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A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO HELENA AREA SUMMER CAMPS
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A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO HELENA AREA SUMMER CAMPS
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 2020 SUMMER CAMPS
BIG SKY CYCLING
MOUNTAIN BIKE CAMPS‌
   Big Sky Cycling and Fitness is located at
801 N. Last Chance Gulch. For more informa-
tion and to register, please call 406-442-
4644 or visit www.bigskybikes.com.

MOUNTAIN BIKING 101 (BASIC SKILLS
AND BEGINNER TRAILS)‌
   June 22-25; July 6-9
   8:30-10:30 a.m.
   Cost: $50
   Get the basics on easy trails in the Helena
South Hills area with Big Sky Cyclery experi-
enced staff. Begin learning the basics of off-
road biking skills. Day one starts at Big Sky
Cyclery with a bike safety check, bike fitting,
and some basic biking etiquette. From there,
we move into skill development and basic
trail riding.
MOUNTAIN BIKING 201
(INTERMEDIATE TRAILS)‌
   July 27-30; August 10-13
   8:30-10:30 a.m.
   Cost: $50
   Challenge yourself on more difficult trails
in the South Hills while learning the basics
of off-road biking skills, etiquette, and safety
with our experienced staff! Most of these
trails are single track with some steep ter-       HANNAFORD STREET                                DRAMA CAMP- KIDS UNDER                           Monday through Friday from June 15-August
rain. The first day will consist of drills and
discussion. The remainder of the week will be
                                                   BIBLE CHURCH                                    CONSTRUCTION‌                                    14, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. There is also an
                                                                                                                                                    extended day option until 5:30 p.m. Cost is
spent riding trails.                               SUMMER CAMPS‌                                     August 3-7                                     $225 per week with a $20 sibling discount.
                                                                                                     Cost: $10                                      Add $60 per week for the extended day op-
MEAN MOOSE                                           All camps will meet at the Hannaford            Time: 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 1:30-3 p.m.      tion. To register and for more information,
                                                   Street Bible Church at 830 N. Hannaford           Ages: Kids entering 1st – 12th grade           please visit https://www.cottonwoodalc.org/
BOARDS SUP CAMP‌                                   St. For any questions or more information,        Performance: August 7 at 7 p.m.                summer-camp or call 406-204-7080.
    Learn to Stand Up Paddleboard this             please contact the church at 406-449-2273         All students will participate in this musi-
summer! Mean Moose Boards is excited to
offer SUP Camp! Campers learn from a cer-
                                                   or email hsbckids@hannaford.org.                cal by singing and acting, either individually   COTTONWOOD ALC
                                                                                                   or collectively.
tified PaddleFit instructor SUP fundamen-          VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL,                                                                           WILDERNESS AND
tals like paddling, turning and balance and
are challenged to demonstrate their skills
                                                   ROCKY RAILWAY‌                                  COTTONWOOD ALC                                   LEADERSHIP SUMMER
through team building activities and obsta-          June 15-19                                    SUMMER CAMP‌                                     SEMESTER‌
cle courses. Campers will also learn about           Cost: Free                                       Join us at Cottonwood ALC this summer           Cottonwood ALC is proud to offer a sum-
our environment and take part in a stew-             Time: 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.                     for a dynamic, collaborative, student-           mer of leadership skill building and wilder-
ardship project. Camp is Monday through              Ages: 4 years old through 6th graders         directed summer camp experience. Our             ness exploration for teens. The semester is
Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Spring               Climb aboard for mountains of fun at          mixed-age camps include kids ages 6-13           a combination of once per week workshops
Meadow Lake State Park. We offer early-            Rocky Railway! On this faith-filled adven-      and give all kids practice in self-directed      and two backpacking trips led by our rock-
drop off and late pick-up for those who            ture, kids discover that trusting Jesus pulls   learning. Our facilitators work with camp-       star facilitator Amy Shike. Amy Shike has
need. Campers must be able to swim and             them through life’s ups and downs.              ers to identify individual and common            been leading character development based
be comfortable in the water. Price is $200.                                                        interests and plan adventures and projects       expeditions on land, water, and rock since
Contact Chelsea Coli for more information          JUNIOR CAMP AT MIZPAH‌                          each week. Kids get to design their camp         2014. She holds current Wilderness First
or to enroll at 518-331-0221 or email info@          July 6-9                                      experience. Our creative facilitators will       Responder and Wilderness Water Safety
meanmooseboards.com. Or visit their web-             Cost: $70                                     offer things they are passionate about too.      certifications. The bulk of her experience
site at meanmooseboards.com.                         Time: 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.                     Activities include capture the flag, song        has been as a lead instructor for Voyageur
    Sessions are:                                    Ages: Kids entering 4th- 6th grade            writing, scavenger hunts, cartoon draw-          Outward Bound School in Ely, Minnesota,
    „„ July 13-17 (Ages 8-10)                        This is an overnight camp at Mizpah           ing, and much more. Everything we do is          and she’s stoked to bring her experience to
    „„ July 20-24 (Ages 11-13)                     Christian Retreat. Join us for a fun week in    rooted in play so kids are sure to go home       Cottonwood and Montana. The program is
                                                   the mountains.                                  happy, having played hard. The camp runs         designed for anyone ages 14-18. Program
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                                                                                                                                                            2020 SUMMER CAMPS
cost is $400 (early bird rate until April 15)    Montana day camp incorporates a variety            natural science teachers with field trips at   HIGH SCHOOL CAMP‌
with an option to add a wilderness first aid     of fun-filled activities as tools to create an     least twice a week. Each week provides a         June 28-July 3, July 19-24
certification course on for an additional        environment for teaching respect, team-            broad theme topic which will be hands-on         Grades: 9-12
$275.                                            work, leadership, life principles for Mon-         experienced. The camp focuses on the natu-       Cost: $425
   Important dates are as follows:               tana youth. The camp will be held at Living        ral sciences in an enjoyable, child friendly
   June 18-August 6: Thursday workshops          Hope Fellowship at 4954 Arrowhead Drive            environment. For more information, please      LEADER IN TRAINING‌
from 4-7 p.m.                                    in Helena. Drop off times will be between          call 406-422-4009 or email Gretchen.na-          July 6-17
   July 9-10: Overnight backpacking trip         7:30-8 a.m. Pick up times will be between          turestory@gmail.com.                             Grades: 9-10
   August 8-9: optional wilderness first aid     5-5:30 p.m. Cost is $100, which covers                                                              Cost: $650
course                                           all tuition, food, housing, and activities.        GLACIER SUMMER CAMP‌
   August 10-14: Weeklong backpacking trip       For more information, please visit www.                                                           H-2-OH YEAH CAMP‌
   To register and for more information,         SEPMontana.com or www.facebook.com/                   Glacier Camp and Presbyterian Confer-         July 5-10
please visit https://www.cottonwoodalc.org/      SEPMontana.                                        ence Center sits beside beautiful Flathead       Grades: 3-8
wilderness or call 406-204-7080.                                                                    Lake at exit 93 on Highway 93. There is a        Cost: $480
                      RHYTHM DRUMS                                                                  boat dock where all can enjoy the water
SEP MONTANA           SUMMER CAMP‌
                                                                                                    either in the swimming area or with canoes,    JUNIOR HORSE CAMP‌
                                                                                                    kayaks and a few good jumps on the super         June 28-July 2, July 19-24
OVERNIGHT YOUTH CAMP‌ June 22-26                                                                    water trampoline. There is also a volleyball     Grades: 3-5
   July 14-18                                       Children ages 4-12 are invited to join Chet     and a basketball court, a rope challenge         Cost: $625
   SEP Montana Youth Camp is a week-long         Leach (aka Mr. Chet) for a week long drum          course, archery, amphitheater, picnic and
overnight Christian-based community youth        camp in Helena on June 22-26th from 9 a.m.         fire pit areas along with endless trails for   JR. HIGH HORSE CAMP‌
camp for kids between the age of 8 (or go-       – 12 p.m. each day. This summer camp will          hiking and horseback riding. Enroll in one       June 21-26, June 12-17
ing into 2nd grade) to 17 years old. Started     include drumming from Africa, Brazil, Cuba,        or more of our scheduled weeks of summer         Grades: 6-8
in 2007, SEP Montana overnight camp              and Egypt. Your child will learn about world       camp. Some scholarships available. All of        Cost: $625
incorporates a variety of activities such as     culture through storytelling, games and of         our programs focus on faith, friendships and
tubing, boating, swimming, jet skiing, arts/     course lots of drumming! Rhythms Camp              fun. Contact Glacier Camp by phone: 406-       JR. HIGH A(AMBLE) B(BIVOUAC)
crafts, leadership training, wilderness skills   price is $175. Early registration begins April 1   844-2114, by email: info@glaciercamp.org       C(CANOE)‌
and other fun-filled activities as tools to      and is just $165. Sibling discounts and schol-     or visit online at www.glaciercamp.org.
create an environment for teaching respect,      arships are available. To register your child                                                       July 26-31
teamwork, leadership, life principles and a      for this fun, cultural, rhythmic event, please     MINI CAMP‌                                       Grades:6-8
variety of other of things for Montana youth.    go to www.rhythmdrums.com and click on               June 21-24, July 12-15                         Cost: $425
The camp will be held at Group Shelter A         “Summer Camps.” The camp promises to                 Grades 1-2
and B at Hellgate Campground on Canyon           take your child on a “Magic carpet ride of           Cost: $295                                   FLATHEAD LAKE UNITED
Ferry Lake. Cost is $200, which covers all tu-   rhythm around the World” thru storytelling
ition, food, housing, and activities. For more   and drumming! For more information, please         JR. HIGH CAMP‌                                 METHODIST CAMP‌
information, please visit www.SEPMontana.        call 406-580-8229.                                   June 28-July 3, July 19-24                      Campers will spend the week learn-
com or www.facebook.com/SEPMontana.                                                                   July 26-31                                   ing about themselves and practicing liv-
                                                 NATURE STORY                                         Grades: 5-8                                  ing gracefully in a loving and supportive
SEP MONTANA                                      MONTESSORI CAMP‌
                                                                                                      Cost: $425                                   Christian environment. We do all this while
                                                                                                                                                   enjoying the sunshine and entertainment
YOUTH DAY CAMP‌                                    Summer is about exploration and fun!             JUNIOR CAMP‌                                   Flathead Lake has to offer. There are three
  August 11-14                                   Come join Nature Story Montessori for                July 12-17                                   different age level camps offered through-
  SEP Montana Youth Camp is a Christian-         our Field Immersion Nature School (FINS)             July 26-31                                   out the summer. Register at www.flathead-
based community day camp for kids be-            summer camp. The camp is geared for kids             Grades 3-5                                   camp.org. Call 406-844-3483 for more
tween the age of 5 (or going into kindergar-     entering 1st-5th grades. Students will ex-           Cost: $425                                   information.
ten) to 12 years old. Started in 2018, SEP       plore the wilderness with highly qualified                                                           Tween camp for youth entering Grades

                                                                                                                                                                Ages 6 - 13

    Laughing Stock Horses                                                                                                                                 MondAy - FridAy
                                                                                                                                                            10AM - 3pM
                                                                                                                                                          Cost is $175 per
   Kids Horseback Riding Camps for Beginners and Intermediate Riders                                                                                     student per week
                            Minimum Age 6
                      M – F 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.                                                                                                        Cardiello Art Garage
                                                                                                                                                            912 8th Ave. Helena
                  Cost: $250 - must receive $50 to reserve spot                                                                                             (406) 442-8165
      Call Candy for dates and more information 442-2890
                                                                                                         Check our website for summer art camp schedule: cardielloartgarage.com
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4—6: June 28-July 1 ($199)                                                                                                                       for high school students in Helena on June 15-
   Middler camp for youth entering Grades                                                                                                        17. It is called the Aviation Career Exploration
7 – 9: June 21-26 ($349)                                                                                                                         (ACE) Academy. The two-day resident camp
   Intergenerational camp for all age levels                                                                                                     will immerse students in wide ranging aspects
and groupings: July 1-5                                                                                                                          of aeronautics. The camp will be held at the
   Senior high camp grades 10 – 2020 grads:                                                                                                      Montana Learning Center on Canyon Ferry
July 6-11 ($349)                                                                                                                                 Reservoir. For more information, contact Jer-
                                                                                                                                                 emy Gouley for questions at 406-444-9568.
COHESION DANCE
SUMMER WORKSHOPS‌                                                                                                                                CAMP MARSHALL‌
   Workshops are located at Cohesion Cen-                                                                                                           Put on by the Episcopal Diocese of Mon-
ter for Dance and the Arts at 1020 Argyle                                                                                                        tana, Camp Marshall includes a series of
Street. Registration is available online at                                                                                                      residential summer camps for youth and
cohesiondance.org. Financial assistance is                                                                                                       families. Camp Marshall is set on 26 acres of
available for all workshops. Contact Tanya                                                                                                       land adjacent to Flathead Lake on the Flat-
at 406-422-0830 or tanya@cohesiondance.                                                                                                          head Indian Reservation. The 2020 camp
org with any questions.                                                                                                                          includes the following sessions:
                                                                                                                                                    „„Grace Camp (June 14-19): for rising
DANCE AND CREATIVE                                                                                                                               3rd—8th graders with an incarcerated par-
INTEGRATION WORKSHOP‌                                                                                                                            ent (no cost and transportation is provided
                                                                                                                                                 by request)
  June 22-26                                                                                                                                        „„Jr. Middler 1 (June 21-26): for rising
  Ages 7-Adult, all levels and abilities                                                                                                         3rd—8th graders ($400)
  *Enjoy both camps for the discounted                                                                                                              „„Jr. Middler 2 (July 5-10): For rising 3rd—
price of $300                                                                                                                                    8th graders ($400)
  „„Creative Integration                                                                                                                            „„Senior High Camp (July 12-18): For ris-
  9 a.m. – 12 p.m.                                                                                                                               ing 9th—12th graders ($425)
  $160                                                                                                                                              „„Family Camp (June 28-July 3): For fami-
  „„Dance Technique                                                                                                                              lies ($625/cabin)
  1-4 p.m.                                                                                                                                          „„Adventure Week (June 28-July 3): camp-
  $160                                                                                                                                           ing and paddling for rising 8th—12th graders
                                                                                                                                                 ($425)
ADAPTIVE DANCE CAMP‌                                                                                                                                „„Alumni Weekend (August 21-23): For
    June 22-26                                                                                                                                   camp alumni & family ($75-$150/person)
    1-3 p.m.                                     State Forest east of Missoula learning about    6th grade and without ensemble experi-             To register, please visit campmarshall-
    Ages: 6-18                                   forestry, water, soils, geology, range, wild-   ence are invited to attend the Lesson Camp      montana.org or call camp registrar, Jill Sal-
    $65                                          life, recreation and having fun. Information    to get started with a variety of instruments    lin, at 406-442-2230 X100.
                                                 and Applications can be found at http://for-    and vocal skills. Students between 7th and
KIDS DANCE & ARTS CAMP‌                          estry.msuextension.org/mnryc.html               12 grades who want to learn a new instru-       EXPLORATIONWORKS‌
    July 6-8                                                                                     ment are also invited to attend the Lesson
    9-11 a.m.                                    BABYLON VACATION                                Camp. Last Chance Music Camp is located at         ExplorationWorks, located at 995 Carousel
    Ages 3-6                                                                                     Helena Middle School and will run from June     Way, offers a great variety of learning camps
    $60                                          BIBLE SCHOOL‌                                   15-26. The camp for 6th graders will run from   for kids in the summer. Pre-registration is
                                                   Attend vacation bible school at Life Cov-     2:30-4 p.m. The camp for 7-12 graders will      required for all ExplorationWorks summer
DANCE THE DIVIDE‌                                enant Church on June 22-26. Vacation bible      be held from 8 a.m. -2:30 p.m. Contact Kevin    camps. There is an $80 non-refundable de-
    August 3-7                                   school is a great opportunity for kids to learn Cleary at 324-2816 or kcleary@helenaschools.    posit for each class. Cost for morning and/
    9 a.m. – 5 p.m.                              more about God and how much he loves            org or Tyson Reiter at 324-1026 or treiter@     or afternoon camps is $165 for members and
    Ages 7-18                                    each one of us. It is also a great opportunity  helenaschools.org for more information.         $190 for non-members. Cost for Mini camps
    $300                                         for them to invite friends to come to a fun        Schedule:                                    is $75 for members and $90 for non-mem-
                                                 church event with them, and for us as a            Lesson Camp: June 15-19 from 9:30-           bers. Full payment is due one week before
MONTANA NATURAL                                  church to reach out to our community. For       11 a.m.                                         the first scheduled class. Online registration
                                                 more information, please call, 406-442-6813.       Full Camp: June 22-26 from 8 a.m. –          is encourage. To register, please visit www.
RESOURCES YOUTH CAMP‌                                                                            2:30 p.m.                                       explorationworks.org/summer-camps. For
   Being held July 12-17. Drop the Wii and get   LAST CHANCE                                                                                     more information, call 406-457-1800.
in the woods! Summer Camp in Montana for
                                                 MUSIC CAMP‌                                     MDT AVIATION CAREER
all youth ages 14-18. A wonderful opportu-                                                                                                       JUNE 15-18 CAMPS‌
nity to get the kids outside where learning         Last Chance Music Camp offers small group    EXPLORATION (ACE)                                 Prehistoric Party Mini
and recreation come together, to foster
understanding and instill appreciation for
                                                 instruction and ensemble work for young
                                                 musicians who are entering 6th-12th grades.
                                                                                                 ACADEMY‌                                          Prehistoric Party
                                                                                                                                                   Take Flight
the natural amenities of Montana. Campers        Students between 7th and 12th grades with       JUNE 25-26                                        Culinary Camp
attending the Montana Natural Resources          prior ensemble experience may attend the        The Montana Department of Transporta-             Prehistoric Party Mini
Youth Camp spend one week at the Lubrecht        Full Camp this summer. Students entering     tion, Aeronautics Division, is hosting a camp        Culinary Camp Mini
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                                                                                                                          2020 SUMMER CAMPS
  LEGO Creations                                                                                                 Cost per camper: $225/week or $425 for
  3D Printing                                                                                                 both weeks.
                                                                                                                 Helena School District and Montessori-
JUNE 22-25 CAMPS‌                                                                                             certified teachers will use Montessori
  Infinity and Beyond Mini                                                                                    materials and methods to foster curiosity,
  Force Academy                                                                                               learning and excitement. Teachers Libby
  Extreme Fort Building                                                                                       Kenney and Tony Napoletano will lead the
  Infinity and Beyond Mini                                                                                    first week; Amy Casne-Fetz and Tony Napo-
  Potions                                                                                                     letano will lead the second week. Join us for
  Engineer It!                                                                                                a fun week (or two!) of indoor and outdoor
  Galaxy Explorers                                                                                            activities exploring science, art and more.
                                                                                                              No Montessori experience necessary! Visit
JUNE 29-JULY 2 CAMPS‌                                                                                         helenamontessori.org to register.
  Experiment Extravaganza Mini
  Prehistoric Party                                                                                           KAY’S KIDS: FREE YOUTH
  Wilderness Survival
  Extreme Fort Building                                                                                       SUMMER RECREATION
  Experiment Extravaganza Mini                                                                                   The City of Helena Parks and Recreation
  Potions                                                                                                     partners with the non-profit Kay McKenna
  Incredible World of Bats                                                                                    Youth Foundation to provide completely
  Tech Masters                                                                                                free summer day camps for kids. They offer
                                  Full S.T.E.A.M. Ahead Mini   AUGUST 10-13 CAMPS‌                            three different camps that run through-
JULY 6-9 CAMPS‌                   LEGO da Vinci                  Incredible World of Bats Mini                out the summer for ages 6 and 7, ages 8
  Incredible Critters Mini        Intro to EV3 Robotics          Full S.T.E.A.M. Ahead!                       and 9, and ages 10 and 11. Children rotate
  Animal Adventures               SciGirls                       Daily Dissection                             throughout Helena’s wonderful parks with
  Zoom into Zoology                                              Incredible World of Bats Mini                their age group so that they may experience
  Incredible Critters Mini       JULY 27-30 CAMPS‌               Experiment Extravaganza                      a variety of activities, like pickleball instruc-
  LEGO Creations                  Potions! Mini                  Intro to Robotics                            tors, swim lessons, planting a garden and
  Intro to Robotics               Junior Chefs                   Tetrix Advanced                              more. Each week has a different theme, so
  Tech Masters                    Tech Detectives                                                             no two weeks of camp are the same!
                                  Wilderness Survival          AUGUST 17-20 CAMPS‌                               Registration is required for all participants
JULY 13-16 CAMPS‌                 Potions! Mini                  B.E.S.T. Camp Mini                           in the program. Please visit helenamt.gov/
  Outdoor Explorers Mini          Last Best Camp                 Kids Kicking Cancer Camp                     parks or call 406-447-8077 to register, more
  To Infinity and Beyond!         Molecular Mayhem               B.E.S.T. Camp                                information and program dates.
  Secret Agent                    EV3 Evolved                    LEGO da Vinci                                   The City of Helena Parks and Recreation
  Water Wonders                                                                                               also partner with the Munchtana Food Pro-
  Outdoor Explorers Mini         AUGUST 3-6 CAMPS‌             HELENA MONTESSORI                              gram to provide free lunches for the camp-
  LEGO Creations                  LEGO Creations Mini                                                         ers and Helena’s youth.
  Intro to EV3 Robotics           Experiment Extravaganza      SUMMER CAMP‌                                      Day camps are held three different
  Molecular Mayhem                Superhero Science               Dates: June 22-26 and August 10-14          parks, please check to see where your
                                  Culinary Camp                   Time: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.                child’s camp is scheduled to be every week.
JULY 20-23 CAMPS‌                 LEGO Creations Mini             Where: June week—Broadwater Elementary         • Barney Park Shelter, 1950 Cleveland
  Full S.T.E.A.M Ahead Mini       Junior Chefs                 School (900 Hollins Ave.); August week—Cen-       • Lincoln Park Warming House, 1800 N.
  Animal Adventures               SciGirls Jr.                 tral Elementary School (420 N. Warren St.)     Roberts
  Zoom into Zoology               Intro to Tetrix Robotics        Who: Open to all currently enrolled K-5        • Memorial Park Warming House, 1105
  Water Wonders                                                students                                       Last Chance Gulch

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HOLTER MUSEUM OF                                                                                                                                cious group of young artists will create
                                                                                                                                                and record their own Olympics event.
ART SUMMER CAMPS‌                                                                                                                               These leaders will develop individual
   The Holter Museum of Art is located at 12                                                                                                    and team activities and broadcast their
E. Lawrence, phone (406) 442-6400. Regis-                                                                                                       competition and results in a final video
tration is available online at www.holtermu-                                                                                                    project. Events range from serious to
seum.org.                                                                                                                                       silly, including anything from sprinting
                                                                                                                                                and biking to egg races and spit-ball
CREATIVITY CAMP WITH JULYNN                                                                                                                     competitions and everything in between.
   June 15-19                                                                                                                                   Camp participants will develop their own
   9 a.m.-3 p.m.                                                                                                                                activities, and direct scenes to document
   Ages: 8-12                                                                                                                                   the whole event.
   $195 members; $215 for non-members
   All Day Camp, please bring a lunch and                                                                                                       ADVENTURES IN CARDBOARD CAMP
water bottle                                                                                                                                    AND ARTIST RESIDENCY
   Using recycled materials, participants
will create original masks and costumes                                                                                                           ALL DAY CAMP
and their own story to tell through                                                                                                               July 27-31
art. Using storytelling, visual arts, and                                                                                                         9 a.m.-4 p.m.
movement, children will be encouraged to                                                                                                          Ages: 8-17
connect with their natural surroundings                                                                                                           $200 members; $225 for non-members
and the diversity of beings that inhabit                                                                                                          BRING LUNCH AND WATER BOTTLE
them. Students collaborate in creating                                                                                                            Come one, come all, Adventures in Card-
a performance piece, giving life to their                                                                                                      board is coming to Helena, Montana! The
unique characters and present it at the                                                                                                        popular Minnesota summer camp experi-
end of the workshop. Friends and family                                                                                                        ence will host a weeklong camp here in the
join us for a cabaret performance to                                                                                                           Rockies. The Holter Museum is hosting 4 vis-
celebrate what we create on the last day                                                                                                       iting artists to lead this unique and fantastic
of camp.                                          ART IN THE GREAT OUTDOORS                         9 a.m.-3 p.m.                              summer camp.
                                                  WITH JULYNN                                       Ages: 8-12                                    Adventures in Cardboard uses the power
LEGO-MATION BRICKFILM                                                                               $195 members; $215 for non-members         of fantasy storytelling to explore and com-
WITH CARLY                                        July 6-10                                         All Day Camp, please bring a lunch and     bine crafting, improvised roleplay, and tacti-
                                                  9 a.m.-12 p.m.                                 water bottle                                  cal competition into creative mythic outdoor
   June 22-26                                     Ages: 6-8                                         What is Modernism? This “ism” encom-       play.
   9 a.m.-12 p.m.                                 $135 members; $165 non-members                 passes a vast array of artistic styles that      Learn more about Adventures in Card-
   Ages: 8-12                                     Join us in the great outdoors! This site-      challenged traditional modes of expression board in Minnesota. https://adventuresin-
   $135 members; $165 non-members               specific camp asks kids to observe and           with bold forms and daring ideas. Camp par- cardboard.com/mission/
   Campers who love to play Legos and video think critically about their environment             ticipants will take inspiration from some of
games are inspired by this opportunity to       and use it as a space to create. Campers         the most influential artists of the Modernist PASSPORT ON A PLATE WITH CARLY
learn and apply stop motion techniques to       will work individually and collectively to       era. Painting, designing, and moving like        August 3-7
their love of Legos. We develop simple sto-     create temporary, site-specific sculptures       Pablo Picasso, Paul Klee, Martha Graham,         9 a.m.-1 p.m.
ries in two person teams, envision and build out of material found in their natural envi-        and Alvin Ailey, students will paint, print,     Ages 8-12
a Lego cast and set, then learn and practice ronments as well as making art inspired by          move and create narrative art keeping it all     $175 members; $190 non-members
stop motion to tell our stories entirely out of the shapes, textures and colors of materi-       Modern of course!                                **Please note any food restrictions or al-
Legos. Open to all genders! Art and technol- als we find and sustainably harvest from                                                          lergies on registration form**
ogy supplies and equipment use included.        the natural world.                               2020 HELENA OLYMPICS                             Back by popular demand! This class
   *Limited to 12 kids*                                                                           WITH JULYNN                                  combines art and cooking as students
                                                  SUPERHERO CAMP WITH JULYNN                                                                   explore the cultures of other countries
TACO TUESDAY WITH CARLY                              July 6-10                                      July 20-24                                 through visual and culinary art. Partici-
   July 6-10                                         1 p.m.-4 p.m.                                  9 a.m.-3 p.m.                              pants will “travel” the globe as they cre-
   9 a.m.-12 p.m.                                    Ages: 6+                                       Ages: 8-12                                 ate healthy and exotic foods and enjoy
   Ages: 8-12                                        $135 members; $165 non-members                 $195 members; $215 for non-members         the fruits of their labor each day with a
   $135 members; $165 non-members                    In addition to their superhuman powers,        All Day Camp, please bring a lunch and     sit down lunch together. If you love art
   **Please list any food restrictions or al-     a superhero needs a great name, amazing        water bottle                                  and love to cook then this is the class for
lergies**                                         costume, and an action-packed life with           This summer, the world will be en-         you!
   Learn to cook homemade flour and corn          arch-rivals to overthrow and cities to save.   grossed in the most elite contemporary
tortillas, shredded meats, guacamole, pico di     This camp brings the materials and the         sporting competition of our times: the        YMCA DAY CAMPS‌
gallo, and more as we explore the many vari-      questions to guide us as we flesh out and      2020 Olympics. Competitors from around
ations of tacos—make traditional, walking,        create our very own superhero and put it to    the world face off in events that test           No need for a passport! Join us this
street and even dessert tacos! We personal-       action!                                        their speed, agility, stamina, and per-       summer for the Olympics! Each week we
ize kitchen aprons, create recipe books, learn                                                   severance, representing the best of the       will “travel” around the world testing our
about kitchen safety, and practice basic skills   MODERN MODERNISTS WITH JULYNN                  best in their countries for a world-wide      athletic prowess, sampling regional foods,
like measuring and following directions.            July 13-17                                   audience. In Helena, Montana, an auda-        and enjoying the local amenities. Every
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week campers will swim, enjoy a movie out-      catapult fitness, balloon ball art, basketball,   WEEK 5: AFRICA                                  us and let your imagination soar.
ing, visit interesting places, meet amazing     apple slice cookies, swimming, and much              July 13-17
people and enjoy amazing meals! It is more      more. Join for this start to a lifetime of in-       Join us as we explore Africa. Campers will   WEEK 9: AUSTRALIA
than a camp it is a character builder, an       spiration.                                        make mummy heads (with apples), African            August 10-14
imagination incubator, a lifetime of inspira-                                                     masks, Chakalaka, and explore the wilds            Come join us in the land down under.
tion, and where friendships are formed for      WEEK 2: TOKYO                                     of our very own Camp Child. This week will      Campers will create a Boomerang, paint
life! Sign up for one week or join us for the     June 22-26                                      build character and incubate imagination.       story stones, create and try authentic
whole summer! Ages 6-18.                          Join us as we explore this year’s host                                                          snacks, play beach volleyball and much
   Rates are per child/per week. Weekly         country, Tokyo. Campers will explore Ozo          WEEK 6: NORTH AMERICA                           more. Join us for imagination and inspira-
rates are $145 for Y members and $235 for       Bot coding, create their own Olympic torch,        July 20-24                                     tions when we explore Australia.
non-members. There is a non-refundable,         create and try Sunomono: Japanese cucum-           Join us as we explore North America.
non-transferable $15 deposit required per       ber salad, swimming, and much more.              Campers will experience inflatabull riding,    WEEK 10: SOUTH AMERICA
child, per week to reserve your spot. Reg-                                                       be in a parade, go to the Last Chance Stam-       August 17-21
istration opens March 1 for YMCA members        WEEK 3: USA                                      pede Fair, make sand art and much more.           Join us as we explore South America.
only. Registration for non-members opens           June 29-July 3                                This week will incubate imagination, inspire, Campers will play soccer, create a zip-line
on February 3. Weeks do fill up quickly.           Team USA. This week campers will cel-         and create friendship for life.                (for Lego Figures), create a Ojo De Dios “Eye
Please call 406-442-9622 for availability.      ebrate our country and our team. Campers                                                        of God, and make and eat corn tortillas. Join
   Camps are Monday through Friday from         will create fireworks in a jar, confetti launch- WEEK 7: OCEANS                                 us for this week of inspirations and charac-
7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Before and after         ers, energy bites, water polo, and a trip to       July 27-31                                   ter development
care is available at no additional cost. Our    Spring Meadow Lake. Come and join our              Sail the seas with us. Campers will partici-
counselors are highly motivated, trained        team and make lifelong friends.                  pate in swimming races, create boats, eat      WEEK 11: ANTARCTICA
individuals and most are pursuing careers in                                                     Octopus dogs, and much more. Campers will         August 24-28
education. We strive to maintain an average     WEEK 4: ASIA                                     build lifelong friendships.                       Come chill out with us as we explore
camper to counselor ratio of 10:1.                 July 6-10                                                                                    Antarctica. Campers will use scooters to ski
                                                   Smoking dragons, blown paint art, cu-         WEEK 8: EUROPE                                 across the gym, create mozzarella penguins,
WEEK 1: ROAD TO THE OLYMPICS                    cumber sushi, and much more. Come ex-              August 3-7                                   create instant ice and the Northern Lights.
  June 15-19                                    plore the continent of Asia with us. Come          Join us for adventures in Europe. Camp-      Join for this final week of inspirations, imag-
  Start the journey to the road to the          join us for this week where imaginations can ers will build a catapult, create a castle, and ination, character development, and lifelong
Olympics with us. Campers will experience       run wild.                                        participate in a dodge ball siege. Come join friendships.

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 2020 SUMMER CAMPS
YMCA CAMP CHILD
SUMMER CAMPS‌
   1200 N. Last Chance Gulch, 442-9622
   The YMCA offers day camps and week-
long camps at Camp Child, in the high alti-
tude forest at the Continental Divide, west
of Helena. Register online at helenaymca.
org/camp-child.

YMCA COUNSELORS IN TRAINING (CIT)
   June 14-19
   Ages: 13-16
   Cost: $190 (members); $225 (non-mem-
bers)
   CIT Camp cultivates the potential in our
teenagers to be the leaders of tomorrow.
Students will train under senior counselors
and camp leadership to become future
Camp Child counselors. The students will
train under current senior counselors and
camp leadership to get a foundational un-
derstanding of leadership, character, and
the technical skills to be a successful Camp
Child counselor.

FAMILY OVERNIGHT CAMP
   June 5-7
   Cost: $80 per person
   For families looking for a unique expe-
rience that grows the entire family. This
weekend camp will be three days of creative
activities, fun, and family connection. We
do the work, you connect with your kids. No
need to rush out of town to grab your camp
spot because your cabin is warm and ready
for you when you get here!

OVERNIGHT CAMP
  June 21-26; June 28-July 3                       leadership, confidence and self-awareness.         Our youth fishing program will teach our           wildlife and environment all while experi-
  Cost: $350 (members); $400 (non-mem-             Our youth Outdoor Skills program will pro-         youth everything they need to know to              encing kayaking, paddle boarding, rafting,
bers)                                              vide the building blocks for our children          embark on a lifetime of angling enjoyment.         and rowing. History, hydrology, minimal
  Ages: 7-18                                       to embark on a lifetime of enjoyment of            In our course, kids will learn the basics of       impact practices, and art in nature will be
  The Camp Child Overnight Camp has been           outdoor activities. In our course, kids will       fishing including casting, knot tying, fly fish-   incorporated.
redesigned from the ground up with a new           learn the basics of trekking, land naviga-         ing, rigging a fishing rod, fly selection, and
curriculum centered on providing the build-        tion, vegetation (focusing on Montana              fighting fish on a rod. Beyond these basics,       MOUNTAIN BIKING ADVENTURE
ing blocks for character development, lead-        vegetation), wildlife, weather and environ-        kids also learn fascinating facts about local      DAY CAMP
ership, confidence, and self-awareness. The        ment, water safety, proper clothing and            Montana fish, their environment, feeding
new Camp Child Overnight Camp will give            gear, geology, as well as minimal impact           habits, and fishing safety.                       July 6-10; July 13-17; July 20-24; July 17-31;
our children an experience that will build         practices. In addition, day three of each                                                         August 3-7; August 10-14
exemplary lives.                                   track includes a full day of survival training     RAFTING, KAYAKING, AND PADDLE                     Cost: Registration fee of $30 per week;
                                                   for kids.                                          BOARDING ADVENTURE DAY CAMP                    $195 (members); $245 (non-members)
OUTDOORSMAN ADVENTURE                                                                                                                                   Ages: 6-18
DAY CAMP                                           FISHING ADVENTURE DAY CAMP                            July 13-17; August 3-7                         In our introductory mountain bike course,
                                                     July 6-10; July 13-17; July 20-24; July 17-31;      Cost: Registration Fee of $30 per week;     the kids will learn the fundamentals of
  July 6-10; July 13-17; July 20-24; July 17-31;   August 3-7; August 10-14                           $220 (members); $270 (non-members)             Mountain bike control and operation, bike
August 3-7; August 10-14                             Cost: Registration fee of $30 per week;             Ages: 6-18                                  components and maintenance, bike safety,
  Cost: Registration fee of $30 per week;          $170 (members); $220 (non-members)                    Explore Montana’s beauty by river and       trail navigation, and the basic introductory
$170 (members); $220 (non-members)                   Ages: 6-18                                       lake! This new program is centered on          mountain biking skills. After initial funda-
  Ages: 6-18                                         The Camp Child Adventure Day Camp is             providing the building blocks for character    mentals, they will split their time between
  The Camp Child Adventure Day Camp is             a new program centered on providing the            development, leadership, confidence and        the skills track at Camp Child, and some of
a new program centered on providing the            building blocks for character development,         self-awareness. Students will be taught pad- the world class terrain for beginners in the
building blocks for character development,         leadership, confidence and self-awareness.         dling techniques, water safety skills, aquatic Helena mountain bike trail network. Under
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the guidance of our esteemed and profes-         Friday from 9 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.            activities and outdoor recreation Monday-        June 21-25 (Zombie Apocalypse)
sionally certified coaches, there is no better     Cost: $250 - must receive $50 upfront to Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. They        June 28-July 2 (Search and Rescue Flight
way for your child to experience the thrill      hold spot. Call Candy for more information are bussed to the Montana Learning Center      Squad)
of mountain biking in a supervised and con-      at 406-442-2890                            from a Helena location. Campers experience       July 5-9 (Fly to the Moon LEGO Robotics)
trolled environment.                                                                        exciting science adventures while enjoy-         July 12-16 (Geology—Discover Earth’s
                                             MONTANA LEARNING                               ing our beautiful lakeside environment on      Treasures)
ROCK CLIMBING ADVENTURE CAMP                                                                Canyon Ferry Lake. The cost of the camp is       July 19-23 (Fly to the Moon LEGO Robotics)
   July 6-10                                 CENTER‌                                        $300 for the four days. This includes trans-     July 26-30 (Zombie Apocalypse)
   Cost: Registration fee of $30 per week;      7653 Canyon Ferry Road                      portation to and from the center, lunch,         August 2-6 (Geology—Discover Earth’s
$220 (members); $270 (non-members)              (406) 475-3638                              snacks and all camp-related materials.         Treasures)
   Ages: 6-18                                   Summer Camp Registration Open at Mon-          June 22-25 (Doodlebug Art Adventure)          August 9-13 (Search and Rescue Flight Squad)
   Climb to new heights! Learn the basics    tana’s Science Camp for Kids!                     June 29-July 2 (Color in Nature)
of the dynamic sport of rock climbing in a      The Montana Learning Center at Canyon          July 6-9 (Water Wonders)                    CAMP INNOVATIONS
relaxed, friendly atmosphere. In this class  Ferry Lake offers camps for students enter-       July 13-16 (Singing with the Rain)             Camp Innovations is a five-day overnight
the youth will get an overview of basic rock ing grades 1-12. Camp staff are certified         July 20-23 (Doodlebug Art Adventure)        camp for students entering grades 7-9. Students
climbing gear and learn how to put on a      teachers, many of whom are award-winning.         July 27-30 (Water Wonders)                  arrive on Sunday afternoon and leave Thursday
climbing harness. Students will be taught    The student to staff ratio is 1:8. Instructors    August 3-6 (Color in Nature)                afternoon. They are engaged in exciting science
skills such as climbing techniques, safety,  and counselors are CPR & First Aid certified.     August 10-13 (Sing to the Stars)            activities and recreation. Camps feature offsite
and knot tying, while experiencing some of      Our camps create fun and meaningful                                                        field trips and tours in the Canyon Ferry Lake
Helena’s world class cliff-side landscapes.  memories and skills your child will build on YOUNG NATURALIST ADVENTURES                      area and beyond. The cost of the camp is $500
Geology, cliff ecology, minimal impact       for the rest of his or her life.                  Camp Young Naturalist Adventures is a       for all five days (room and board included).
practices, and art in nature will be incor-     For full camp descriptions, scholarship in- five-day overnight camp for students enter-       June 14-18 (Mars Challenge LEGO Robotics)
porated.                                     formation and registration, visit our website ing grades 4-6. Students arrive on Sunday          June 21-25 (Crime Scene Investigation)
                                             at www.montanalearning.org.                    afternoon and leave Thursday afternoon.           July 5-9 (Montana Treasures)
LAUGHING STOCK HORSES                                                                       They are engaged in exciting science and all      July 12-16 (Ecological Engineering)
                                             CAMP DISCOVERY                                 the recreation activities of Montana Learn-       July 19-23 (The Wonders of Water)
   Kids Horseback Riding Camps for begin-       Camp Discovery is a four-day, day only,     ing Center’s unique lakeside location.            July 26-30 (Mars Challenge LEGO Robotics)
ners and intermediate riders. Minimum age science camp for students entering grades            The cost of the camp is $450 for all five      August 2-6 (Montana Treasures)
is 6 years old. Camp runs Monday through 1-3. Campers are engaged in fun learning           days (room and board included).                   August 9-13 (Crime Scene Investigation:

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    Discover summer at the Helena Family YMCA at our Summer Day Camp, explore the great
     outdoors at Camp Child, and learn online at the Helena Y’s online classes (coming soon)!
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     A Place of Sanctuary and Joy where Children can still Discover and Learn Lessons for Life

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               HELENA YOUTH SOCCER ASSOCIATION
                                                                       2020 summer CAmPs
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     Pre-School/Kindergarten Camp                                                                                                      June 28 – July 1 NEW DATES!
     Three sessions;                                                                                                                   Wolverhampton Wanderers
     June 15-18 • June 22-25 • August 10-13
                                                                                                                                       Player ID Camp
     9am – 11am, $65/week
                                                                                                                                       10U-13U
     For 4U-7U boys and girls.                                                                                                                       $150 per camper
                                                                                                                                       14U-17U
     Campers play soccer oriented games, fun playground games,
     have rest & snack times, great to get used to a ball at their                                                 Traveling from the United Kingdom, we welcome the
     feet and begin the skill learning needed for our older age                                                    Wolverhampton “Wolves” Wanderers. The Wolves have a
     soccer programs.                                                                                              great training academy in the UK. The club has quickly
                                                                     Arsenal Day Camp                              risen to the top ten of the prestigious English Premier
                                                                     July 13-16 • July 27 - 30                     League after being promoted in 2018. We are proud to
                                                                                                                   bring in a international club to offer our players a chance to
                                                                     August 3 - 6 • August 10 - 13
                                                                                                                   develop their game and confidence.
                               9am – 3pm, $175 per week
     For 8U through 13U boys
                          ys and girls
                                 girls.                                                                                               July 20-23 NEW DATES!
     Soccer skills taught and practiced in a fast paced and fun                                                                       Coerver Coaching
     environment. The focus is on technical & personal skills
     needed to play the game at the higher level helping the young                                                                    THE Technical Camp
     player to see and read the game better. New this year our                                                                        All age levels, $95 to $285
     camp will welcome visiting coaches to share their knowledge
                                                                                                                                     The largest soccer educational program
     and expertise with our players.
                                                                                                                                     in the world is designed to develop and
     Pre-school/Kindergarten & Arsenal Camps are directed by                                                       improve individual player skills.
     HYSA Executive Director Phil McGovern and HYSA Staff
     Coaches. Coach McGovern has a USSF C License and an                                                           Through 1v1, small group play and constant repetitions of
     Advanced National Diploma from the NSCAA, he has                                                              exercises on and off the training field - which over time leads
     coached all levels and ages of players in Club, High                                                               to consistent individual play, strong technical skills,
     School and College.                                                                                                composure, vision, creativeness and confidence.
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                                                FOR MORE INFORMATION: WWW.HELENASOCCER.ORG
                                               Phil McGovern: info@helenasoccer.org • 406.431.3064
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                                                                                                           they will have developed a journal and obser-          What’s Cooking?
                                                                                                           vation plan to further their exploration into          Calling all chefs! This camp includes lots of
                                                                                                           the final frontier. Sign up today — the universe     fun in the kitchen. No-bake snacks and coming
                                                                                                           awaits! This five-day overnight camp is for          up with unique recipes plus a field trip to a lo-
                                                                                                           students entering the 9th – 12th grades and is       cal restaurant are all part of this yummy week.
                                                                                                           limited to 12 participants. The cost is $750 per
                                                                                                           camper, and includes housing, meals, snacks,         • WEEK 3 (JUNE 29-JULY 3)
                                                                                                           supplies and all activities.                        Creatures of the Night
                                                                                                                                                               Nocturnal animals usually own the night, but
                                                                                                           HELENA ATHLETIC CLUB                              they will rule the day in this camp focusing on
                                                                                                                                                             animals who prefer the night-time! Campers will
                                                                                                             Located at 3340 McHugh Lane, the Helena         explore creatures of the night and the senses
                                                                                                           Athletic Club offers a variety of variety of sum- that help them thrive. Field Trips include a trip to
                                                                                                           mer programs for kids. Enroll online at hacmt. ExplorationWorks and Lewis and Clark Caverns.
                                                                                                           com or call 442-6782 for more information.
                                                                                                                                                                • WEEK 4 (JULY 6-10)
                                                                                                           FULL DAY KIDZ CLUB                                     Art Works!
All-Girls STEAM Camp)                               laka, MT for a unique camping experience.                 Helena Athletic Club’s KidzClub full day runs       Campers will explore paint, chalk, scratch
                                                    This adventure includes three days of field            8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Cost is $230 per week.        art and more plus take a field trip to the
EXTREME YELLOWSTONE EXPEDITION expeditions to active sites in the Hell Creek                               Extended days with drop off starting at 7:30 a.m.    Holter Museum of Art.
   August 2-6                                       Formation, including but not limited to di-            and pick-up at 5:30 p.m. are available for an ad-
   Extreme Yellowstone Expedition is a five- nosaur excavation, microsite identification,                  ditional $20 per week. Super Summer package          • WEEK 5 (JULY 13-17)
day overnight adventure for students enter- plant fossil harvesting, and amber collec-                     includes 10 weeks of camp PLUS extended day             Secret Spy Agents
ing grades 7-9 in the fall. AMB West Base-          tion. In addition to fossil digs, campers will         option for $650 per month with registration of-         Your mission, should you choose to accept
camp is located on Hyalite Creek on the east tour Carter County museum, sort material                      fered through the office only at office@hacmt.       it... Enter the world of a secret agent and
side of the Gallatin Range in the spectacular collected in the field, and learn the basics of              com. Wednesdays always include play at Last          challenge your mind and body as you work
Paradise Valley of Montana. It will be the          fossil preparation. Space is limited to 12 stu-        Chance Pool and Splash Park with lunch outside.      towards HAC Spy Academy graduation.
hub for lodging, meals and science experi-          dents who are entering 7th – 10th grade.               Campers should bring a sack lunch and will need
ences. It is the perfect jumping off location           The cost of this camp is $1,000 for all six days   a completed field trip/transportation form.          • WEEK 6 (JULY 20-24)
for campers to explore Yellowstone Park.            and five nights. Included in the cost of the camp      Snacks will be provided. All camp participants          Fun on the Farm
   Recreation activities include whitewater rafting is transportation, housing, meals and snacks and       should bring sunscreen and a water bottle. Half         Learn how agriculture sustains us in-
on the Yellowstone River and hiking in and around all learning and recreational activities and re-         day enrollment is also available for kids partici-   cluding discovery of the farm and ranch
the Yellowstone area. Campers will also enjoy and lated fees. Students leave from Montana Learn-           pating in a Skills Camp. Find the corresponding      lifestyle. Field trips will include the 4H live-
be challenged by the high ropes course.             ing Center on Sunday afternoon and return there        AM or PM full day camp to compliment the week        stock barns and Mountain Meadow Park.
   The cost of this camp is $1,000 for all five on Friday afternoon after the camp.                        and provide a full day of fun.
days and four nights. Included in the cost of                                                                 Time: 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.                        • WEEK 7 (JULY 27-31)
the camp is transportation, housing, meals          EXPLORE THE UNIVERSE                                                                                           Olympic Dreams
and snacks and all learning and recreational            July 19-23                                         • WEEK 1 (JUNE 15-19)                                   Let’s dream of gold this week as we dive
activities. Students leave from Montana                 Are you ready to explore the universe?               Summer Magic                                       into the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics! We
Learning Center on Sunday afternoon and             Then this astronomy camp is designed for                 School is out and summer is about to be-           will compete our own version of the Olympic
return there on Thursday after the camp.            you! Campers will go through different hands-          gin! Join us for a week of magic tricks and          Games to reach for gold and enjoy Olympic
                                                    on activities designed to gain astronomical            summer fun! Field trips will include play at         crafts and snacks fit for champions. Field
DINOSAUR CAMP                                       knowledge and enhance their observing skills.          Mountain Meadow Park and the Rossiter                trips will include Olympic Games at Moun-
   August 16-21                                     In addition they will have the opportunity to          playground. It’s going to be magical!                tain Meadow Park and Pioneer Park with a
   The Montana Learning Center is partner- use state-of-the-art telescopes and cameras to                                                                       stop at the Library.
ing with The Carter County Museum in Eka- image the night sky. By the end of the camp,                     • WEEK 2 (JUNE 22-26)

              Classes for all ages and levels
                           Home of the Summer Creative Camps

                                                                                                                A taste of                                      August 10 - 14
                                                                                                                 tiernan                               Kids under 5 • 5 - 5:30pm • $15
                                                                                                              Irish Step Dance                         Kids 5-7 • 5:30 - 6:30pm • $30
  Visit us online to see our schedule for summer camps & fall classes
                                                                                                               Summer Camp!                            Kids 8-11 • 6:30 - 7:30pm • $30
                       Owner Beth Barry Director
   406-443-1231 • allegrodance.net • 636 Barney St., Helena, MT 59602                                        tiernanmontana.com Call now to register! 475-3722
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• WEEK 8 (AUGUST 3-7)                             • WEEK 2 (JULY 6-10)                                a dance showcase for family and friends.            and creative expression. The week ends with
  Animal Planet                                      Goin’ Buggy                                                                                          a dance showcase for family and friends.
  Lions, tigers and bears, OH MY!!! Join us          9 a.m. to 12 p.m.                                • MUSTANG MADNESS (JULY 13-17)
this week in learning about animals and                                                                  8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.                             • FLIP FACTORY (AUGUST 10-14)
why they are important to our environment.        • WEEK 3 (AUGUST 3-7)                                  The ultimate cheer camp! Jumps, tum-                8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Field trips will include a trip to MT Wild and       Time Travelers                                   bling, stunts and dance taught in a fun,               This camp is perfect for those who
Canyon Ferry Lake.                                   9 a.m. to 12 p.m.                                choreographed routine and performed for             love to be upside down! Beginning to ad-
                                                                                                      friends and family in a Friday showcase.            vanced skills will be taught on the spring
• WEEK 9 (AUGUST 10-14)                           SUMMER SKILLS CAMPS                                                                                     floor, tumble track and trampoline. Per-
   Big Sky Country                                                                                    • FLIP FACTORY (JULY 13-17)                         fect for anybody looking to improve their
   Explore Helena inside and out, complete with • FLIP FACTORY (JUNE 15-19)                             1-4:30 p.m.                                       flipping!
visits to Reeder’s Alley, the Historical Society,    8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.                               This camp is perfect for those who love
Capitol Building, and a ride on the tour train.      This camp is perfect for those who love          to be upside down! Beginning to advanced            • MUSTANGS MADNESS (AUGUST 17-21)
                                                  to be upside down! Beginning to advanced            skills will be taught on the spring floor,             8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
• WEEK 10 (AUGUST 17-21)                          skills will be taught on the spring floor,          tumble track and trampoline. Perfect for               The ultimate cheer camp! Jumps, tum-
   Let’s Camp!                                    tumble track and trampoline. Perfect for            anybody looking to improve their flipping!          bling, stunts and dance taught in a fun,
   Discover the fun of playing under the Big anybody looking to improve their flipping.                                                                   choreographed routine and performed for
Sky! This week involves tents, hiking, plenty                                                         • GYM JAM (JULY 20-24)                              friends and family in a Friday showcase.
of outdoor adventures and even s’mores.           • TOTAL NINJA TRAINING (15-19)                        1-4:30 p.m.
Field trips include Rossiter School and              1-4:30 p.m.                                        This gymnastics camp for recreational             • GYM JAM (AUGUST 17-21)
Spring Meadow Lake.                                  An action packed week of agility, strength       students includes time on all apparatus with          1-4:30 p.m.
                                                  and flexibility training all on various fun in-     plenty of circuits, skills and drills for the be-     This gymnastics camp for recreational
TREE HOUSE CAMPS                                  door and outdoor obstacle courses.                  ginning gymnast! Campers will work on every         students includes time on all apparatus with
   A perfect preschool/pre-K half day camp                                                            apparatus (vault, uneven bars, balance beam         plenty of circuits, skills and drills for the be-
for youngsters ages 3-5 years and just getting    • GYM JAM (JUNE 22-26)                              and floor) plus tumble-track and more.              ginning gymnast! Campers will work on every
into the summer camp experience. Campers             8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.                                                                                 apparatus (vault, uneven bars, balance beam
will have a blast getting messy at this hands-on     This gymnastics camp for recreational            • TOTAL NINJA TRAINING (JULY 27-31)                 and floor) plus tumble-track and more.
camp. Experience art, science, and dramatic       students includes time on all apparatus with          8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
play as kids did before the digital age. Come     plenty of circuits, skills and drills for the be-     An action packed week of agility, strength        QUEEN CITY
dressed to get dirty! Tree House campers enjoy ginning gymnast! Campers will work on every            and flexibility training all on various fun in-
time at our many centers in two classrooms        apparatus (vault, uneven bars, balance beam         door and outdoor obstacle courses.                  BALLET CAMPS‌
including imaginative play, letters and literacy, and floor) plus tumble-track and more.                                                                    Queen City Ballet invites you to enjoy
fine motor works, arts and crafts, numerical                                                          • GYM JAM (AUGUST 3-7)                              ballet in your favorite fairytale. All camps
and math literacy plus all the standard pre-K     • MUSTANG MADNESS (JUNE 22-26)                         8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.                             include crafts and an in-house performance.
lessons like shapes, colors, weather observa-        1-4:30 p.m.                                         This gymnastics camp for recreational            Cost is $95 per camp. Ages 3-4 are held from
tion and more. Of course gross motor skills get      The ultimate cheer camp! Jumps, tum-             students includes time on all apparatus with        9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Ages 5-6 are held from
plenty of use in the gym during semi-structured bling, stunts and dance taught in a fun,              plenty of circuits, skills and drills for the be-   10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
gym time. Tree House teachers also emphasize choreographed routine and performed for                  ginning gymnast! Campers will work on every
good citizenship and polite communication. The friends and family in a Friday showcase.               apparatus (vault, uneven bars, balance beam PRINCESS CAMPS
camps run Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 12                                                          and floor) plus tumble-track and more.              June 15-19 (Frozen)
p.m. Cost is $115 per week.                       • JUST DANCE (JUNE 29-JULY 3)                                                                           Journey with us to Arendelle! Elsa, Olaf,
                                                     8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.                             • JUST DANCE (AUGUST 3-7)                         and Anna are waiting to twirl, sing, and
• WEEK 1 (JUNE 22-26)                                Perfect for lovers of music and move-               1-4:30 p.m.                                    dance with you.
   Dirt Disaster                                  ment! Campers will enjoy working with                  Perfect for lovers of music and move-            June 22-26 (Leap!)
   9 a.m. to 12 p.m.                              different genres, exploring rhythm, artistry        ment! Campers will enjoy working with               Adventure abounds when best friends are
                                                  and creative expression. The week ends with         different genres, exploring rhythm, artistry together. Leap into camp with Queen City

                                   For Boys
                                   and Girls
                                                              Queen City Ballet                                                                             Princess Camps Ages 3-6
                                                                                                                                                                             Frozen June 15-19
                                                                                                                                                    REGISTER
                                                                                                                                                                               Leap! June 22-26
                                                                                                                                                     TODAY
      Dance Camps Ages 7 and Up                                                                                                                                            Cinderella July 6-10
      Aladdin June 29- July 2                                                                                                                                  Cost           Moana July 13-17
                                                                                                                                                               $95
      Alice in Wonderland July 6-10                                                                                                                                            Mulan July 20-24
                                                                                                                                                          Beauty and the Beast July 27-31
      Nutcracker July 27-31
                                           Cost                                                                                                             Return to Arendelle August 3-7
      Frozen August 3-7                                                          406-444-5004
                                          $150
                                                               www.queencityballet.com • QueenCityBallet@gmail.com                           Clara and the Nutcracker August 10-14
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                                                                                                                                                              2020 SUMMER CAMPS
                                                                                                  $15                                               vorite stories. Dancers will learn a dance to
                                                                                                     Kids 5 to 7 years: 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Cost is    perform during their last class.
                                                                                                  $30                                                  „„ August 3-6 (Exploring our Space)
                                                                                                     Kids 8 to 11 years: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Cost        11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
                                                                                                  is $30                                               This class will have a stronger focus on
                                                                                                                                                    large muscle coordination and how our bod-
                                                                                                  ALLEGRO SCHOOL                                    ies move through our space. Our story time
                                                                                                                                                    will be all about dancing animals. This class
                                                                                                  OF DANCE CAMPS‌                                   is ideal for young boys also.
                                                                                                     Allegro School of Dance offers summer
                                                                                                  camps throughout the summer for experi-           PRESCHOOL—2ND GRADE CLASSES
                                                                                                  enced and new dancers between the ages              5-7 Year Olds
                                                                                                  of 3 through adult. Classes run Monday              (This class is for dancers entering K-2nd
                                                                                                  through Thursday and are $75 per week.            grades)
                                                                                                  There is an individual student tuition cap          These classes include ballet class, barre,
                                                                                                  of $350 and a family tuition cap of $500.         snack, craft, story and creative time
                                                                                                  There is a 10% discount for families with           „„ August 3 – 6 (Firebird)
                                                                                                  multiple summer dancers not reaching                12:30-2 p.m.
                                                                                                  the student cap. Registration forms and             This class will have a stronger focus on
Ballet. Dancing, crafts, and grand journeys        These delightful camps focus on ballet and     schedule can be downloaded at allegro-            ballet technique. Dancers will learn a dance
are waiting.                                    explore jazz and lyrical dance, ending with an    dance.net or you can contact Beth Barry           that will be performed at the end of Thurs-
   July 6-10 (Cinderella)                       in-house performance showcasing pieces in each at 443-1231 to have a schedule mailed to             day’s class and in September at the Carnival
   Polish your glass slippers and prepare to genre. Cost is $150 per session. Ages 7 and up.      you. The studio is located at 636 Barney          Classic at Memorial Park.
dance the day away with Cinderella.                June 29-July: 1-3:30 p.m. (Aladdin)            St.                                                 Beginning I, II, & III (dancers entering 2nd,
   July 13-17 (Moana)                              July 6-10: 1-3 p.m. (Alice in Wonderland)                                                        3rd,4th grades)
   Come voyage with us across oceans and           July 27-31: 1-3 p.m. (Nutcracker)              PRESCHOOL—2ND GRADE CLASSES                         „„ June 15-18 (Technique/Stretch)
seas. Finding monsters and facing impossible       August 3-7: 12-2 p.m. (Frozen)                    3-6 Year Olds                                    3rd & 4th grades only
odds, we’ll find our way through by dancing.                                                         These classes include ballet class, snack,       2-4 p.m.
   July 20-24 (Mulan)                           TIERNAN IRISH DANCERS craft, story and creative time                                                  „„ June 22-25 (Arabesques/Flexibility)
   Strength and bravery is what you find in                                                          „„ June 15-18 (Fancy Nancy)                      12-2 p.m.
this camp. Come experience a journey of a life-    Traditional Irish dancing dates back to the       4—5 p.m.                                         „„ July 13-16 (Turns/Spotting/Balance)
time. See your reflections show your courage. 16th century. It is synonymous with Irish in-          This class will focus on strength and tech-      5—7 p.m.
   July 27-31 (Beauty and the Beast)            dependence and cultural identity. Traditional nique. Story time will highlight Fancy Nancy            „„ July 27-30 (Jumps/Strength)
   Tale as old as time. Don’t miss our time-    Irish dancing is tightly choreographed, and       stories. During the week we will do crafts          11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
less camp. Join Belle and Beast…come be         all attention is directed to the speed and ac- to prepare for a tea party we will have on             Pre-Pointe/New Pointe (dancers entering
our guest!                                      curacy of the footwork, the spacing of the        Thursday.                                         4th grade and older)
   August 3-7 (Return to Arendelle)             ensemble, and the precision of the dancers’          „„ June 29-July 2 (Dragons and                   (Add $10 for Dyna Band and Workbook if
   Join us for our second adventure to Ar-      movements. The dancers’ arms are held               Princesses)                                     you don’t currently have one)
endelle. Elsa, Anna, and Olaf are ready to      tightly to their sides. Dances are performed         5:30 -7 p.m.                                     „„ June 8-10
dance with you again!                           in hardshoes (jig shoes) and softshoes (ghil-        This class will have a stronger focus cre-       4-6:30 p.m.
   August 10-14 (Clara & the Nutcracker)        lies ) with steps set to traditional reels, jigs, ativity. Our story time will highlight Tallulah     „„ July 6-9
   Join Clara and her beloved Nutcracker and and hornpipes. For additional information            and her brother Beckett. This class is ideal        3:30-5:30 p.m.
dance with the Sugar Plum Fairy and her         call 406-475-3722 or visit tiernanmontana.        for young boys also.                                Intermediate I, II, & III (dancers entering
friends in the delicious Land of Sweets.        com.                                                 „„ July 6-9 (The Nutcracker in July)           5th-8th grades)
                                                   August 10 to 14                                   2—3:30 p.m.                                      „„ June 15-18 (Technique/Stretch)
DANCE CAMPS                                        Kids under 5 years: 5 to 5:30 p.m. Cost is        This class will explore one of ballet’s fa-      12:30-2:30 p.m.

                                                                  African! Cuban! Egyptian Drumming!
                                                                   Storytelling, Games, World Culture!
                                                       Ages 4-12 • Monday-Friday – 9 a.m.-noon
                                                                 Helena: June 22-26
                                                               With Award Winning Teacher Chet Leach

                             Camps meet at Performance Square in the Walking Mall | www.rhythmdrums.com | 406.580.8229
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2020 SUMMER CAMPS
  „„ June 22-25 (Arabesque/Flexibility)     PAINTED POT                                            Entering 1st Grade and up                          Comedy improvisation, learn to think on
  5-7:30 p.m.                                                                                                                                         your feet and play many theater games. For
  „„ June 29-July 2 (Turn Out/              SUMMER CAMPS‌                                        SUMMER WEDNESDAY CLASS                               5th through 9th grades. Runs from 9 am. –
  Standing Leg)                                A new summer brings new opportunities for            In addition to our week long summer camps,        3 p.m. or 12:30-3 p.m.
  12-2:30 p.m.                              fun camp and class experiences at The Painted        we will have 5 single Wednesday classes. Classes        „„June 22-26 (Scene Two, Acting) Learn
  „„ July 13-16 (Turns/Balance)             Pot. This year we will be offering 5 weeks of af-    are from 1-4 p.m. and $30 each. Class price in-      all the tricks of the trade from audition-
  2:30-5 p.m.                               ternoon summer camps. Our camps all run from         cludes materials, instruction, paint, glaze, firing, ing to stage combat. For 5th through
  „„ July 27-30 (Jumps/Strength)            Monday through Friday and are from 1-4 PM.           or any other finishing necessary and a snack dur- 9th grades. Runs from 9 am. – 3 p.m. or
  1-3:30 p.m.                               Week long camps cover multiple mediums from          ing the class break. This year each class covers a 12:30-3 p.m.
  Advanced (dancers entering 9th grade      clay to glass fusing to acrylics to pottery. Each    different painting technique.                           „„August 3-7 (Scene Three, Musical The-
and older)                                  camp or class price includes materials, instruc-        „„June 17: Clay Gnomes                            ater) Come and play some of our summer
  „„ June 15-18 (Technique/Stretch)         tion, paint, glaze, firing, or any other finishing      „„July 1: Dragon Adventure                        show cast members. For 3rd through 5th
  *8th grade dancers also                   necessary and a snack during the class break.           „„July 15: Alcohol Inks                           grades. Runs from 9-11:30 a.m. for 3rd-5th
  5:30-8 p.m.                               Camps start at $150 There is a $10 sibling camp         „„July 29: Fusing Fun                             graders, 1:30-4 p.m. for 6th-9th graders.
  „„ June 22-25 (Arabesque/Flexibility)     discount (max three per family). Register online        „„August 12: Canvas Class
  2-5 p.m.                                  at placefull.com/summer-camps-and-classes-                                                            BEANIES
  „„ June 29-July 2 (Turn Out/              at-the-painted-pot or over the phone. For more       GRANDSTREET THEATRE‌                             Held July 13-24, this program is for students
  Standing Leg)                             information, call 406-443-3799.                                                                    entering kindergarten through 2nd grade.
  2:30-5:30 p.m.                                                                                    Grandstreet offers a variety of summer     The schedule is as follows: Orientation, July 12
  „„ July 6-9 (Floor Work)                  WEEK LONG CAMPS                                      camps. Call the theater for more informa-     at 3:45 p.m.. at Grandstreet Theatre. Beanie
  *8th grade dancers also                     „„ June 22-26 – Yoda Camp for Me                   tion at 442-4270.                             classes run from July 13-24, Monday through
  11 a.m.-2 p.m.                              Entering 1st Grade and up                                                                        Friday, from 9 a.m. to noon at the First Bap-
  „„ July 13-16 (Turns/Balance)               „„ July 6-10- Australian Adventures                MINI-CAMPS                                    tist Church on 8th and Warren. The final
  11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.                      Entering 1st Grade and up                             Campers can attend for one week or all     performance will be held on July 24 at both
  „„ July 27-30 (Jumps/Strength)              „„ July 20-24 – You’re a Wizard                    three weeks. These full or half day workshops 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. (you will be asked to
  3:30-6:30 p.m.                              Entering 1st Grade and up                          are a fun addition to our popular two- week   choose one at orientation but your child will
  „„ August 3-6 (Pointe)                      „„ August 3-7 – Creating with Clay                 summer camp July 13-25th. Cost is $200 for    perform at both) at the Myrna Loy Center (15
  *8th grade dancers also                     Entering 3rd Grade and up                          all days camps and $100 for half day.         N. Ewing). The cost is $300 if making one lump
  2-4 p.m.                                    „„ August 17-21 – Life’s a Beach                      „„June 15-19 (Scene One, Improvisation!) payment or $325 if making payments.

                                                                              2020 Summer recreation
                                                                              Visit us online at: helenamt.gov/parks                                     Helena Parks and
                                                                              Call us at: 447-8077                                                       Recreation

                                      Kay’s Kids:                                                       Last Chance Splash Waterpark and Pool
                         Free Summer Day camps for ages 6-11!                                                           open June 22nd
                              online registration begins 5/1                                                         Weekdays 12:15 - 7pm
                         June 15th - august 7th (no July 2nd & 3rd)                                                     Weekends 1-5pm
                                 Weekdays 7:45am - 2pm                                                Visit lastchancesplash.com for more information on
                            Swimming ~ Gardening ~ Sports                                                Swim Lessons ~ Water Polo ~ Fitness classes

                               Youth and Adult Tennis:                                           There is even more on our website
                         Session 1: June 15th - July 8th                                                            Pickleball Lessons ~ Yoga ~
                       Session 2: July 20th - august 12th                                                               Free Youth Archery
               monday - thursday ~ For more info visit our website
                                                                                                                          Go check it out!
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