Ave., Suite C-3
406/587-7192
Ages 3-6. Monday through Fiday, 9 a.m. to Noon. A Creative Arts Preschool with karate, acting, music, arts and more!
Peaks and Potentials
MSU, Extended University
406/994-6685
http://eu.montana.edu/ContinuingEd
Grades 5-7, June 9-13
A residential/commuter camp designed for high ability/high potential students. Recommendation from school personnel is required. (Brochure available)
Sage Learning Center
502 S. 19th Ave., Suite 200
406/582-9570
www.sagelearningcenter.com
Helping children ages 4-18 overcome learning challenges. Summer programs available in reading/pre-reading skills, phonics, processing skills, memory expansion, comprehension, spelling, math, foundation skills and attention developement One-to-one instruction only.
Sylvan Learning Center
251 Edelweiss Drive, Suite #2
406/586-READ
email: sylvanbozeman@bresnan.net
www.educate.com
Call Randy and Jan Morrison for information about our summer reading and math programs. Summer is the perfect time to help your child catch up and get ahead.
JUST FOR FUN
Belgrade Community Library
106 N. Broadway, Belgrade
406/388-4346
www.belgradelibrary.org
Summer Reading Program, “Catch the Reading Bug.” K-4. Wednesday programs June and July, 1:30 p.m. Check the library for specific programs.
Boys and Girls Club of SW Montana
406/587-8442
www.bgcswmt.org
Bozeman Public Library
626 East Main
406/582-2404
www.bozemanlibrary.org
Summer program: Catch the Reading Bug.
Camp Big Sky
406/995-3194
www.bigskymt.org/bsoa/camp.html
Gallatin Valley YMCA
406/994-YMCA (9622)
www.gallatinvalleyymca.org
Join the YMCA for Adventure Summer Camp in Livingston and Bozeman. $120
per week. 10-week sessions. June 9-
August 22.
SCIENCE & NATURE
Camp CMB Children’s Museum
of Bozeman
234 E. Babcock St.
406/522-9087
www.cmbozeman.org
Build! Create! Explode things! Camp CMB offers high-quality, hands-on fun for ages
5-10 including favorites ZOOM, Off-the-Wall Art and Around-the-World.
Montana Outdoor
Science School (MOSS)
4056 Bridger Canyon Dr.
(across from the “M” Trail)
406/582-0526
www.outdoorscience.org
MOSS offers year-round hands-on outdoor experiences for kids ages three to teens. Summer camps, pre-school, early release programs, and more!
Museum of the Rockies
600 W. Kagy Blvd.
406/994-6618
www.museumoftherockies.org
Dig dinosaurs, camp out in a teepee, explore an archeological site or journey to space in the planetarium at Museum of the Rockies’ summer camps.
Heart of the Valley
Summer Day Camp
406/388-9399, ext. 105
www.montanapets.org/hsgv
Do you love animals? Join this fun and educational animal-themed day camp! Lots of hands-on pet interactions!
SPECIAL NEEDS
American Diabetes Association Youth Retreat
406/256-0616 or 800/766-8596
www.diabetes.org/local
Big Sky Kids
(for young adults with cancer)
406/586-1781
www.thebigskykids@eaglemount.org
Camp Huff ‘N Puff
(American Lung Association of the Northern Rockies. For children with lung diseases)
406/442-6556
Camp Mak-A-Dream
(for children with cancer and their siblings)
406/549-5987
SPORTS & FITNESS
Big Sky Aikido
210 S. Wallace Ave.
406/585-1100
www.bozemanaikido.com
Children and young adult program. Fun eight-week beginner classes start on May 2, July 11 and September 5.
Bozeman Recreation Center
406/587-4724
www.bozeman.net
Children’s Summer Sports Camp
Montana State University
406/994-6683
Cunningham’s ATA Black Belt Academy
808 Stoneridge Dr.
406/556-8792
www.cunninghamsata.com
August 11-15. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Ages 7-12.
Children who spend their summer learning ATA Martial Arts will learn to kick the video games aside and train to be healthy, successful and confident. Call for details!
Equineimity
Annie Bolognino
406/599-4308
www.equineimity.com
Private children’s horseback riding lessons. Specializing in beginners.
Esperanza Center
6690 Sourdough Canyon Rd.
406/600-4022
www.esperanzainformation.com
The Esperanza Center offers a “safety first” approach to teaching horsemanship skills to youth. Month-long camps and on-going riding groups are available.
Gallatin Valley Lacrosse League
team@gallatinlacrosse.com
www.gallatinlacrosse.com
Play lacrosse in Montana! Join our summer league, June-July. Girls and boys ages 8-17. No experience required. Volunteers needed!
Gallatin Valley YMCA
406/994-YMCA (9622)
www.gallatinvalleyymca.org
• Flag Football Camp. Bozeman. $75. August 8 and 9.
• Swimming Lessons at Montana State University. Two 2-week sessions. Beginner, Intermediate and Parent & Tot. $60 per session. June-August.
• Formula “B” Racing. Recumbent bicycle racing. Livingston. $150. June 28-August 9.
Lone Mountain Gymnastics and Swim School
1237 N. Rouse
406/587-1180
Fun activities for kids of all ages. Great swim lessons, gymnastics, trampoline and sports camps.
Montana State University Women’s Basketball Hoop Camp
Justin Scanson
406/994-6262
email: jscanson@msubobcats.com
June 9-12. For girls entering grades 2-5 ($90). Grades 6-12 ($195). Register online at www.msubobcats.com
Montana State Volleyball Camps
406/994-6373
www.msubobcats.com
Individual Skills Camp: July 15-17, 6th-12th grade. Junior Bobcat: July 17. Up to 5th grade.
Spire Climbing Center
13 Enterprise Blvd.
406/586-0706
www.spireclimbingcenter.com
Spire Climbing Center is offering week-long summer youth camps for kids age 5-14 of all abilities.
Taekwondo West
708 N. Rouse Ave., Suite A
406/556-5090
www.taekwondowest.com
Martial arts, games, self defense and swimming are some of the things we’ll do at Taekwondo West Summer Camp.
OVERNIGHT CAMPS
Alpengirl
PO Box 1138
Manhattan, Montana 59741
800/585-7476 or 406/284-4110
www.alpengirl.com
email: alissa@alpengirl.com
Girl Powered Teen Adventure Camp. Overnight wilderness camp for girls ages 11-17 in MT, WA, AK, HI and Norway. Backpacking, yoga, horseback riding, surfing, rock climbing, rafting.
BisonVision Buffalo Camps
16 Merrill Lane, Livingston
406/539-2222
www.walkswithburros.com
An earth-based learning experience including Art in Nature, Drum Making, Bison Wisdom, Medicine Wheel Teachings, "Leave No Trace" pack trip, Geology and Ecology.
Cancer Family Network of Montana
406/587-8080
www.cancerfamilynetwork.org
Cancer Family Network of Montana provides free support, recreational and educational programs and retreats to any aged diagnosed individual and their family in Montana.
Lions Ridge
Christian Adventure Education
406/582-9757
www.lionsridge.org
Backpacking, wilderness survival and natural sciences camps for grades 5-12. Go to the website for more information and the summer calendar.
Gallatin County 4-H
406/582-3280
Gallatin Valley YMCA
406/994-YMCA (9622)
www.gallatinvalleyymca.org
Camp Child Residential Camp. $260. Helena busing provided. July 27-August 1.
Glacier Institute
406/755-1211
www.glacierinstitute.org/index2.htm
Red Lodge Music Festival
406/252-4599
www.redlodgemusicfestival.org
Rockhaven Camp
406/586-9194
www.rockhavencamp.com
A variety of overnight camps June 9-August 2 for ages K-12, including bible day camp, adventure camp, fly fishing camp, art day camp and music day camp. Call for details.
Yellowstone Alliance Adventures
406/763-4727
email: office@yellowstoneallianceadventures.com
www.yellowstoneallianceadventures.com
Yellowstone Alliance Adventures is a summer camp experience that focuses on value-based character formation in the midst of wild and crazy activities.
Yellowstone Association Institute
307/344-2591
www.yellowstoneassociation.org
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