While many among us remember childhood summers as long and lazy, many kids these days hop from camp to camp, week to week, eagerly and busily sampling different sports and subjects.
There's something, it seems, for every interest - writing, sewing, basketball, soccer, aviation, cooking, you name it. The list below is just a sampler, collected in recent weeks from the folks who fill childhood summers with happy - and, yes, busy - memories.
The Montana Writing Project, a nationally recognized professional development organization for teachers dedicated to improving student writing by improving the teaching of writing, is offering the second annual Young Writers Camp for students entering grades 6-8. Participants will experiment with several genres, from poetry to nonfiction, and write to express themselves and to change their worlds. Participants will not only strengthen their writing but also experience the thrill of seeing their names in print and reading their work aloud in a local, public setting. July 18-29, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., weekday mornings only, University of Montana. Contact Kristine Murphy, Montana Writing Project, administrative assistant, the Department of English, University of Montana, Missoula, MT 59812; e-mail Kristine.Murphy@mso.umt.edu. Phone 243-6976.
Math camps
See and Learn Algebra Camp. The Intermountain Institute for Science and Applied Mathematics half-day algebra camps for children in grades 3-6. Unique approach teaches math skills through seeing and touching, introducing concepts years earlier than traditionally taught. It aims to build a solid foundation for reasoning with unknown numbers and developing an intuition for math. Camps will be held on the University of Montana campus on Aug. 8-12 and Aug. 15-19. Early registration is $150 (July 1 deadline). Late registration is $175 (July 29 deadline). Each additional sibling, $25 discount. For more information, call 251-2155, or e-mail info@iisam.com.
Seasons Bereavement programs
A Camp to Remember, Camp Paxson, Seeley Lake. The goal is to provide a fun, supportive experience for kids grieving the death of a family member. Camp days include a mix of traditional camp activities as well as time for reflection and commemoration. Staff consists of community professionals with specialized expertise. First session: July 17-21, $150. Second session: July 21-24, $125. Call Seasons, 721-7690.
Teen Backpack Trip. Grieving high school students gather for hiking, fishing, relaxing, star gazing, and commemorating deceased loved ones with an understanding group. Special fee arrangements available. June 24-26. Call for information, 721-7690.
Cooking camps
Cooking Club Camp, mid-June and mid-July. This is an opportunity to chop, dice, mince, mix, stir, saute, boil and bake! Join native Missoulian and teacher Suzette Dussault in a week of cooking and eating (and cleaning up!) offered for kids ages 10-14. Prepare delicious and nutritious meals while learning about good food, food that's good for you, cooking how-tos and kitchen safety. Family dinner, July 15. $150 (food provided). Limit 8. Call 543-4006.
Dance camps
Dance the Bitterroot, June 13-17, Riverstreet Dance Theater, 421 N. Second St., Hamilton, 363-1203. Guest teacher is Angela Banchero-Keileher from Repertory Dance Theater of Salt Lake City. Classes offered in modern and jazz for ages 8 and up.
Dance Extravaganza, July 18-29, dance workshop for children ages 5-10, Church of the Annunciation (Sixth and Hazel streets) 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Taught by Jeanne Christopherson, class includes dance skills and the art of making dances, with a performance on the last day. Class is creative and inclusive, appropriate for both boys and girls and all types of students interested in movement and performance. Contact Jeanne Christopherson (530) 345-6324 or Amy Haynes 728-1063. jkristoffer22@hotmail.com (Subject:dance workshop).
Rocky Mountain Ballet Theatre summer dance camps June-August. Camps held at Rocky Mountain Ballet Theatre 2704 Brooks St., 549-5155. The following are dates, descriptions and prices for each camp: June 13-17, "Tales of Beatrix Potter," ages 5-10, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Classes in ballet, music, vocabulary, history, set and costumes culminating in a performance for family and friends based upon the characters from "Tales of Beatrix Potter." $175 for one week, $300 for two weeks. Ages 3-4, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. with classes in creative movement and art and also perform in "Tales of Beatrix Potter." $60 for one week, $100 for two weeks.
June 20-24 "The Pied Piper," ages 5-10, 9:30 a.m.- 1 p.m. Classes in ballet, music, vocabulary, history, set and costumes, culminating in a performance for family and friends of "The Pied Piper." $175 for one week, $300 for two weeks. Ages 3-4, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. with classes in creative movement and art and also perform in "The Pied Piper." $60 for one week, $100 for two weeks. Instructors: Charlene Campbell, Karen Carreno, Colleen Rosbarsky.
July 11-15, 9:30-11 a.m., 3-year-olds, Cinderella camp. 6-7-year-olds, Coppelia camp. Noon-2 p.m., 4-5-year-olds Nutcracker camp; 8-10-year-olds Giselle camp. Each program includes music, dance history, nutrition, anatomy, creative expression and mime, dance vocabulary, ballet videos. A fun, educational dance experience. $60 for 3-year- olds, $100 for 4-10-year-olds. $30 deposit due June 1, balance due July 1. Instructors: Graycen Duffy, Colleen Rosbarsy.
Rocky Mountain Ballet Theatre's Intermediate/Advanced Summer Workshop, Aug. 8-12, Aug. 15-19. For intermediate and advanced dancers 11 and up. Classes offered: ballet, pointe, jazz, kickline, repertoire, salsa, Lindy-hop, belly dance, music for dance. Instructors: Charlene Campbell, Colleen Rosbarsky, Brandy Reinhardt, Heather Doerr, Karen Carreno, Martha Jane Newby, Kelli Neumayer. Guest Artists: Kathryn Posin, critically acclaimed choreographer from New York, John Pennington, modern dancer and choreographer from Los Angeles. $200 per week; $50 deposit due June 27; balance due August 1.
Ballet Arts Academy Summer Dance Camp, 1620 Rodgers, Suite 3, July 11-15. Each day includes ballet class, crafts, vocabulary and choreography. Ballet A (age 6-7, 0-1 year of ballet), 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. Ballet B (age 8-9, or 2 years of ballet), 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Ballet C (age 8-10, or 3 years of ballet), 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Ballet D (age 10-12, or 4 years of ballet), 11 a.m.-3 p.m. $100 per student, due by July 11. Teacher: Michele Antonioli. Bring a sack lunch each day. Preregistration required before June 10. Call 549-3081.
Ballet Arts Academy Missoula Summer School 2005, for advanced and inter-advanced students, Royal Ballet technique, pointe, variations,choreographic studies, body management, Romani ( gypsy) folk dance. Taught by former European soloist and company coach Josephine Dunne. $130, first session June 13-17, 10 a.m.-4p.m. $105, second session Aug. 2-5, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Registration by May 31. Payment due at registration of each workshop. Call Ballet Arts Academy, 549-3081
Archery camp
Green Acres Ranch (Thompson Falls) Archery Camp with instructor Tony Bierwagen, July 10-12, ages 9-13; July 31-Aug. 2, ages 13-16; Aug. 21-23, ages 9-16. $250. Call Cindy or Mark (406) 827-7006.
Horsemanship camps
Suncrest Stables Youth and Horsemanship Camp, five days, four nights, June 27-July 1, July 4-8 or Aug. 15-19. $400. EMT on staff, horse care and riding lessons, lots of baby animals, raft trip on the Clark Fork River, learn roping, line dancing, dutch oven cooking, and more. Call (406) 626-4009 or (206) 419-8885 cell. mizmustang@earthlink.net.
Green Acres Ranch (Thompson Falls). Horsemanship Camp with professional horse trainer Charlie Hanson, June 19-21, ages 10-16; July 17-19, ages 7-10; Aug. 7-9, ages 7-16. $250. Call Cindy or Mark (406) 827-7006.
Flying H Stables Equestrian Camp, June 13-15, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., beginners ages 8-11; June 20-22, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., beginners ages 12-16; June 27-28, intermediate. Camp is designed for children age 8-15 interested in learning the basics of horses and horsemanship. Horse care, health, riding and safety will be covered. Lunch included. Call 728-2216 or 544-7860.
Health camps
For One Another Cancer Family Network invites Montana families battling cancer to enroll in a free summer camp getaway July 16 or 23. Camps are free for Montana families in the midst of a cancer diagnosis, adult or child. Five-day residential camp includes lodging, homemade healthy meals, field trips, rafting, horseback riding, activities, entertainment and professional support seminars for the diagnosed, caregiver and family members of all ages. Camp is based in Bozeman. Contact FOA, (406) 587-8080, e-mail foa@imt.net or visit www.foroneanother.org on the Web. Registration is on a need and first come first served basis with a registration deadline of June 20.
Language camps
French Camp, mid-June and mid-July. Would you like to speak French? Voulez vous parler francais? Learn French with native Missoulian and teacher Suzette Dussault. Offered for kids ages 8-12. Learn about the foods, games, songs and customs of France while learning to speak French. $125. Limited to 10. Call 543-4006.
Alliance Francaise French Camp, Aug. 1-6 at Camp Watanopa on Georgetown Lake. Students 8-17 learn French while enjoying classes, games, canoeing, swimming, volleyball, petanque, music, art, drama, and African drum and dance. Cost $250 or $200 if $50 deposit is received by June 1. Call Ethel MacDonald at 549-9722 or ethelmac@bresnan.net or visit www.afmissoula.org.
Las Amigas summer sessions. A Spanish language/art immersion camp at A Carousel for Missoula. Nydia Vargas, a bilingual, bicultural, Montana-certified elementary teacher, has taught in the Missoula schools for the past 12 years. Jayne Piazza, a well-known Missoula multimedia artist, has worked with children of all ages on several large-scale community art projects via her company Mosaico Missoula. Marvelous and Mysterious Masks, June 13-17, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., ages 7-10 years. Magnifico Mosaics, Aug. 1-5, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., ages 7-10 years. Call Nydia 721-9878 or Jayne 721-3884.
Polson Spanish language/art immersion camp taught by Nydia Vargas, a bilingual, bicultural, Montana certified elementary teacher who has taught in the Missoula schools for the past 12 years will be held in Polson at the Mission Mountain Dance Studio for ages 7-10. Mexican Market Madness, June 20-24, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The Four Fabulosos, June 27-July 1, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $75 each session, all materials inclusive. Call 721-9878.
Music camps
The University of Montana Piano Camp, June 12-18, designed to provide an overall musical and artistic experience centered around the piano; grades 8-12. A host of social activities and recreational opportunities round out this exciting week. Offerings include traditional piano study, ensemble performance, music technology, music theory, masterclasses and special interest sessions. Cost is $295 without room and board, $330 with five lunches and one dinner, and $495 for on-campus lodging, tuition and meals. For more information, call 243-6880 or visit www.umt.edu/summer/pianocamp.
The University of Montana Band Camp, June 19-25, opportunity for musical and personal growth, offering the high school and junior high musician fulfilling and exciting experiences. Large ensemble, jazz band, chamber music, masterclasses and special interest classes combine for the development of increased performance skills and musical understanding. Offerings include senior high concert band, junior high concert band, senior and junior high jazz bands, music theory, conducting, jazz improvisation, small ensembles and various recreational activities. The cost for resident campers is $340, which includes lodging, tuition and meals. The cost for commuter campers is $140. There will also be an opportunity for private lessons with UM faculty. For more information, please call 243-6880 or visit www.sfa.umt.edu/summer/bandcamp.
Theater camp
Teresa Waldorf's Summer Theatre Day Camp for children kindergarten through grade 12, July 18-22, University of Montana's Performing Arts Center. Classes in acting, improv, voice, movement, stage combat, and auditioning. Showcase performance in the Montana Theatre, Saturday, July 23. $160 for full day (9 a.m.-4 p.m.) camp for grades 2-high school. $85 for half day (9 a.m.-noon) for K-1 grade. Includes T-shirt. Register by June 24. Call 721-6722.
Filmmaking camps
The International Wildlife Media Center and Film Festival Young Filmmakers Camp. Kids learn the fundamentals of videography, editing and filmmaking. The camp runs Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Cost is $250 per student and includes professional instruction and equipment. Students will work in groups to produce their own short film. Class size is limited to eight students per session. The dates are: students ages 10-13, June 20-24, July 11-15, and Aug. 8-12; students ages 14-17, July 25-29, Aug. 22-26. The Turner Foundation has provided the Media Center with a scholarship for a student to attend one of the summer filmmaking workshops. To apply, send a one-page or less description as to why you would like to attend the workshop and how it would improve your understanding of wildlife and the environment. Send applications to the attention of Frank Sicilia at the IWMC & FF, 718 S. Higgins Ave., Missoula, MT 59801. For more information, contact the Media Center at 728-9380.
MCAT, Missoula Community Access Television, offers the weeklong Wild Shots: An Introduction to Videography with a film shoot at Kate Davis' Raptors of the Rockies. Experienced videographers will teach students the basics of digital camera operation and digital editing, with an emphasis on filming wildlife. All equipment provided. June 20-24, with a possible second class the week of July 18. Ages 11-17. $195, includes all costs. To register call MCAT at 542-MCAT (542-6228). Deadline to register and pay is June 13.
Adventure/Wilderness Camp
Sol Surfers Kayak Camp, ages 11-16 and all ability levels. The goal of the camp is to provide an opportunity for kids to paddle throughout the summer and simultaneously increase their knowledge of kayaking technique and their awareness of the unique opportunities of the Missoula valley rivers - the Clark Fork, the Blackfoot and the Bitterroot. Instructor Cody Harris, a former Olympic Development Kayaking Team member, has been teaching kayaking for over 10 years. Campers will meet at McCormick Park June 1-Aug. 31 every Wednesday for four hours. All necessary river gear and equipment will be provided; student to staff ratio will be kept low to ensure quality instruction and safety. Cost for the entire summer is $400. Contact Mike Johnston, Montana River Guides at www.montanariverguides.com. Phone 273-4718. e-mail: rivers@montana.com.
Zoo Town Surfers, youth kayaking club. Students will be organized into ability groups - advanced, intermediate and beginner. From May 17-Aug. 18, groups will meet for a coached and supervised paddling session one afternoon each week (except holidays). Transportation to and from the water is included. Advanced students meet on Tuesdays, intermediates on Wednesdays, and beginners on Thursdays at Caras Park. Costs before June 1, advanced, $350; intermediate, $300; beginner, $250. Before July 1, advanced, $300; intermediate, $250; beginner, $200. Before Aug. 1, advanced, $250; intermediate, $200; beginner, $150. Program leaders are Jason Shreder and Scott Doherty. Equipment not provided, but kayaks are available to rent and club serves as a network to acquire affordable used gear. Out-of-town trips also available: June 3-7, Jackson Hole Rendezvous, $300 members and $330 nonmembers; July 8-11, Mrs. Bubbles Rodeo (Bozeman), $240 members, $264, non-members; July 29-Aug. 8, Northwest Territory's Slave River Trip, $660 members, $726 nonmembers. Call 546-0370.
Tarkio Kayak Adventures kids camp, July 18-22, $650. All levels from novice to advanced. Our base on the Clark Fork River provides the ideal setting for a kayaking camp. Young paddlers spend three days developing a solid foundation of kayaking and river safety skills. Our camps are perfectly located on 50 riverside acres at the take-out of a phenomenal class III play run and the put-in to an ideal class I-II learning section. Instructors have extensive experience teaching youth and our program is tailored to meet the specific needs of young paddlers. Our camps are participatory, meaning that everyone is involved in all aspects of the camp environment. Days are spent paddling on the Clark Fork's warm water and evenings are filled with a variety of supervised activities including hikes, ultimate Frisbee, softball and campfires. We spend nights camped on the riverbank with meals and classes taking place in our comfortable, communal facilities. All camp activities are supervised and are designed to foster leadership skills and cooperation. For more information call 543-4583, e-mail kayak@teamtarkio.com or visit www.teamtarkio.com.
Missoula Outdoor Learning Adventures Summer Camp is dedicated to active outdoor learning adventures each and every day. Participate in a variety of activities that include hiking, mountain biking, rafting, canoeing, swimming, rock climbing, exploring and camping out. Learn outdoor skills, leadership, outdoor ethics, self-confidence, teamwork, and appreciation for the natural world, all while making new friends and improving fitness. MOLA Summer Camp, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday through Friday, with a camp-out on Thursday nights. Parents are free to drop off kids 8:30 a.m. -9 a.m. and pickup 4:45 p.m.-5:15 p.m. Sessions are one week in length, and destinations change each week. MOLA camps operate all summer, June 13-Aug. 26, and travel in all directions from Missoula with permits from the Lolo National Forest and other agencies. Separate sections of day camp for ages 7-10 and 11-14, and for teens there are weeklong adventure travel trips. For parents and other adults, we can accommodate interests ranging from daily outings to weeklong multisport adventure. Cost for summer camp is $125 per one-week session, which includes all leaders, transportation, fees and equipment. Registration is ongoing and space is limited. Costs for other programs vary. Call 240-2458 or e-mail porter@missoulaoutdoors.com or visit our Web site at www.missoulaoutdoors.com.
Alberton Gorge Ranch Youth Rafting Camp by Montana River Guides, for ages 11-17. The camps are based out of whitewater rafting headquarters at the Alberton Gorge Ranch, 30 minutes west of Missoula on the Clark Fork River. We integrate learning river skills with personal development in a fun, challenging setting. During the four-day and five-day camps, participants learn the fundamentals of whitewater rafting and river safety while developing their confidence, self-esteem, leadership, and teamwork. Each day the kids navigate a progressively more challenging section of the Clark Fork or Blackfoot Rivers. The camps culminate in a trip through the Alberton Gorge where, under the supervision of professional guides, the students guide each other down this fun whitewater run. Dates: June 13-16, day camp, $265. June 20-24, overnight camp, $495. Contact Mike Johnston, Montana River Guides, 273-4718, e-mail:rivers@montana.com, Web site www.montanariverguides.com.
Youth Kayak Camps, Montana River Guides, offers kayaking youth adventure camps at the Alberton Gorge Ranch near Missoula. Camps are designed to teach kids the basic skills of kayaking in a safe and enjoyable manner. Free Kayak Clinic: June 18, Frenchtown Pond; Beginning Kayaking, June 22-24, $295; Beginning Kayaking, July 11-15, $395; Beginning Kayaking, July 25-29, $495; Intermediate Kayaking, Aug. 8-11, $395. Each camp will be held in a variety of places, from the Clark Fork and Blackfoot rivers to the Frenchtown pond. All camps include from one to four overnights where students will have the chance to enjoy the Montana River Guides Ranch, located 5 miles west of Alberton and surrounded by over 40 acres. Students will also be provided with all necessary river gear and equipment, and student to staff ratio will be kept low to ensure excellent instruction and safety. For More Information Call Montana River Guides: 273-4718 www.montanariverguides.com e-mail:rivers@montana.com.
Science camps
Montana Natural History Center, 120 Hickory St. Camp hours Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Camps for 5-7-year-olds: Frogs, Fish and Fun, June 27-July 1; Moose Tracks and Mice Trails, July 11-15; Nature Detectives, Aug. 1-5; Nature Art, Aug. 15-19, $195 nonmembers, $145 MNHC members. Camps for ages 12-15: Teen Summer Science Camp, July 18-22, $230 nonmembers, $180 members. Camps for 8-11-year-olds: Nature Detectives, June 13-17; Beetles and Butterflies, June 20-24; Bird Brains, June 27-July 1; Wade into Wetlands, July 25-29; Drawing from Nature, Aug. 8-12; Bats to Bears, Aug. 15-19, $195 nonmembers, $145 members. Girls Only camp, ages 11-14, Adventures in Science, Aug. 1-5, $230 nonmembers, $180 members. Half-day camps for 4-5-year-olds: Little Stories, Big Discoveries, July 25-29; My Backyard, Aug. 8-12, $110 nonmember, $60 members. Visit www.MontanaNaturalist.org for registration forms or call 327-0405.
The Glacier Institute offers the following Youth Science Adventure Camps at our Big Creek Outdoor Education Campus located along North Fork of the Flathead River adjacent to Glacier National Park. To register, contact the Kalispell Main Office, (406) 755-1211 or visit www.glacierinstitute.org. Wolf Pup Mini Camp, June 26-28, ages 7-8, $95; Young Naturalist Camp, June 19-24 and July 17-22, ages 9-10, $275; Wild Land Hiking, July 24-29, ages 11-12, $320; Fly-fishing and Aquatic Ecology, July 31-Aug. 5, ages 12-13, $320. The Glacier Institute serves adults and children as an educational leader in the Crown of the Continent ecosystem with Glacier National Park at its center. Emphasizing outreach and field-based learning experiences; the nonprofit Institute provides an objective and science-based understanding of the area's ecology and its interaction with people. Marking its 22nd year of educational programs, The Glacier Institute is a longtime partner with Glacier National Park and the Flathead National Forest.
Sports camps
Missoula Athletic Club Summer Tennis Camps. Conducted by USPTA tennis director Ryan Gaston and head pro Brian Hanford, held at Playfair Park. Pee Wee Camp, designed to give your child the proper introduction to the game, ages 4-7, $75, 9-11 a.m., June 6-10 and July 11-15. Futures Camp, designed for older kids still in the introductory phase, ages 8-11, $75, 9-11 a.m., June 13-17 and July 18-22. Advanced Camp, focusing on more advanced play, ages 10 and up. $100, 9 a.m.-noon, June 20-24, July 25-29 and Aug. 8-12. Tournament Players Camp, designed for the junior who is playing tournament caliber tennis, ages (contact Ryan), $100, 9 a.m.-noon, June 27-July 1 and Aug. 1-5. Sign up at the MAC or contact Ryan Gaston, 728-0714 or e-mail RyanGaston@hotmail.com. There are also weekly clinics for all ages and ability during the summer months.
Bitterroot Basketball Lessons, directed by Mark Albert, former basketball coach at Frenchtown, Missoula Hellgate, Willow Creek, Darby and Hamilton high schools. Coach Albert has over 18 years of high school, grade school and camp experience with both boys and girls. Individual instruction will cover primary fundamentals. Lessons are available to boys and girls of all ages. Lessons will be conducted on a large outdoor court with three baskets located at 240 Blue Lane, Hamilton. Adjustable hoops for the little guys. Cost: Single, $20; bring a friend, $15; bring two friends, $10 per one-hour session. Call 375-0345; albertm@hsd3.org
Summit Martial Arts Inc. and Summit Cheering Taekwondo present Kid's Fest Summer Day Camps, ages 5-15. June 20-23, July 25-28 or Aug. 1-4, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., martial arts or cheering, rock climbing or swimming, day hike or bike ride, training in the park. $125 per camp. Call 542-7465, e-mail summit@montana.com. Web site Summit-MartialArts.com or MissoulaMartialArts.com.
Hall of Fame Sports Academy Summer Camp, June 12-Aug. 13, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Fort Missoula Sports Complex. Basketball, football, baseball, softball, track and field, tennis, Frisbee golf, tae kwon do, volleyball, bowling, rock climbing, soccer,kickball, billiards, swimming. Half-day rate, $15; full-day rate, $25 and full-week rate, $125. For more information, go to www.halloffamesportsacademy.com or call 360-9424.
Little Grizzly Football's 10th annual "FUNdamental" summer camp will be offered June 27-30. Camp is for youngsters entering second through eighth grade with second- through fifth-graders meeting in the mornings from 9 a.m. to noon and fifth- through eighth-graders meeting from 1:30-4 p.m., Monday through Thursday. Campers will work on football fundamentals including instruction on kicking, throwing, tackling, blocking, play calling, strength training, and running. Campers will play games each day on teams and receive camp T-shirt, football and certificate of completion at the end of camp. Guest motivational speakers will talk with the youngsters daily including high school and college coaches. Camp director is Bob Hermes, 721-1929. Registration is May 7 at Southgate Mall in front of Universal, Athletics, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; cost $55.
British Soccer Camp, June 13-17. Mini camp, 4-5-year-olds; half-day camp, 6-14-year-olds; full-day camp, 6-14-year-olds. An international soccer training camp designed to offer a complete soccer experience. Families may host soccer coaches from Great Britain for the week. The camp is being offered in Missoula and Plains this year. Contact Karen Grenager, 721-6283, or momsocc@aol.com.
Hellgate Canyon Basketball Summer Camp, June 27-30, 8:30 a.m.-noon, grades 4-8, girls and boys; July 11-14, 6:30-9 p.m., grades 8-12, girls only. Contact Craig Olson, Hellgate High School girls' head coach, 728-2402 Ext. 6524, days or 549-3120, evenings.
28th Annual Hays Hoop Camp, a skills and fundamentals basketball camp with director Eric Hays and assistants Jeff and Molly Hays. Hellgate High School, June 13-16, boys grades 4-8, 8:30 a.m.-noon; girls grades 4-8, 1-4:30 p.m.; July 5-8, girls grades 4-8, 8:30 a.m.-noon; boys grades 4-8, 1-4:30 p.m. $75 includes T-shirt. Call 543-3733.
Robin Selvig's Lady Griz Cage Camp. Team Camp, June 12-14, $135 per person includes lodging and meals; $ 75 per person no lodging or meals, but includes pizza. Overnight Camp, June 20-24, $300 lodging and meals; $215 no lodging, but lunch and dinner provided; $175 no lodging and provide own meals. Day Camp, July 25-28, $80.
Grizzly Basketball Camps. High School Team Camp, June 18-20, $165 per person. Overnight Camp, June 28-July 1, $270 lodging and meals; $225 no lodging but lunch and dinner provided; $200 no lodging and provide own meals. Day Camp, July 5-8, $100. For more information, visit www.montanagrizzlies.com and choose the basketball program you want and then choose camp. A camp application may be downloaded for both camps. If you have no computer access, contact Julie Tonkin 243-5334.
Trinity Lutheran Basketball Camp, July 10-15, an opportunity for boys and girls entering fifth through ninth grades to grow in their Christian faith while improving their basketball skills. $205 per participant before June 1; $215 after. Fee includes five nights lodging, meals, T-shirt, camp picture, awards and prizes, transportation to and from Bigfork High School and Big Sky Water Slide. Send registration to Ken Holste, 375 Third Ave. W.N., Kalispell, MT 59901.
Montana Volleyball Club Day Camp for kindergarten through sixth grade, July 11-12, 8:30-11:30 a.m., UM Adams Center West Auxiliary Gym, $45 includes T-shirt. Contact Allison Weston, 243-4397, or e-mail allison.weston@mso.umt.edu. Deadline is July 1.
Missoula Parks and Recreation
2004 Summer Programs. For more information on the following programs call 721-PARK. A 2005 recreation guide is available at Missoula Parks and Recreation office, 100 Hickory St. Or go to www.missoulaparks.org.
Alberton Gorge Raft Trip, Thursday, Aug. 11, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Ages 10-18. $58, register by Aug. 5.
Teen Adventure Camps, ages 12 to 15 can try rock climbing, hiking, rafting, kayaking and ropes courses. Skilled staff ensures that camps are educational, safe and fun. High Adventure Camp, June 27-30, try rock climbing and the High Ropes Course, $135. Climbing Camp, July 11-14, four days filled with ropes, rocks and adventure, $135. Rafting and River Skills Camp, June 20-24, learn the fundamentals of river safety and paddle rafting, $495. Rafting and Kayaking Leadership Camp, June 13-16, $300.
Intro to GPS (Global Positioning System) for Teens. Learn the basic features of recreational GPS devices and take a short field session to explore how to mark and find points, create routes and plan outings. Saturday, Aug. 13, noon to 4 p.m. Ages 13-16. Fee: $10.
Basic Fly Fishing Camps. No license needed; poles and flies included. Transportation provided. Meet at Parks and Rec office, 100 Hickory St. Trico Kids Camp, June 13-16, 8-11 a.m., ages 8-10; Adams Teen Camp, June 20-23, 8-11 a.m., ages 11-16; Hopper Adult Camp, May 7, 14, 21, 9 a.m.-noon, ages 16 and over; Salmon Fly Family Camp, June 4, 8-11 a.m., June 4, 6-9 p.m., June 5, 8-11 a.m. and June 5, 6-9 p.m. $25 per person, ages 8 and up.
Intro to Rock Climbing, Thursday, July 21, 6-8 p.m. and Friday, July 22, 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. $50. Ages 12-17.
Intermediate Rock Climbing, ages: 12 and up. Saturday, Aug. 6. $42
RAD: Recreation * Adventure * Diversity, ages 11 to 13, join Parks and Rec for outdoor adventure and international sports and games, swimming, art projects, gardening, creative ventures, and environmental education. Mondays and Wednesdays, 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Two, 4-week sessions, June 13-July 6 and July 11-Aug. 3. Fee: $20 per session.
Kids In Action, children will experience a variety of activities and learn art, culture, games, music and sports. Emphasis is placed on activities to enhance the child's self-confidence and respect for self, others and the environment. June 13-Aug. 4. Days: Mon. and Wed. or Tues. and Thurs. Ages: 6 to 11. Fee: $18 or, make a Partners In Parks Donation, $23. Time: 12:45-5:15 p.m. Meets at Bonner, Franklin, Pineview, Rainbow, Southside Lions, Westside and Skyview Parks. KIA fills very quickly; please register early.
Preschool Kids in Action, preschool games and crafts. Parents encouraged to attend. Fee: $15 or, make a Partners In Parks Donation, $20. June 13-Aug. 3. Meets at Southside, Bonner and Rainbow Parks. Ages: 3-5.
Preschool Sports Skills, $15, or make a Partners in Parks donation, $20. June 13-Aug. 3. Ages: 3-5. Meets at Southside Lions, Bonner, Rainbow Parks.
Fun 'N' Sun Football Skill Camps, boys and girls will learn the skills and strategies of the sport while focusing on catching, throwing, agility, calisthenics, and athletic performance. Amateur Camp, ages 7 to 11, Aug. 1-5, 9 a.m.-11 a.m., $35. Pro Camp, ages 11 to 15, Aug. 8-12, 9 a.m.-11 a.m., $35.
Baseball, ages 6-12, June 13-Aug. 3, Mondays and Wednesdays, 10-11:30 a.m., McCormick, Pineview and Playfair parks. $15.
Osprey Youth Baseball Camp, July 12-14, 8:30 a.m.-noon, Osprey Stadium, ages 8-14, $50.
Covering the Bases with the Missoula Osprey, July 25-29 or Aug. 15-19, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Osprey Stadium, ages 8-15, $100.
Sand Volleyball, June 14-Aug. 2, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10-11 a.m., Playfair Park, ages 8-14, $15.
Blacktop basketball, ages 8-14, June 13-Aug. 3, Mondays and Wednesdays, boys 8-10, 10:30-11:45 a.m.; girls 8-10, 10:30-11:45 a.m.; boys 11-14, 9-10:15 a.m.; girls 11-14
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