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& kidsSummer camps activities

SUMMER CAMP used to consist of packing up the kids and shipping them off for a week or two to a woodland campground with a lake with a Native American sounding name. At camp kids would sleep in a tent, eat meals in a military style mess hall and spend their days learning to swim, hike, paddle a canoe, play outdoor games like capture the

flag and sit around an evening campfire telling ghost stories.

Nowadays kids are offered a lot more activities called camps even though a lot of them don’t include any camping. The modern summer camp is designed to provide a lot of fun mixed with a lot of learning. Inside is a list of comprehensive summer camp and activitiy offerings in Helena.

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Exploration Works! Exploration Works! offers by far the greatest variety of learning camps for kids in the summer. Exploration Works! (457-1800) is located at 995 Carousel Way. Pre-registration is required for all Exploration Works summer programs.

Science Detectives Does sugar make you hyper? Do you have what it takes to become a Science Detective? Answer these questions and more by putting the toughest science myths to the test. Date: June 15 - 18 Time: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Ages: 6-8 Cost: Members $160/nonmembers $185

Science and Art Collide Welcome to a world where science and art are smashed together (quite liter-ally). In this special collaboration with the Holter Museum of Art, explore the imaginative side of science along with the explosive side of art. Register only at www.holtermuseum.orgLocation: Monday and Tuesday meet at ExplorationWorks!. Wednesday and Thursday meet at the Holter Museum of Art. Date: June 15 - 18 Time: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Ages: 8-12 Cost: Members $160/nonmembers $185

Design It, Make It, Take it Anyone can be an inventor! Explore the basics of engineering, science and inven-tion with fun take home projects.Parents are invited to attend the “invention con-vention” set to take place the last day of class. Date: June 15 - 18 Time: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Ages: 7-9 Cost: Members $160/nonmembers $185

Practical Potions Can you beat the summer heat using household ingredients? Have you ever wanted to make your own cleaning sup-plies and soap? Answer these questions and impress your family and friends with your homemade creations such as tooth-paste, insect repellent, soap, laundry deter-gent, bubble solution and ice cream. Date: June 15 - 18 Time: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Ages: 10-14 Cost: Members $160/nonmembers $185

Potions Become an amateur chemist and experi-ment with a wide variety of chemical cre-ations. Mad scientists unite! Date: June 22 - 25 Time: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Ages: 6-8 Cost: Members $160/nonmembers $180

Potions Mini Preschoolers become amateur chem-ists and experiment with a wide variety of messy chemical creations. Making ooey-gooey polymers and amazing colorful con-coctions using household materials. Date: June 22 - 24 Time: 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Ages: 4-5 Cost: Members $65/nonmembers $85

Extreme Fort Building Take fort building to the next level. Collaborate with local engineers and archi-tects to experience what it takes to design and build amazing forts out of various materials. Date: June 22 - 25 Time: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Ages: 9-12 Cost: Members $160/nonmembers $185

Intro to Robotics Students use simplified starting builds to allow lots of time for robotics experi-mentation and play. WeDo and Pico Robotics will be the focus of this class. Date: June 22 - 25 Time: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Ages: 8-10 Cost: Members $160/nonmembers $185

Tetrix Robotics Take robotics to the next level. Each pair of students will build a heavy-duty aluminum chassis and a robotic arm, then learn how to use RobotC code and Bluetooth to control it. Date: June 22 - 25 Time: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Ages: 11 & Up Cost: Members $160/nonmembers $185

EV3 Robotics Already experienced in robotics and want to try something new and excit-ing? Why not try EV3, Lego’s newest robotics platform? EV3 is more power-ful and complex than NXT, allowing for advanced builds and sensors. Date: July 27 - 30 Time: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Ages: 10-14 Cost: Members $160/nonmembers $185

Gardening and Art Session 1 Explore the Exploration Garden in a naturalistic and artistic way. Tour the gar-den, plant vegetables and flowers for the season, study and paint the anatomy of plants, inspire art with nature and construct clay pinch pots to sprout your own seeds. (This camp is also offered August 3 – 6.) Date: June 29 - July 2 Time: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Ages: 6-8 Cost: Members $160/nonmembers $185

Gardening and Art Mini Preschoolers explore the Exploration Garden in a naturalistic and artistic way. Tour the garden, plant vegetables and flowers for the season, study and paint the anatomy of plants, inspire art with nature and construct clay pinch pots for the stu-dents to sprout their own seeds. Date: June 29 - July 1

Time: 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Ages: 4-5 Cost: Members $65/nonmembers $85

SciGirls Inspired by the TV program, “SciGirls,” this camp helps girls work together to design inventions in fun and fabulous challenges. Date: June 29 - July 2 Time: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Ages: 10-12 Cost: Members $160/nonmembers $185

Daily Dissection If the sight of guts makes you want to faint, this is not the class for you. In this class we will practice comparative anato-my as we perform daily dissections on a wide variety of items. Date: June 29 - July 2 Time: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Ages: 10-14 Cost: Members $160/nonmembers $185

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Wonderful World of Dogs Explore how dogs have changed over time to become the amazingly diverse companions we know and love. Learn about the physical characteristics of work-ing dogs that make them suitable for their particular jobs. Date: June 29 - July 2 Time: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Ages: 7-10 Cost: Members $160/nonmembers $185

Budding Biologists Biology is the study of our living world from the very small (like a cell) to the very large (like a blue whale). Take a beginners’ look at our living world through experi-mentation and investigation. Date: July 6 - 9 Time: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Ages: 6-8 Cost: Members $160/nonmembers $185

Lego Creations Session 1 Construct contraptions, design your dream house, experiment with WeDo robotics, and make your own Lego movie with stop motion animation, plus enjoy free build time for your own Lego cre-ations. (This camp is also offered July 13 – 16.) Date: July 6 - 9 Time: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Ages: 6-8 Cost: Members $160/nonmembers $185

Intro to NXT Robotics NXT robots are found today in schools and competitions, on YouTube, and with hobbyists and artists of all ages. Date: July 6 - 9 Time: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Ages: 10-14 Cost: Members $160/nonmembers $185

Water Wonders You’re sure to get your feet wet as we explore many different streams and rivers and ponds around Helena. Capture and identify the many forms of life that live under and near the water, and learn what makes water healthy. Date: July 13 - 16 Time: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Ages: 7-11 Cost: Members $160/nonmembers $185

Culinary Camp Learn how to create and enjoy a variety of healthy cuisines and explore the science of taste. Put your cooking chops to the test by competing in a cooking contest at the end of the week. Date: July 13 -16 Time: 8:30 a.m.to 12:30 p.m. Ages: 10-14 Cost: Members $160/nonmembers $185

Animate! Have you ever wondered how anima-tion goes from pencil to TV screen? Now you can explore that very question. Date: July 13 - 16 Time: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Ages: 9-12 Cost: Members $160/nonmembers $185

Lego Creations Session 2 Construct contrap-tions, design your dream house, experiment with WeDo robotics, and make your own Lego movie with stop motion anima-tion, plus enjoy free build time for your own Lego creations. Date: July 13 - 16 Time: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Ages: 6-8 Cost: Members $160/nonmembers $185

Down and Dirty In this class students explore all things dirt – from the creepy crawlies deep within to the plants that call it home. Make mud bricks, volcanoes, worm farms and sand paintings. Date: July 20 - 23 Time: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Ages: 6-8 Cost: Members $160/nonmembers $185

From Earth to Stars…and Back! Come explore the final frontier known as space. Explore the enormity of the uni-verse, create your own planet, play with toys, make space suits and even eat some space food. To infinity and beyond is merely the beginning for this class! Date: July 20 - 23 Time: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Ages: 7-10 Cost: Members $160/nonmembers $185

Down and Dirty Mini Preschoolers, come play in the dirt in the name of science. Explore the world of dirt – from the creepy crawlies deep within to the plants that call it home. Make mud bricks, dirt volcanoes, worm farms, sand paintings and more. Date: July 20 - 22 Time: 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Ages: 4-5 Cost: Members $65/nonmembers $85

NXT Plus Already know how to program basic NXT motors and sensors? Then it’s time for NXT Plus. We’ll give you fun and exciting new challenges that push NXT to the limit. Date: July 20 - 23 Time: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Ages: 10-14 Cost: Members $160/nonmembers $185

On the Rocks Learn how to rock climb with some sci-ence, nature, geology and history added in. Time: Monday 9 a.m. to noon; Tuesday and Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. There is no camp on Wednesday. Location: Meet at ExplorationWorks!, but students will be traveling each day. Travel provided by ExplorationWorks!. Date: July 20 - 23 Ages: 9-12 Cost: Members $210/nonmembers $235

Engineering and Art Collide Welcome to a world where engineering and art are smashed together (quite liter-ally). In this special collaboration with the Holter Museum of Art, explore the imagi-native side of engineering along with the construction side of art. Location: Monday and Tuesday meet at ExplorationWorks!. Wednesday and Thursday meet at the Holter Museum of Art. Date: July 27 - 30 Time: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Ages: 8-12 Cost: Members $160 (Membership at either ExplorationWorks! or Holter Museum of Art)/nonmembers $185

Duct Tape Adventures Delve into the world of duct tape cre-ations from survival gear to fashion acces-sories. Craft belts, wallets, flowers, ear-rings, flip flops, canteens, and more. Date: July 27 - 30 Time: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Ages: 9-12 Cost: Members $160/nonmembers $180

Radical Rafting Adventure The first day takes place at Spring Meadow Lake where kids learn basic water safety, paddle strokes, boat control and paddle boat commands. The second and third days (with a day off between)

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put your basic skills to use on the Missouri River and learn to move through the water safely, timing in currents and Leave No Trace ethics. The kayaking and raft-ing skills are accompanied by lessons on native plants, geology, and history. Travel provided by ExplorationWorks!. Date: July 27 - 30 Ages: 9-12 Cost: Members $210/nonmembers $235

Gardening and Art Session 2 Explore the ExplorationGarden in a nat-uralistic and artistic way. Tour the garden, plant vegetables and flowers for the sea-son, study and paint the anatomy of plants, inspire art with nature and construct clay pinch pots to sprout your own seeds. Date: Aug. 3 – 6 Time: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Ages: 6-8 Cost: Members $160/nonmembers $185

Extreme Eco Survivors Have you ever wondered how wild things survive in the forests of Montana? Learn what it takes to stay alive and thrive outdoors, and complete challenges to see if your survival skills rival those of local wildlife. We’ll hike around Mount Helena, exploring the biology, geology and ecol-ogy of our local forests. Each day, students

will need water, good hiking shoes, sun-screen, snacks, and a comfortable pack to hold supplies for outdoor adventures. Date: Aug. 3 - 6 Time: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Ages: 10-12 Cost: Members $160/nonmembers $185

Museum Mystery A “crime” has been committed at ExplorationWorks! and we are looking for the next generation of forensic scientists to help us solve the mystery. Take DNA sam-ples, fingerprints, and study crime scene evidence to solve the crime and locate the criminal. Date: Aug. 3 - 6 Time: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Ages: 8-11 Cost: Members $160/nonmembers $185

EV3 Evolved Already know how to make and pro-gram EV3 robots? Want to see what else EV3 has in store? We’ll give you fun and exciting new challenges that evolve your understanding and experimentation with EV3. Date: Aug. 3 – 6 Time: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Ages: 10-14 Cost: Members $160/nonmembers $185

Technology and Art Collide Welcome to a world where technology and art are smashed together (quite liter-ally). In this special collaboration with the Holter Museum of Art, explore the imaginative side of technology along with the techno side of art. Wear your painting clothes and bring your pocket protector for this blending of experimentation and cre-ation. Location: Monday and Tuesday meet at ExplorationWorks!. Wednesday and Thursday meet at the Holter Museum of Art. Date: Aug. 10 - 13 Time: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Ages: 8-12 Cost: Members (Member of ExplorationWorks! or Holter Museum of Art) $160/nonmembers $185

Bio-Inventors Did you know that nature has inspired some amazing inventions? Cockleburs inspired Velcro, feathers inspired zippers and birds inspired flight. Learn from the plants and animals around you and engi-neer your own eco-inspired design. Then, enter our laboratory workshop to bring your creation to life. Date: Aug. 10 – 13 Time: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Ages: 6-8 Cost: Members $160/nonmembers $185

Kids Kicking Cancer Camp The second annual KKCC will feature the “greatest hits” of our summer camp activities giving cancer patients and sur-vivors a great opportunity to have adven-tures, do science, learn about themselves, and have fun. This camp is for kids who have beat cancer or are currently in treat-ment. The camp will run 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Thursday, ending with a family celebra-tion. Please consult your doctor to make sure attending this camp is a safe decision. There is no cost for par-ticipants. Date: Aug. 17 – 20 Ages: 5-14

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Holter Museum of Art The Holter Museum of Art is located at 12 E. Lawrence, phone (406) 442-6400.Printmania with Seth Roby Discover the art of making prints and learn how to use the museum’s printing press. Participants will learn the printmak-ing process as they explore image making using shapes and textures. Date: June 22- 26 Time: 9 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Ages: 8 to 12 Cost: Member $135/nonmember $155

Legomation: Music Video w/ Sondra Hines Imagine your favorite song as a Legomation music video! Filmakers will select a song, create a stop motion music video by storyboarding, set-up, lighting and shooting, creating visual effects and editing in sync with the music. Each par-ticipant will receive a DVD of videos cre-ated in the camp. Limited to 10 students. Date: July 6-10 Time: 9 a.m. to noon Member price $135/nonmembers $155

Artimation Discover the exciting worlds of art and animation. Each day brings new adven-tures with painting, sculpting and creating animated tales. Learn how to use a multi

plane camera, just like Walt Disney. The camp culminates in a gallery style show-casing of projects to family and friends. Participants will take home a portfolio and a DVD compilation to cherish the experi-ences happily ever after. Limited to10 stu-dents. Date: July 6 -10 Time: 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Ages: 8-12 Cost: Member $135/nonmember $155

Fashion Design: Going GaGa Using hand sewing techniques and no sew techniques, to create fashion acces-sories inspired by your favorite pop icon. Whether you are a fan of Katy Perry, Elvis, Lady GaGa or you want to create your own pop icon character to acces-sorize, you are sure to create something fun and fashionable to wear. Camp will include an in-character, red carpet “step and repeat” photo session. Dates: July 20 – 24 Time: 9 a.m. to noon Ages: 8-10 Cost: Cost: Member $135/nonmember $155

Photography with Kurt Keller Experiment with photography basics while using a variety of conventional and

unconventional cameras and techniques. Learn how to use composition, light and shadow as well as point of view to com-municate ideas. Learn to enhance and manipulate images using software applica-tions too. Students will use IPads to prac-tice digital photography, use the Holter’s or bring your own. Dates: July 20 – 24 Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.Ages: 8-12 Cost: Member $185/nonmember $205

Engineering and Art Collide Welcome to a world where engineering and art are smashed together (quite liter-ally). In this special collaboration with the Holter Museum of Art, explore the imagi-native side of engineering along with the construction side of art. Wear your paint-ing clothes and bring your pocket protector for this blending of experimentation and creation.Location: Monday and Tuesday meet at ExplorationWorks!. Wednesday and Thursday meet at the Holter Museum of Art. Date: July 27 - 30 Time: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Ages: 8-12 Cost: Members $160 (Membership at either ExplorationWorks! or Holter Museum of Art)/nonmembers $185

Passport on a Plate with Sondra Hines and Chris Riccardo This class combines art and cooking as students explore the cultures of other countries through visual and culinary art. Participants will “travel” the globe as they create healthy and exotic foods and enjoy the fruits of their labor each day with a sit down lunch together. Date: Aug. 3- 7 Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Ages: 8-13 Cost: Cost: Member $135/nonmember $155

Technology and Art Collide Welcome to a world where technology and art are smashed together (quite liter-ally). In this special collaboration with the Holter Museum of Art, explore the imaginative side of technology along with the techno side of art. Wear your painting clothes and bring your pocket protector for this blending of experimentation and cre-ation.Location: Monday and Tuesday meet at ExplorationWorks!. Wednesday and Thursday meet at the Holter Museum of Art. Date: Aug. 10 - 13 Time: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Ages: 8-12 Cost: Members (Member of ExplorationWorks! or Holter Museum of Art) $160/nonmembers $185

Kay’s Kids: Free Youth Summer Recreation The Kay McKenna Youth Foundation, in cooperation with the Helena Housing Authority and the city of Helena offers Kay’s Kids, a free summer recreation pro-gram. This drop-in program is designed for children between the ages of 6-13. Children younger than 6 are welcome to attend when accompanied by an adult. Kay’s Kids is held Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., June 22 to Aug. 14. The program is held at the following locations: Barney Park,1850 Cleveland; Lincoln Park,1800 N. Roberts; Memorial Park, 1105 Last Chance Gulch, Mountain View, 375 Alice St. (limited days/hours); and Kennedy Park, 402 N. Harrison. Call Liz Jones at 447-8077 for more informa-tion.

Helena Family YMCA camps1200 N. Last Chance Gulch, 442-9622The YMCA offers day camps and week-long camps at Camp Child, in the high altitude forest at the Continental Divide, west of Helena.

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Family camps May 23-25 and Aug. 21-23We 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. Cabins: $200 Y-members/$300 non-members (sleeps up to 12) Lodge Rooms: $150 Y-members/$250 Nonmembers (sleeps 4-6) Additional campers: rates are based on a family of four. Each additional person is $25 Y-members or $40 nonmembers.Outdoor leaders and counselors in training Ages: 14-17 Dates: June 14-19 and July 27-30 Cost: Y-members, $350/nonmembers $475The enhanced program builds interper-sonal and communication skills while fostering independence, self-awareness, and outdoor leadership skills. Participants have the opportunity to place the needs of others ahead of their own, share what they are learning and be a good role model for younger campers. Participants may choose to volunteer for a week later in the sum-mer or receive a 50 percent discount to another week of camp.

Explorers Ages: 8-10Y-Members $250/nonmembers $325Dates: June 14-19, June 21-26, June 28-July 3, July 5-10, July 26-31Rooted in the Y’s core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility, the Y’s holistic approach to youth development helps kids grow in spirit, mind and body, all while having fun.

Pathfinders Ages: 11-15 Y-Members $250/nonmembers $325 Dates: June 14-19, June 21-26, June 28-July 3, July 5-10, July 26-31Youth of all ages are able to develop posi-tive relationships and a sense of belonging. YMCA resident camps nurture the poten-tial of youth and create a sense of com-munity among campers of all ages through a wide variety of skill building outdoor program activities.

Adventurers Ages: 13-17 Y-members $350/ nonmembers $475 Dates: Aug. 9-14This is an overnight backpacking experi-ence for older campers with a thirst for adventure. This camp spends the first day at Camp Child getting their gear ready

and brushing up on their wilderness skills. Then we will spend the next three days backpacking and camping out under the stars. Our adventure will emphasize “Leave No Trace” principles and foster stewardship of Montana’s amazing back-yard. Gear is available to borrow for those who need it. Fee includes all necessary permits, food, and transportation to and from the trailhead.

YMCA summer day camps There is a non-refundable $25 deposit required per child, per week to reserve a spot. Weeks do fill up quickly. Call 442-9622 for availability. Camps are Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Before and after care is available at no additional charge. YMCA counselors are highly motivated, trained individuals and most are pursuing careers in education. We strive to maintain an average camper to counselor ratio of 10 to 1. Weekly rates are $145 for mem-bers/$195 for nonmembers. Week 1: Setting the stage June 15-19Activities this week focus on bringing campers together to make new friends, overcome fears, and feel more confident. Through fun skits, team dynamics and games we will establish our core values of

caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. Communication takes center stage as we open the curtain on our summer of pos-sibility. Week 2: Storm chasers June 22-26It’s June in Montana and we might experi-ence everything from sun to snow. But what makes weather happen? We’ll find out with a visit to the news station, make a tornado in a bottle, experiment with wind, make rain in a can and anything else that interests us. Week 3: Creative campers June 29-July 3Unleash your imagination. Study and cre-ate natural sculptures like the artist Andy Goldsworthy or write and draw a new


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comic strip. We’ll observe Helena’s public art and learn about the local artists who create these pieces for all to enjoy. We’ll even get to meet some of them right here in Helena! Week 4: Weird science July 6-10Potions, rockets, explosions, electronics and wacky experiments. In this interactive hands-on experience we explore the world around us through science. Week 5: Splash down! July 13-17The coolest week of summer! When it’s hot, it’s time to cool off with a visit to Splash Montana, Last Chance Splash, water themed games, swimming and a wet and wild obstacle course. Week 6: Wild, Wild West July 20-24It’s Fair week at the Last Chance Stam-pede and Fair. This week we’ll experience

everything Ole West Style from ranching and farming to mining, ghost towns and cowboy poetry. Week 7: Bug life July 27-31Did you know that bumblebees defy the laws of physics or that an ant can carry 5,000 times its own body weight? This week we will explore creepy crawly crit-ters, construct bug hotels out of found materials, and learn about the diversity of life on our planet. Week 8: What drives you? August 3-7Vroom! Motors power the world and take us where we want to go. But so do our bodies. We’ll explore the similarities and differences between our bodies and engines. What is fuel? How does it burn? What happens when we run out? Week 9: Food for thought August 10-14

Where does our food come from? Have you ever cooked with a solar oven? We’ll explore gardening, visit a working farm and plan and eat our own family style farm-to-table meal. Week 10: Best of the best August 17-21Kids vote on and pick their favorite activi-ties from the summer and we make it hap-pen.

Montana Learning Center 7653 Canyon Ferry Road (406) 475- 3638 www.montanalearning.org/The Montana Learning Center’s mission statement for its summer camps for kids is, “… to provide and promote quality immersion experiences for all in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) in a unique lakeside environ-ment.” The Learning Center has been awarded a grant from Boeing for a special program this year focusing on engineering, the E in STEM.

Camp Discovery Camp Discovery is a four-day (day only) science camp for students entering grades K-3. The students are bussed to MLC from Helena. Students are engaged in learning activities and recreation on Monday - Thursday. The cost of the camp is $250 for the four days. July 20-23 July 27-July 30 Aug. 3-Aug. 6

Young Naturalist Adventures Young Naturalist Adventures is a five-day overnight camp for student entering grades 4-6. The students arrive on Sunday afternoon, are organized into their teams and assigned to their cottages. On Monday - Thursday students are engaged in excit-ing science and math activities, games, recreation, swimming, boating and camp-fires. The cost of the camp is $375 for all

five days. July 19-23 July 26-July 30 Aug. 2-Aug. 6

Innovations in Engineering and Science Innovations is a six-day overnight camp for students entering grades 7-9. Students arrive on Sunday afternoon and leave on Friday right after lunch. Students are involved in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) activities, recreation, games, boating, swimming and canoeing, and may take excursions to remote loca-tions in the MLC area. The cost of the camp is $425 for all six days. July 19-24, 2015July 26-July 31, 2015 August 2-August 7, 2015

Family CampAn exciting weekend adventure, Family Camp is a three-day weekend overnight camp for the entire family. Stay in your own private cottage and enjoy an adven-ture in summer fun, summer memories, and summer learning. Call the center for more information.

Sports and fitness camps

Mountain biking Co-ed mountain biking programs at Big Sky Cycling and Fitness provide an intro-duction to the sport of mountain biking. They offer skill development, supervised trail riding, biking etiquette and trail main-tenance lessons taught by instructors with several years of experience as mountain bikers. No matter your skill level, you will find the opportunity to learn, develop your skills, and be a positive role model in the sport of mountain biking. Big Sky Cycling and Fitness, 801 N. Last Chance Gulch, 442-4644 on the web at www.bigskybikes.com.


Photoshop Camp (Grades 7 - 10)Kurt Keller. 8 hrs. Mon-Th, Jul 20 - 23;10a-12n. $75 must have camera.

Pottery Camp (Grades 6 - 10)Lisa Ernst. 30 hrs. Mon-Fri, Jul 20 - 31;1-4p. $159 + $30 materials.

Intermediate Pottery (ages 16 - adult)Lisa Ernst. 20 hrs. Mon/Wed, Jul 6 - 29;5:45 - 7:45p. $99 + $20 mat. – prior exp. req.

Creativity for Kids – each class $45/childTaught by Victoria Curtiss. Each classis 2 hrs/day for 3 consecutive days andmaterials are included.

Painting in a New Light (Grades 3-6)Tu-Th, Jun 16 -18; 9-11am.

Multimedia Fun with Shapes (Gr 3-6)Mon-Wed, Jun 22 - 24; 9-11am.

Create with Weaving (Gr 3-6)Tu-Th, Jun 30 - Jul 2; 9-11am.

It’s All About Pattern (Gr 1-6)Tu-Th, Jul 7 - 9; 9-11am.

MORE INFO & REGISTRATION ONLINE!Visit www.umhelena.edu/continuinged.Course descriptions, availability, &registration OR call Julie 447-6946

We have courses for your kids, too!

FFT2—Wildland Firefighter Training40 hrs. Thurs - Sun, May 14 - 17; 8a-5p.$209 includes books. Deposit due May 5.

Law Enforcement Reserve Officer Training90 hrs. Fri-Sun, June 5 - 21; 8a-7p; $369 -student supplies pistol & ammunition.

Kayaking Classes (more dates online)Kayaking Intro – Paddle TechniqueMon, Jun 1 or 15; 5:30-7:30p. $19 + kayak

Kayaking Safety & RescueMon, Jun 8 or 22; 5:30-7:30p. $19 + kayak

Kayaking in Moving Water – the MissouriSat, Jun 27; 10a-4p. $49

Advanced Kayaking – Learning to RollWed, Aug 5 - 19; 5:30-7:30p. $99 + kayak

Personal Computer Basics for RookiesLora Behlmer. 16 hrs. Mon/Wed, Jun 1 - 24;5:30-7:30p. $109/$98.10 seniors incl. book

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Mountain Biking 101: Basic Skills and Beginner Trails Get the basics on easy trails in the Helena South Hills area with Big Sky Cyclery experienced 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. Fee: $40. Schedule: Classes run Monday - Thursday (June 16-19) from 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. Location: To be announced

Mountain Biking 201: Intermediate

Trails Challenge yourself on more difficult trails in the South Hills while learning the basics of off-road bik-

ing skills, etiquette, and safety with our experienced staff! Most of these trails are single track with some steep terrain. The first day will consist of drills and discus-sion. The remainder of the week will be spent riding trails. Fee: $40.Schedule: Monday – Thursday, July 7 – 10. Locations to be announced.

Helena Youth Soccer Association Registration is now open for HYSA presents Queen City Soccer Camps. This

year HYSA will offer three soccer camps for all levels of ability and ages. July 6 – 9 Little Kickers Camp (half day morning sessions) $40/week For U4-U6 boys and girls, Little Kickers play soccer oriented games, fun playground games, have rest and snack times, great to get used to a ball at their feet and begin the skill learning needed for our older age soccer programs. July 13 – 16 Queen City Soccer Camp (day or evening sessions) $70 per session/week Camp is for U7 through U12 boys and girls. Soccer skills taught and prac-ticed in a fast paced and fun environment. The focus is on technical and personal skills needed to play the game at the higher level. Tactical play skills are also worked on, helping the young player to see and read the game better. August 3- 6 HYSA Elite Academy (day or evening Sessions) $125 per session/week U13 – U19 boys and girls Camp is for the player that wants to excel at the upper age competitive and high school levels. Coaches will conduct sessions to improve technical skill while apply-ing tactical strategies to those skills. The feedback will be invaluable to the player preparing to seek playing for college level scholarship programs.

All camps are at the HYSA Seibel Soccer Complex, and run from Monday – Thursday. Discounts are available for multiple siblings. Financial assistance is available. For more information contact Executive Director Phil McGovern at 431-3064 [email protected]

Last Chance Tennis Center The Last Chance Tennis Center and LCTC Pro Doug Ruffin offer adult and junior tennis camps three times this sum-mer at the Last Chance Tennis Center, across from the Helena Regional Airport. All abilities are welcome. Participants will be divided by skill level and experience, be challenged with ability-related drills and games, hit hundreds of balls, and receive solid coaching on how to improve their game from certified instructors with extensive tennis teaching experience. Campers will be treated to snacks and refreshments during the camps.Tennis camps will be held on the following dates: June 29 – July 2, July 27 – 30 and Aug. 17 – 20 The schedule and costs of the Monday through Thursday camps each week are as follows: Juniors (age 4 – 7): 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. ($60) (only Monday – Wednesday). Juniors (age 8 – 12): 2 p.m.


to 4 p.m. ($75). Juniors (age 12 – 18): 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. ($150) Adults: 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. ($100 or $120 for nonmembers)Register online at lcta.clubautomation.com or send a check made out to Camp Director Doug Ruffin to 816 Flowerree Street, Helena, MT 50601, indicating which week and hours. For questions, please contact Ruffin at (360) 789-6664 or at [email protected] or Tom Banks at (406) 439-6938 or [email protected].

Gymnastic classes Gymnastic skills build strength, agil-ity, coordination and confidence. Diane’s DanceWorks, 1310 Boulder Ave., offers a four-day summer session June 22-25. The cost is $45. Students are separated into classes by age: 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. for students ages 4 to 7, 10:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. for students aged 8 and up. There is also a session for older gymnasts from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Class sizes are limited to 10 students. Call Diane Trerise at 475-3233 for more information or to register.

Gonzaga Basesball Camp One of the Best Baseball Camps on the West Coast is coming back to Helena. Come join the Zags and their coaching staff for top Division 1 baseball instruc-tion. The camp is targeted at players ages 6-14. The focus of the camp is to teach the intermediate fundamentals to be a success-ful baseball player. Each camper will be taught the mechan-ics in hitting, fielding, throwing, pitching, base running and sportsmanship. The camp will be held June 22 through June 24 at Ryan Fields. The cost is $150. Sign up at www.gozags.com or www.collegebaseballcamps.com/zags under Helena Future Zags baseball camp.Questions regarding the camp may be directed by email to Coach Danny Evans at [email protected] Athletics (1015 Boulder Ave. (406)

996 – 1757) maintains a comprehensive listing of summer sports camps online at www.rivalsathletics.com/

Capital High soccer Camp The Capital High Soccer Camp for boys and girls in grades 1-8 will be held June 18-21 from 5:30-7 p.m. at Northwest Park. Cost of the camp is $50 and will be led by Capital boys coach Glen Wall. For more information, call 449-0401 or email [email protected]. You can also visit the Capital soccer website at www.wallsoccer.net

Carroll College A wide variety of summer sports camps will be offered by Carroll College. Registration for all camps is available online at www.carroll.edu/athletics/camps.cc. Boys basketball overnight, June 18-22, $375 overnight, $250 commuters, grades 5-12. Boys basketball individual day, June 25-28, $155, grades 4-8. Coed basketball Little Saints, July 23-25, $60, grades K-4. Boys soccer, July 8-12, $360 overnight, $260 commuters, ages 9-17. Girls soccer, July 15-19, $360 over-night, $260 commuters, ages 9-17. Girls basketball overnight, July 16-20, $375 overnight, $250 commuters, grades 5-12. Volleyball, July 9-13, $290 on-campus, $220 off-campus, grades 9-12 and August 8-10, $160, grades 4-8. Swimming lessons, June 25-29 and July 2-3 ($36), July 9-19 ($38).

Physical Enhancement and Weight Lifting Camps will be held at Capital High through July 31. The camps will be held in the Capital gymnasium and weight room. Sessions include beginning weight lifting at 7-8 a.m. with Physical Enhancement (DOTS) held from 8-9:30 a.m. five days a week. Students may attend one or both of the camps for a cost of $65 for the eight-week program. This camp is designed for high school-aged boys and girls, including incoming freshmen. This is a great way to stay or get into shape. Registration forms are available at the CR Anderson Middle School or Capital High main offices. You may also contact Lon Carter at 442-1783 or email [email protected].

Helena Boys Basketball Camp The Helena High Boys Basketball Camp for players entering grades 4-12 will be held July 9-12, and the camp for boys and girls entering grades K-3 will be con-ducted July 9-11 at Helena High. Camp for boys and girls entering grades K-3 will be conducted at 6-8 p.m. Camp for boys entering grades 4-8 will be from 9 a.m.-noon. And camp for boys entering grades 9-12 will be from 1-4 p.m. Cost of the camp is $75 per participant for boys entering grades 4-12 and $45 per partici-pant for boys and girls entering grades K-3. A $10 discount will be given to each additional family member. Registration forms may be found on the Helena High district website atwww.helena.k12.mt.us/…/highsc…/helenahi/summersp/index.dhtm…, or picked up at the office of Helena High. Contact John Hollow at 241-9431 with further questions or email [email protected].

Bruin Camp Once again this summer, Capital High boys coach Guy Almquist will be running the Bruin Basketball Camp for boys enter-ing grades 4-9 next fall. This camp has been very popular for young players inter-ested in learning to play the “Bruin Way.” Both camps are scheduled for July 9-12. Camp for grades 4-6 is scheduled for 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., while the grade 7-9 camp is for 1:30-5 p.m. All sessions will be held at Capital High. Registration is available online at www.capitalhighbasketball.com. Call 459-2428 or email [email protected] for more information.Capital City Girls Basketball It’s time to get registered for basketball camp. The Capital City Basketball Camp will be conducted for grades 4-8 (9 a.m.-noon) and grades 9-12 (1-4 p.m.) on June 18-21. Cost is $75 and discounts are used for additional family members. Call 431-0822 for more information. Camp registration is available at the main office of Helena High or forms can be downloaded from the Helena High website atwww.helena.k12.mt.us/…/high-scho/helenahi/summersp/index.dhtm.

Junior Bruin Coed Basketball Camp Capital High girls coach Bill Pilgeram will be running the Junior Bruin Basketball Camps for boys and girls enter-

ing grades 1-3 next fall. This camp is for young players interested in an introduc-tion to the passing, dribbling and shoot-ing fundamentals of basketball. Dates for the camp are July 9-11. All sessions are for boys or girls and will be held at Four Georgians Elementary School with 8-foot baskets. Registration forms are available online atwww.chs.helena.k12.mt.us/fac…/bpilgeram/CHS_Sports_Camps.htm and more information can be obtained by calling 324-2555 or emailing [email protected].

Lady Bruin Basketball Camp Capital High School girls coach Bill Pilgeram will be holding basketball camp this summer for girls entering grades 4-10 next fall. The Lady Bruin Basketball fundamental camp will be June 18-21 at Capital High. The camp will be broken into grades 4-6 in the morning from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and grades 7-10 from 1:30-5 p.m. Registration forms are available online at www.chs.helena.k12.mt.us/fac…/bpil-geram/CHS_Sports_Camps.htm and more information can be obtained by calling 324-2555 or emailing [email protected].

Hoop It Up The Hoop It Up Basketball Camp will be offered to grade 1-8 boys and girls this June and July at East Valley Middle School in East Helena. The grade 1-4 boys and girls camps will be June 26-28, with grades 1-2 at 9-11 a.m. and grades 3-4 at noon-2 p.m. The grade 1-4 camp focuses on skill develop-ment and fundamentals and campers will be playing on 8- or 9-foot baskets. Cost of the camp is $55. The grade 5-8 girls camp will run July 9-12 from 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. The grade 5-8 boys camp will be July 16-19. Both camps focus on skill development in the morning and competitions in the afternoon. Cost of the camp is $100. Registration for the Hoop It Up Basketball Camp can be found online atwww.ehps.k12.mt.us. If you have questions, call 431-7136 or email [email protected].

Bruin Football Camps The Bruin Football Camp for grades 1-4 will be held July 23-25 at Northwest Park from 10:30 a.m. to noon. The cost is $30. To register, visit:www.chs.helena.k12.mt.us/fac…/bpilgeram/CHS_Sports_Camps.htm.


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The Bruin Football Camp for grades 5-12 will be held July 23-26 at Northwest Park. The times will be 10 a.m.-noon for grades 5-8 and 6-8 p.m. for grades 9-12. The cost is $35. To register, visit:www.chs.helena.k12.mt.us/fac…/bpilgeram/CHS_Sports_Camps.htm Application forms can also be secured at Capital High’s office or by email at [email protected].

Bengal Football Grades 1-6 participate from July 23-26 at 10 a.m. to noon and the cost is $35. Grades 9-12 participate from July 23-26 at 6-8 p.m. and the cost is $35. The camp for grades 7-8 will be conducted Aug. 14-16 with times TBA. The cost is $25. Forms are available atwww.helena.k12.mt.us/schools/highscho/helenahi/index.dhtm. Call 459-6006 for information.

Small Fry It is time to register for Small Fry Football. Online registration has begun and lasts until June 30. The cost is $100 for the first child and $75 for the second. Late registration starts June 15 and the cost goes up to $125 and $100. Register at www.helenasmallfry.comor call Chris Sinrud at 594-1438 or Steve Bartmess at 431-9688 with any questions.

Westside Flag Football * The Westside Flag Football league is open to children in grades 1-4 and will run from Sept. 3-Oct. 4.

Registration is due before Aug. 1. The cost is $40 and includes a team jer-sey and a mouthpiece. Late Registration will be $70 and will not guarantee a spot. To register, visit:www.chs.helena.k12.mt.us/fac…/bpilgeram/CHS_Sports_Camps.htm

Helena Flag Football The Helena Flag Football league is open to children in grades 1-4 and will run from Sept. 4-Oct. 13. Registration is available at the Helena High website or by picking up a form at the school’s main office. The league costs $35 and includes a T-shirt. Call 459-6006 with questions.

Champions Camp The Champions Football Camp will be held in Butte on July 23-26 for students entering grades 2-12. The camp, which is hosted by the Butte Central football program, costs $37 for grades 2-6 and $50 for grades 7-12. Call 723-6706 for information or to reg-ister.

Pole vaulting Helena High pole vault coach Bill Hurford has two camps scheduled this summer. The first is on June 15-16 and the second is June 29-30. Cost is $50 for each session.

Also, anyone interested in jumping throughout the summer can contact Rocky Mountain Athletics and vault Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30-7:30 p.m. For more Information call Hurford at 431-7864 or email [email protected].

Swimming The Broadwater Hot Springs & Fitness offers summer swim lessons in comfort-able, warm water. Mornings: June 18-29, July 9-20, July 23-Aug 3 and Aug 6-17. Evenings: June 11- 27, June 12-28, July 9-25, July 10-26, July 30-Aug 15, July

31-Aug 16. Private lessons are also avail-able. For more information, visit www.thebroadwater.com or call 443-5777.

Helena Family YMCA The Y is offering swimming lessons in four two-week ses-sions this summer: June 18-28, July 9-19, July 23-Aug. 2 and Aug. 13-23. Each ses-sion will include eight days of lessons, four per week. Call 442-9622 for informa-tion and exact times, or visit http://hel-enaymca.org/aquatics/summer-2011-swim-ming-lessons/.

ECUMENICAL VACATIONBIBLE SCHOOL

June 15 – 19, 201512:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Sponsored by the following churches:St. Paul’s United Methodist Church

First Presbyterian Church

All Classes will be held at the FirstPresbyterian Church

535 N. Ewing – 442-4775

Entering kindergarten in the fallEntering pre-1st or 1st grade in the fall

Entering pre-kindergarten in the fall(MUST BE “5” by October 31st)

Entering 2nd grade in the fallEntering 3rd grade in the fall

Entering 4th gradeEntering 5th gradeEntering 6th grade

If you have any questions,Please call the First Presbyterian Church.


Last Chance Splash Swim lessons will be offered at Last Chance Splash Waterpark and Pool in four sessions this summer: June 18-29, July 9-20, July 23-Aug. 3 and Aug. 6-17. Fees are $35 ($50 non-resident) for beginner and diving classes and $45 ($60) for advanced and adult classes. For information, visitwww.lastchancesplash.com/lessons.html.

Capital City Tennis Camp The Capital City Tennis Camp will be held Aug. 6-9 at the Capital High tennis courts. Elementary and middle school-aged players will play from 9 a.m.-noon, with the high school students from 1-4 p.m. There will be a mini tournament on Thursday with prizes for the winners. The cost is $75 and includes free lunch daily. If you have questions call 459-4011.

Bruin Volleyball The camp will be conducted June 25-28 for athletes entering grades 5-12. Registration is due by June 12. All camp information and flyers can be found on the CHS website under summer camps at www.chs.helena.k12.mt.us/…/bpil…/CHS_Sports_Camps.htm Email [email protected] for infor-mation.

Montana Intensive Wrestling Camp is scheduled for June 24-29 at the Helena High gym and is open to grades 1-12. Coaches include former national coach of the year Jeff Thompson and U.S. Olympic coach Mike MacArthur. Registration is $175 and $225 if hous-ing is needed. There is also an optional rafting trip on the Gallatin River for $40. For information, visitwww.helenawres-tling.com, email [email protected] or call 461-8543.

Skyhawks Sports Skyhawks Sports Camps, made avail-able by the YMCA, offer a skill-focused experience for kids between the ages of 3 and 12. Skyhawks is a national youth sports camp company with local camps in over 500 communities. * Soccer: Aug. 6-10, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., ages 7-12, Northwest Park ($136 members/$146 non-members). * Basketball: June 18-22 or July 9-13, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., ages 7-12, Helena Family YMCA ($136/$146). * Multi-sport: July 2-6 or Aug. 13-17, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., ages 6-12, * Northwest Park ($108/$118 with no camp on Wednesday during first session, $136/$146 for second session). * Mini-Hawk (soccer, baseball and bas-ketball): June 25-29 or July 16-20, 9 a.m.-noon, ages 4-7, ($106/$116). You can register for any of these camps by visiting www.skyhawks.com

Helena Athletic Club 3350 Colton Drive, offers a variety of summer programs for kids. Enroll online at hacmt.com or call 442-6782 for more information. “Full Day KidzClub (ages 3-11, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) is as follows: June 15-19, Our Home Town, explore Helena complete with visits to Reeder’s Alley and a ride on the tour train.June 22-26, Smokey Says Fire, learn wild-fire prevention and lessons from Smokey Bear. Includes a field trip to view a heli-copter at DNRC and to Fish, Wildlife and Parks. June 29-July 3, Red White and Blue, a patriotic week including trips to Memorial Park and Exploration Works! July 6-10, Fun With Fitness, exercise and staying active, kids will go on a hike on Mt. Helena and more. July 13-17, Artful Antics, Creations

with crayons, clay, paint and visits to Archie Bray and the Holter Museum. July 20-24, Wild, Wild West, Learn about wild and domestic animals of the West and farm and ranch life with visits to Farm in the Dell and fairgrounds livestock barns. July 27-31, Rivers and Roads, Explore Montana’s waterways and old towns including stories of Lewis and Clark and a visit to Gates of the Mountains and the Montana Historical Society. August 3-7, Sportsmania, basketball, baseball, tennis and the backyard clas-sics such as kickball, jump rope and tag. Includes a trip to Sleeping Giant Lanes for bowling. August 10-14, Nature Matters, learn about plants and animals in the area with nature walks at Tizer Gardens and Spring Meadow. August 17-21, Luau Party, Celebrate Polynesian traditions, make leis, grass skirts and a luau party at Centennial Park. Half Day Tree House (8:30 to noon for ages 3-5). June 15-19, Nursery Rhymes, explore the world of familiar nursery rhymes with crafts, sensory play and plenty of class-room and gym activities. July 13-17, Let’s Go Camping, camp out preschool style with tents, outside exploring, hikes, and s’mores. August 3-7, Insect Patrol, learn about bugs with safe exploration of insect life, homes and body parts.

Skills Camp (8:30 to noon or 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.). June 15-19, Flip Factory (8:30 to noon), everything upside down tumbling and trampoline camp. June 22-26, Total Ninja Training, (1-4:30 p.m.), An action packed week of agility, strength and flexibility training on indoor and outdoor obstacle courses.

June 29-July 3, Gym Jam (8:30 a.m. to noon), a gymnastics camp for the begin-ning gymnast. July 6-10, Mustang Madness (1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.), a cheer camp teaches jumps, stunts, tumbling, and dance culminating with a Friday showcase. July 13-17, Total Ninja Training, (1-4:30 p.m.), An action packed week of agility, strength and flexibility training on indoor and outdoor obstacle courses. July 20-24, Flip Factory (8:30 to noon), everything upside down tumbling and trampoline camp. Aug. 3-7, June 29-July 3, Gym Jam (1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.), a gymnastics camp for the beginning gymnast. Aug. 10-14, Mustang Madness (8:30 a.m. to noon) cheer camp teaches jumps, stunts, tumbling, and dance culminating with a Friday showcase. Aug. 17-21, Total Ninja Training, (8:30 a.m. to noon), an action packed week of agility, strength and flexibility training on indoor and outdoor obstacle courses.

Helena Kidsports Gymnastics A summer camp program for kids ages 6-15. The facility is located at 5 Wall Street in Helena. Kidsports campers will practice six gymnastics events each day, Monday through Friday. Fridays will be Lake Day and after lunch campers will go the lake for an afternoon in the sun. Call 442-1840 for more information. Camp is offered for half days (9 a.m. to noon) and full days (9a.m. to 3 p.m.). June 15-19, Animals, Reptile Show N Tell. June 22-26, Chef, Learn to Cook. July 6-10, Style and Swag, Face Painting/Crazy Hair. July 20-24, Artist, Local Student Teaches Art. Aug. 3-7, Movies, Go to Cinemark. Aug. 17-21, Sports, Giant Slip N Slide.

The Summer Food Service Program is a US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Child Nutrition Program that provides free,

nutritious meals to children when school is not in session. The program will run from June 15 to August 6, 2015 at MEMORIAL PARK.

Lunch will be served from 11:00 am until 12:30 pm.

In accordance with Federal law and US Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. To ile a complaint of discrimination,

write USDA, Director, Ofice of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410,

or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TTY). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

THE HELENA PUBLIC SCHOOLS ANNOUNCES THE SPONSORSHIP OF THE

SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM.


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Soccer Camp Valley View Lutheran Church is offer-ing a kids soccer camp, July 6-8, for kids ages 5-12, at Northwest Park from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The cost is $20 per partici-pant. Call 443-6663 to register or for more information go online to www.valleyview-lutheran.org.

Arts and Crafts Queen City Ballet offers Princess Camps designed for girls ages 3 through 6. Queen City Ballet is located at 8 W. Lawrence and can be reached at 444-5004. Campers are divided into two sessions by age. Three and 4-year-olds from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.; 5 and 6-year-olds 10:30 a.m. to noon. June 15-19, Frozen. Elsa and Anna want to share the wonders of Arendelle. Crafts, friendship and dancing. June 22-26, Cinderella. Explore the fairytale through dance, dress-up, art and storytelling. June 29-July 3, Sleeping Beauty. Learn how to dance with Princess Aurora and her fairy friends. July 13-17, Wizard of Oz. Follow the Yellow Brick Road to Queen City Ballet. July 20-24, Annie. There is no such thing as a hard-knock life when you have fun, friends and dance. July 27-31, Sofia. Become a princess just like Sophia the First. Aug. 3-7, Frozen. Return to Arendale with Anna, Elsa and Olaf. Queen City Ballet also offers three clas-sic ballet camps: June 15-19, June 29-July 3 and Aug. 3-7.

Dance camps The Allegro School of Dance offers summer dance camps for kids age 2 ½ to 18. The camps are held Monday –Thursday throughout the summer. Allegro School of Dance is located at 636 Barney Street. Contact the school by phone (Beth Barry) at 443-1231 or by email at [email protected]. Creative camps for dancers ages 2 ½ - 7 include dance class, snack, craft and story

time. Creative Camp themes include Dragons & Princesses, Props and Toys, Cinderella, Angelina/Lily/Tallulah Beginning Ballet for dancers ages 7-10, no experience is necessary. Intermediate and Advanced Ballet for dancers with experience All camps are $75 The jig’s up? Irish dancing classesCome try out Irish dance with Helena’s Tiernan Irish Dancers, June 22 - 25. There will be two sessions. Five to 7-year-olds will meet 11 a.m. to noon and 8 to 11-year-olds will meet from noon to 1 p.m. Tuition is $25. For more information call 475-3722.

Summer art camps at the Painted PotSummer brings artistic opportunities for fun camp and class experiences at The Painted Pot. This year we will be offering seven weeks of afternoon summer camps. Our camps all run from Monday through Friday and are from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Each camp or class price includes materials, instruction, paint, glaze, firing, or any other finishing necessary and a snack dur-ing the class break. In addition to our week long summer camps, we will have three Wednesday classes. Classes are from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and cost $30 each. Class price includes materials, instruction, paint, glaze, fir-ing, or any other finishing necessary and a snack during the class break. The Wednesday classes are, July 1, TMNT Plate; July 29, Minion Bowl; and Aug. 12, Bubble Experiment. All single day classes are ages 5 and up. The Painted Pot is located at 333 N. Last Chance Gulch. Store hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Call (406) 443-3799 for more information or to register for classes.

Dance Workshop, July 6-10 Professional dancers from Keshet Dance Company and Shira Greenberg (cre-ator of Nutcracker on the Rocks) offer an

exciting week of dance and performance for all levels of dancers. Classes will rotate through a variety of styles including mod-ern, jazz, hip hop, ballet, and improvisa-tion. Physically integrated classes will also be held, inviting people of all ages and abilities, including those with disabilities, to experience the joy of dance. The workshops are as follows: ages 12-18 and adults, 9 a.m. to noon; ages 7-11 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and physically integrated (all ages and abilities) from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. The week will culminate in a per-formance at the Myrna Loy Center on Monday, July 13, with participants hav-ing the opportunity to perform alongside Keshet dancers, presenting new pieces cre-ated during the workshop. For more details about the workshop and performance call 422-0830 or visit www.cohesiondance.org

Grandstreet Theatre Grandstreet offers a variety of summer camps. Call the theater for more informa-tion at 442-4270. Mini-Camps. Campers can attend one day ($20), one week ($80) or all four weeks ($300). Scene one, Improvisation! Comedy improvisation, learn to think on your feet and play many theater games, 9 a.m. to noon for 3rd-5th graders, 1 to 4 p.m. for 6th-8th graders, June 15-19.Scene Two, Stage Magic, learn all the tricks of the trade from stage make-up to stage combat, 9 a.m. to noon for 3rd-5th graders, 1 to 4 p.m. for 6th-8th graders, June 22-26. Scene Three, Musical Theatre, come and play with the cast of Mary Poppins, 9 a.m. to noon for 3rd-5th graders, 1 to 4 p.m. for 6th-8th graders, Aug. 10-14. BeaniesThis program is for students entering kin-dergarten through 2nd grade. The schedule is as follows: Orientation, July 12, 6 p.m. at the Grandstreet Theatre; Beanie classes July 13-24, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to noon, at the First Baptist Church, 8th and Warren; Final performance, July 24,

11:30 a.m. at the Myrna Loy Center, 15 N. Ewing. The cost is $250 in one lump pay-ment or $285 if making payments. Grandstreet Summer camps The summer camps are two week pro-grams for K-2nd and 3rd through 12th held at the Grandstreet Theatre. Students are divided into grade levels to develop skills in acting, improvisation, rehearsal tech-niques, voice and diction, communication, character development, creative thinking, play making, dance, movement and much more. The schedule is as follows: Orientation, July 13. Daily schedule, rehearsal 9 a.m. to 11:45 a.m., lunch 11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., classes 12:30 to 5 p.m. Farewell Dance is July 25. Call 442-4270 for cost and pay-ment information.

Children’s Ceramic Classes Archie Bray offers two sessions of Chil-dren’s Ceramic Classes during the summer months. Classes are taught by our current resident artists who are enthusiastic and knowledgeable about clay. Students will learn many different techniques for build-ing with clay using their hands, molds, clay tools and electric wheels (depending on their age). Your child’s work will be ired and ready to pick up one week after the class is over. Classes meet Monday–Friday for three hours each day and are open to ages 6 and up to high school teens. June 22–26 6–8 year olds: 9 a.m.–noon 9–11 year olds: 9 a.m.–noon 12–14 year olds: 1–4 pm High School teens: 1–4 pmJuly 6–10 6–8 year olds: 9 a.m.–noon 9–11 year olds: 9 a.m.–noonTuition is $150 per child which covers all expenses; instruction, clay, glazes, use of tools, iring of work and snacks. A $50 deposit is due to the Bray ofice within four days after registration. To register, please call the Bray at 406/443-3502, ext. 11.


Free Ceramics Free Ceramics is a family run pottery business where a team of artists work to-gether to create whimsical pottery that will always bring a smile to your face. Inspired by the designs of Emily Free Wilson, handmade, functional, porcelain pottery is made with care, decorated individually, and painted by hand to give each piece a personality of it’s own. Free Ceramics is located at 650 Logan Street. Call (406) 438-6212 to sign up for classes or email [email protected]. The store hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. The summer Clay & Play at Free Ce-ramics provides a full day of the creative and visual arts integrated with literacy and science. Campers will engage in arts proj-ect based on science experiments they will themselves conduct. In addition, they will explore their community: parks, museums, and the great outdoors as well as the work of master artists. June 22 – 268-15 year olds, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. Campers in June will explore the sci-ence behind balance and symmetry. They will conduct experiments investigating the principles of balance, explore the art of Alexander Calder, a master of mobiles and take a trip to the Holter Art Museum. Ad-ditionally, campers will learn to throw on the potter’s wheel as well as basic book-making and drawing techniques. The week culminates with students creating their own mobile. July 6 – 10: 5-12-year-olds, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. July 20th – 24th: 5-12-year-olds, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. In honor of July being Montana Open Land Month, the theme for Clay & Play will be the great outdoors. Students will hike in the great outdoors, explore the art of land artists such as Andy Goldsworthy and James Terrell, and become outdoor artists of their own. They will learn how to keep a nature journal, craft with clay, and explore basic bookmaking and printmaking techniques. August 3 – 7: 8-15 year olds, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. August is all about fun in the sun– a perfect time to study light. Campers will conduct experiments on light and the color spectrum, explore color theory in art, and view the art of master artists who dedicated their art to explorations of color. Addition-ally, students will learn to throw on the potter’s wheel as well as basic bookmaking and painting techniques.

Sylvan Learning CampsRobotics 101 6 hour camp Grades 1-6 12:30 – 1:30 starting June 15th; ending June 26th12:30 - 1:30 starting July 20th; ending July 31st12:30 – 1:30 starting August 3rd; ending August 13thRobotics 102 6 hour camp Grades 1-6 12:30-1:30 starting July 6th; ending July 17th12:30 – 1:30 starting Aug. 17th; ending Aug. 27thCoding 101 (Game Design) 9 hour camp Grades 3-710:00 – noon starting July 20th; ending July 31 Camp Sum Fun 10 hours Grades K-3 2:30 – 5:00 starting August 4th; ending Aug. 13thFraction Action 10 hours Grades 5-8 1:00 – 3:30 starting August 17th; ending Aug. 27th Get Organized 10 hour camp Grades 4-12 10:00 – 12:30 starting Aug. 24th; ending Aug. 27Robotics 201* 9 hour camp Grades 2-6 10:30 – noon starting June 15th; ending June 26th 10:30 – noon starting August 3rd; end-ing Aug. 13thRobotics 202* 9 hour camp Grades 2-6 10:30 – noon starting July 6th; ending July 17th 4:00 – 5:#0 starting Aug. 17th; ending Aug. 27thMath Edge $125 per month Grades K-8 8-9:00 am Mondays & Wednesdays all summer 5:30 – 6:30 pm Tuesdays & Thursdays all summerMultiply/Divide 10 hour camp Grades 3-5 2:30 – 5:00 starting Aug. 4th; ending Aug. 13thFit 4 Algebra 10 hour camp Grades 6-9 5:00-7:30 pm starting Aug. 18th; ending Aug. 27thHandwriting without Tears 10 hour camp Grades K-5Offered in June, July and August

*Must complete Robotics 101 and 102 before starting 201 unless previous Robot-ics experience.

Fundamentals Summer Program The 2015 Summer Program, provided by Fundamentals Preschool Center, will be limited to only 10 school aged children (6-10). The daily structured activities will include games, sports, arts and academic

exploration along with a variety of ield trips. The program is available Monday through Friday, from 8:30 to 4:30 and will run from June 15th all the way through August 21st. Our teacher is licensed with DPHHS Child Care Licensing as a Primary Caregiver and is CPR/First Aide certiied. Parents provide sunscreen and a sack lunch while Fundamentals provides a healthy morning and afternoon snack. The tuition for this program is 195.00 per week and includes all fees. Call Julie at 475-2389 to reserve your spot today; we are located at 607 Custer Ave and next to Four Georgians Elementary School.

Lewis & Clark Library Summer Reading Program “Every Hero Has a Story”Check out your Lewis & Clark Library this summer for fabulous programs, events, and contests. For more information log onto: www.lclibrary.org! Contact the library by telephone at 447-1690. “Tuesday Tales” for grade school kids 10:30-11:30 in the large meeting room June 16-Local Hero June 23-Puppet Show by Markie Scholz June 30-Local/National Hero July 7-Local Hero July 14-The Incredible Mr. E Magic Show July 21-Robotics! July 28-Party and free book “Four to Score!” reading program June-August For all ages. Read or listen to four books. Score Sheets & Prizes at the infor-mation desk. “Babies& Tots” summer reading pro-gram Rubber Ducky Club for caregivers and their children – infant to 3 years old. June-July. Complete six early literacy activities with your child. Early Literacy Activity Sheets and Prizes at the information desk. Books& Babies June-July on Mondays, 10:30-11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m. large meeting room Storytime for ages 2 1/2 - 5 years old. June-July on the Story Steps Wed. 10:30-11 a.m. and 1:30-2 p.m. Thurs. 10:30-11 a.m.

Lewis & Clark Libaray Special Events Teen Writers Camp at the Library Meets Monday 6/29-Thursday 7/21-4 pm. Registration required. Teens interested in honing their creative writing skills can attend this mini day camp at the Library! We’ll enjoy fun writ-ing exercises, peer workshops, explore

opportunities for contests and publications, and put together an anthology of our work.

Fandom Tea Party Friday, June 19 from 7 – 9:30 pmCosplay at the Library! Come dress as your favorite character and sample tea and snacks from your favorite fandoms, like Dr. Who, Sherlock, Attack on Titan, Harry Potter, and so many more!Trivia CrackDOWN Friday, July 17 from 7-8:30 pmYou’ve played the app. Come with a team and test your IRL skills. Snacks and prizes! (Teams limited to 5 players). Don’t have a team? Come anyway. Registration encour-aged but not required. Paper Towns Release Party Thursday, July 23 from 5-6:30 pmAre you ready for the next John Green novel to hit the silver screen? Geek out with other John Green fans. Lucky winners will receive movie passes!Summer SMASH BROS TOURNEY! Friday, July 31 from 7-9:30 pmShow off your smashing skills! Food, fun, games! Games and consoles provided. Teen Summer Programs Teens entering grades 6-12 are welcome to attend LCL Teen Programs. Library Out of Bounds Tuesday in June and July11 am- 1:30 pmFind LCL Teens at a park near you!Weather permitting, we’ll visit local parks on Tuesdays during the summer for fun, games, books, and more.

Discovery Kidzone Montessori School Discovery Kidzone Montessori School offers a summer camp program at both of its Montana City campuses. Call 443-5833 or 461-6881 for more information. Discovery Kidzone Summer camps include activities to keep your kids busy while having fun all summer. The daily schedule consists of an opening large group activity, learning and explore stations including: hands on science, art, outdoor classroom and workshop, cooking and games. After morning rotations there’s a ield trip or out-door group activity followed by lunch and afternoon summer packet learning time.Discovery Kidzone understands that sum-mer is about fun and activity but they also know how important it is for children to practice the skills they have learned in school in order to retain that knowledge. There’s a special time each day that is geared towards individual learning, read-ing, I-pad apps and computer games.Discovery Kidzone also plans ield trips weekly, a sample of some of the ield trips


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First Presbyterian Church invite all children to Move, Act, Care, Follow, and Share at G-Force: God’s Love in Action Vacation Bible School. The fun begins Monday, June 15 and ends Friday, June 19 from 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church at 535 N. Ewing. Call Joni Miech at 442-4775 or visit the church’s website at www.fpchelena.com.

Broadwater Hot Springs & Fitness Broadwater Hot Springs & Fitness offers a summer program for kids ages 5-11, Camp Broadwater, Monday through Friday, June 15-August 21 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Broadwater Hot Springs & Fitness is located at 4920 Highway 12 West. Call 443-5777 to register or for more information.


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