brought to you by simply local magazine

EXTRACURRICULARS AND RESUME BUILDING

• Headwaters Educational Consulting
• headwatersedconsulting.com | 406-696-6843
• Grades: 10th & 11th | Cost: $295
• Extracurricular involvement is an important part of the college admissions process and a student's high school experience. In this camp, we will create an activities list to be used for the Common Application and supplemental essays, and then build a student resume.
• Register: calendly.com/heconsulting

FINDING THE RIGHT COLLEGE FIT

• Headwaters Educational Consulting
• headwatersedconsulting.com | 406-696-6843
• Grades: incoming 11th & 12th | Cost: $295
• Learn how to build a college list that is the best fit for you. This camp will teach you the top priorities to consider when applying to college, how to conduct targeted research, and how to understand the steps needed to develop a college list.
• Register: calendly.com/heconsulting

COLLEGE ESSAY WRITING BOOTCAMP

• Headwaters Educational Consulting
• headwatersedconsulting.com | 406-696-6843
• Grades: incoming seniors | Cost: $395
• Wondering where to start and what to write on your college application essay? Learn strategies for crafting authentic, engaging essays. We work through each step of the writing process, from brainstorming to fine-tuning, with the end goal of a completed essay. 
• Register: calendly.com/heconsulting

ACADEMIC SKILL DEVELOPMENT

• Huntington Learning Center
• HuntingtonHelps.com | 406-651-5880
• 1.5-3 hrs, 2-5 times/week
• Individualized programs developed to redress academic gaps, maintain progress or enrich understanding in reading, writing, spelling, vocabulary, phonics, study skills, and math. 
• Beginning with a parent interview and student Academic Evaluation allows us to pinpoint strengths/weaknesses, then develop an appropriate and individualized course of study to meet your goals. 
• Scheduling begins April 2

ACT INTENSIVE

• Huntington Learning Center
• HuntingtonHelps.com | 406-651-5880
• Typical program: 2 hrs, 2 times/week for 10 weeks
• Tailored 1:1 preparation for the Sept ACT begins with a diagnostic practice test followed by 1:1 tutoring covering strategies, timing, and content for maximizing scores!
• Average point gain 5.4 points!

STUDY SKILLS FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS

• Huntington Learning Center
• HuntingtonHelps.com | 406-651-5880
• 1-2 times/week, 10 weeks | 1:1 or small group
• Study and survival skills developed and clarified for the middle school, high school, or college-bound student. 

SUBJECT TUTORING

• Huntington Learning Center
• HuntingtonHelps.com | 406-651-5880
• 1-5 times/week
• Personalized instruction in dozens of subjects and national tests. 

NATURE NUTS PRESCHOOL PROGRAM

• Montana Audubon Center
• www.mtaudubon.org/center
• Every TU, year-round, 10-11am
• Ages: 1-4 with an accompanying adult
• Cost: $5/child or FREE for members
• Join Montana Audubon teacher naturalists for guided outdoor play and learning about the local area. 

RMC AVIATION CAMP

• Rocky Mountain College
• www.rocky.edu/camps | hargrovd@rocky.edu
• June 7-9, 9am-3pm
• Ages: 13-17
• Location: RMC Flight Operations Center (located at Billings Logan International Airport)
• Parking: 1801 Aviation Place, look for RMC signs
• Includes a flight in an RMC airplane with a skilled FAA certified Flight Instructor, flight in aircraft simulator, orientation to drones, tours of Air Traffic Control Tower, Charter aircraft company, Billings Airport runways and taxiways. Instruction about aircraft design, flight planning, aerodynamics. The camp is great exposure for any student considering entering the world of professional aviation.

CAMP INVENTION® EXPLORE!

• invent.org/local
• Grades: Entering K-6th
• June 13-18, 9am-3:30pm | Cost: $245
• Location: Big Sky Elementary School
• Campers will team up with friends for fun & hands-on STEM adventures. From adopting a robotic fish and exploring space to building robotic artists and marble arcades, each activity is designed to give your explorer an unforgettable summer experience. 

SUPER SCIENCE & STEM

• Thrive Academy Summer Camps
• ThriveAcademyMT.com | 406-855-1795
• Location: Huntington Learning Center
• Session A: June 13-17 | Cost: $125
•  Grades: Incoming 1st-3rd, 12:15-2:15pm
•  Grades: Incoming 3rd-5th, 2:30-4:30pm
• Session B: July 11-15 | Cost: $125
•   Grades: Incoming 3rd-5th, 12:15-2:15pm
•   Grades: Incoming 6th-9th, 2:30-4:30pm
• Session C: August 8-12 | Cost: $125
•   Grades: Incoming 3rd-5th, 12:15-2:15pm
•   Grades: Incoming 6th-9th, 2:30-4:30pm
• Learning with hands-on activity, real academic content, public speaking, collaborative learning, critical thinking, and FUN lead by professional educators!

WISE WONDERS SCIENCE & DISCOVERY MUSEUM CAMPS

• Wise Wonders Science & Discovery Museum
• www.wisewonders.org/summercamps | 406-702-1280
• Camps: M-TH, 9am-12pm
• Littles (ages 4-7) | June 13-16: Fundamentals of Science // June 27-30: Space Explorer // July 18-21: Science of Art
• Middles (ages 8-12) | June 20-23: Mythbusting // July 11-14: Energizing Experiments

MONTANA LEARNING CENTER AT CANYON FERRY LAKE

• 7653 Canyon Ferry Rd - Helena
• www.MontanaLearning.org/student-programs | 406-475-3638
• The MLC is Montana's science camp for kids. It is a place for students to come together to solve problems, create and be empowered. Camp life includes STEM-immersion experiences, friendship-building, and recreation. Campers enjoy fishing, kayaking, boating, and swimming at the lake. MLC's staff is composed of certified teachers, many of whom are award winning. The student to staff ratio is 8:1. Each of MLC's instructors and counselors are CPR and First Aid-certified.  

CAMP INNOVATIONS

• Montana Learning Center
• www.MontanaLearning.org/student-programs | 406-475-3638
• Grades: Entering 7th-9th
• June 19-23: Flight Squad
• June 26-30: Crime Scene Investigation
• July 10-14: Montana Treasures
• July 17-21: LEGO Robotics: To Mars & Back
• July 24-28: Flight Squad
• July 31-August 4: All-Girls STEM Camp
• August 7-11: 3D Design It; 3D Print It
• At this overnight camp, campers are involved in STEM activities and recreation. Campers can expect activities that challenge them to be curious and problem solve with other students. Each camp features exciting field trips and tours in the Canyon Ferry Lake area. 

CAMP YOUNG NATURALIST ADVENTURES

• Montana Learning Center
• www.MontanaLearning.org/student-programs | 406-475-3638
• Grades: Entering 4th-6th
• June 19-23: LEGO Robotics: To the Moon & Back
• June 26-30: Zombie Apocalypse
• July 10-14: Zombie Apocalypse
• July 17-21: Water, Water Everywhere
• July 24-28: Rock On
• July 31-August 4: LEGO Robotics: To the Moon & Back 
• August 7-11: Rock On
• At this 5-day overnight camp, campers engage in STEM activities and recreation. They spend their time exploring the fascinating world of science. Expect activities that challenge campers to be curious and problem solve with other students. All activities take place on the shores of Canyon Ferry Lake or nearby. 

CAMP DISCOVERY

• Montana Learning Center
• www.MontanaLearning.org/student-programs | 406-475-3638
• Grades: Entering 1st-3rd
• June 20-23: Nature Explorers
• June 27-30: Water Wonders
• July 11-14: Dinosaur Discovery
• July 18-21: Young Astronaut Training
• July 25-28: Dinosaur Discovery
• August 1-4: Water Wonders
• August 8-11: Nature Explorers
• At this 4-day, day-only science camp, campers are bused to MLC's campus on the shores of Canyon Ferry Lake from Helena M-TH. Lunch and snacks provided. 

HISTORY & LITERATURE

• Thrive Academy Summer Camps
• ThriveAcademyMT.com | 406-855-1795
• Location: Huntington Learning Center
• Session A: American | Session B: Ancient
• Session A: June 20-24 | Cost: $125
•  Grades: Incoming 3rd-5th, 12:15-2:15pm
•  Grades: Incoming 6th-9th, 2:30-4:30pm
• Session B: July 11-15 | Cost: $125
•   Grades: Incoming 1st-3rd, 12:15-2:15pm
•   Grades: Incoming 4th-6th, 2:30-4:30pm
• Be the history! Learning with simulations, hands-on activity, real academic content, public speaking, collaborative learning, critical thinking, and FUN lead by professional educators.

MATH ENRICHMENT: FACTS, GAMES, & LOGIC

• Thrive Academy Summer Camps
• ThriveAcademyMT.com | 406-855-1795
• Location: Huntington Learning Center
• Session A: June 27-July 1 | Cost: $125
•  Grades: Incoming 2nd-4th, 12:15-2:15pm
•  Grades: Incoming 5th-8th, 2:30-4:30pm
• Session B: August 1-5 | Cost: $125
•   Grades: Incoming 2nd-4th, 12:15-2:15pm
•   Grades: Incoming 5th-8th, 2:30-4:30pm
• Learning with hands-on activity, real academic content, public speaking, collaborative learning, critical thinking, and FUN lead by professional educators. 

BUILDING BRICKS EDUCATION CHALLENGE

• Thrive Academy Summer Camps and Bricks & Minifigs
• ThriveAcademyMT.com | 406-855-1795
• Location: Huntington Learning Center
• June 27-July 1 | Cost: $125
•  Grades: Incoming 1st-5th, 12:15-2:15pm
•  Grades: Incoming 5th-9th, 2:30-4:30pm
• We're working with Bricks & Minifigs to bring the world of building bricks into our educational environment with STEAM-focused activities and fun!  

CAMP EXPLORE THE UNIVERSE

• Montana Learning Center
• www.MontanaLearning.org/student-programs | 406-475-3638
• Grades: Entering 9th-12th
• July 31-August 4
• At this overnight camp, campers study the universe with our stat-of-the-art telescopes, including Montana's largest public-use telescope. They learn how to locate objects in the night sky, photograph them, and manipulate astronomical data just like astronomers do.  

CAMP EXTREME YELLOWSTONE EXPEDITION

• Montana Learning Center
• www.MontanaLearning.org/student-programs | 406-475-3638
• Grades: Entering 8th-10th
• July 31-August 5
• At this overnight camp, where Paradise Valley serves as the hub for camping, meals, and science experiences, it's also the perfect jumping off point for excursions to Geyser Basin, Yellowstone Falls, and Lamar Valley. 

DINOSAUR CAMP

• Montana Learning Center
• www.MontanaLearning.org/student-programs | 406-475-3638
• Grades: Entering 8th-12th
• August 14-19
• MLC is partnering with Carter County Museum in Ekalaka for a unique camping experience. This adventure includes 3 days of field expeditions to active paleontological dig sites in the Hell Creek Formation. In addition to fossil digs, campers will tour Carter County Museum, sort material collected in the field, learn the basics of fossil preparation and prepare fossils they gathered at the digs for display in the Museum. 

Originally printed in the April 2022 issue of Simply Local Magazine

Never miss an issue, check out SLM's digital editions here!  

related articles: