Summer Science Day Camps
Registration for 2010 Summer Science Day Camps begins April 17th, 2010. Space is limited, so register early. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis and is available by phone, by mail or in person. Office hours are Tuesday through Friday from 12:00 pm – 5 pm and Saturday from 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm. Please note our registration policy; all camps are subject to minor changes without previous written notice. Scholarship forms available.
Day Camp Program Hours
Full Day Camps: Monday-Friday, 9 am – 4 pm
Before and after care is available free from 8 – 9 am and 4 – 5 pm.
Camps begin and end at MNHC, near McCormick Park, at 120 Hickory St. in Missoula. Camps include field trips to surrounding natural areas.
Click here for information on What to Bring and How to Prepare for Camp!
Cost
Full Day Camps: $175/members, $220/non-members
Scholarships are available; please contact our office for details.
MNHC memberships can be purchased for $50 per family.
Ages
Camp themes and content are geared toward students in a specific grade range. This allows our instructors to plan activities that work best for students in those grades. Camps are designed for students entering grade levels noted in the fall of 2010.
Grades 6 – 8
Full Day Camps $175 MNHC Members/$220 Non-Members
2010 Summer Camp listings
Survivor! – June 14 – 18
Spend the week learning techniques for basic survival including how to start a fire without matches, how to construct a shelter that will keep you warm, how to filter your water, make a fishing pole, predict the weather, make your own string, perform basic first aid. We’ll also make our own compass, learn about bear awareness, and we’ll get a chance to meet the search and rescue team and hear tips for survival from the experts!
Hooked on Fishing – June 28 – July 2
Already an avid angler? Never tried fishing but want to learn? We’ll spend the week learning all about fishing in Montana from stream ecology to stewardship. We’ll also explore aquatic habitats with waders and nets, practice our fly-casting technique, and learn some fish ID to help us learn more about our local streams and ponds.
Nature and Technology – July 12 – 16
Interested in learning about how nature and technology can come together? Come learn all about the fields of biomimicry and “green” design. You’ll see some examples of great inventions, practice your observation skills using microscopes and studying in the field, create a solar-powered motor boat, and use ideas from biomimicry to come up with some fantastic inventions. This camp is in cooperation with the Biomimicry Institute.
Naturalist Adventures – August 9 – 13
Are you interested in a little adventure this summer? We’ll spend the week hiking some fantastic trails, using tools of a naturalist such as field guides and compasses, hearing adventure stories about famous naturalists, learning how to set up a tent and a safe backcountry camp, and even kayaking on a nearby lake! We’ll also learn about the plants and animals common to our region as we get out and explore.
Program Registration Policy
2010 Registration is confirmed ONLY when a $50 non-refundable deposit (per camp, per child) is received with an enclosed registration and emergency release form. Space will not be guaranteed without the $50 non-refundable deposit.
Full payment is expected two weeks prior to the start of the camp unless prior arrangements have been made.
Registration fee (minus $50 deposit) is refundable ONLY if a cancellation is made by 5:00 pm the Tuesday before the start of the camp. Withdrawals after this deadline forfeit the entire fee. Membership fees are non-refundable and must be paid at time of initial registration.
