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SUMMER ADVENTURE CAMP

• Magic City Gymnastics
• https://magiccitygymnastics.com/ | 406-221-2424
• Grades: Incoming 1st-6th
• M-F, 9am-2pm | July 11-15, July 18-22, July 25-29, Aug 1-5, Aug 8-12
• Cost: $235/child/camp
• Different themes each week
• Summer adventures include 3 field trips: Rose Park (swimming), AMC Theater, and Fireside Lanes (bowling). 
• What to bring each day: Sack lunch, water bottle, sunscreen, bug spray, and comfortable shoes. When/if necessary: medication and booster seat

AFTERNOON ACTIVITY CAMP

• Magic City Gymnastics
• https://magiccitygymnastics.com/ | 406-221-2424
• Grades 1st and up
• M-TH, 2:30-5:30pm | July 5-7, July 11-14, July 18-21, Aug 1-4, Aug 8-11
• Cost: $120/week (for daily rate, call the front desk)
• Crafts, games, outside play, and more! 

BILLINGS SUMMER CAMP

• 406-941-3785

JR. KEEPER CAMP AT YELLOWSTONE WILDLIFE SANCTUARY

• 406-446-1133

ZOOMONTANA

• zoomontana.org | 406-652-8100
• Join in on the fun at ZooMontana! 
• Spring hours (begin April 2): 10am-2pm M-F, 10am-4pm SA and SU
• Summer hours (begin May 2): 10am-4pm, 7 days a week
• Guests may stay on grounds 1-hr after closing
• ZooMontana is an AZA accredited zoological/botanical park and accredited aboretum. Fun for any age, this Billings-based zoo is home to over 100 animals of 56 species, and highlights rescued wildlife from the 45th parallel of Earth. Red Pandas, Grizzly Bears, and Tigers are just a few of the residents that await you & your family at Montana's only true zoological park! 

BIRTHDAY PARTIES

• Billings Gymnastics School
• billingsgymnastics.com | 406-259-2237
• Parties available for ages 3-8 years
• Groups up to 22, private birthday room, and we clean up. High energy instructors, bounce house, foam pits, trampolines, and more!

BIRTHDAY PARTIES

• Oasis Waterpark
• billingsoasis.com | 406-969-3131
• Basic Package: $169
• Includes: 10 All-Day Admission Wristbands (up to $80 value), 1-hr at party table in semi-private activity room or reserved outdoor table ($40 value), 2 Giant, Family-Size Pizzas (up to $40 value), 2 Pitchers of Soda ($12 value), Party Paper Products & Utensils ($10 value). All party attendees must pay admission whether using the water features or not. We offer a $2 discount for those over the included wristband count.
• Reserve your date and time online

BIRTHDAY PARTIES

• Magic City Gymnastics
• magiccitygymnastics.com | 406-221-2424
• Cost for up to 12 participants: $250-members / $275-non-members
• Your 90-minute Gymnastics or Ninja Warrior Themed party includes games, relays, and/or obstacle course, a huge bounce house, and gymnastics or ninja warrior fun throughout the gym. Includes 2 dedicated coaches, a prize for the birthday child, and a digital personalized invitation. 
• Reserve your party by calling 221-2424. 

SUMMER CAMPS AT BILLINGS GYMNASTICS SCHOOL

• Billings Gymnastics School
• www.billingsgymnastics.com | 406-259-2237
• Grades: 1st-6th
• Cost: $250/session | Max of 3 camps/child
• M-F weeklong sessions | 8am-5pm
• Weeks: June 6-10 // June 13-17 // June 20-24 // June 27-July 1 // July 11-15 // July 18-22 // July 25-29 // Aug 1-5 // Aug 8-12
• Activities: Gym time, arts & crafts, field trips, and swimming. 
• These weeklong camps, offered throughout the summer, are always a favorite! 

SUMMER 2022 CAMPS AT RMC

• Rocky Mountain College
• rocky.edu/camps
• RMC hosts a number of summer camps for youth. Please check the full menu of camps for the Summer 2022 Season  

11 WEEKS OF ADVENTURE 

• DAY CAMPS
• Billings Parks and Recreation
• billingsparks.org | 406-657-8371 
• Register online beginning April 1st!
• Headquarters at North Park Center
• Ages: 9-13 | M-F, 7:30am-5:30pm

WESTERN SHOWDOWN 

• Week 1: June 6-10
• Cost: $195/week
• Travel into the untamed home of the cowboys, cowgirls, pioneers, rangers, and outlaws. Learn about the Wild West in Montana's rich history. 

COLOR TRAILS

• Week 2: June 13-17
• Cost: $195/week 
• Time to get messy and color outside the lines! All artists are encouraged to discover the exciting world of art and media through immersive creative activities. 

INCREDIBLE AQUATIC EXPLORATION

• Week 3: June 20-24
• Week 7: July 18-22
• Cost: $215/week
• Make a splash this summer with exciting water activities! Water education is provided, as well as exposure to new aquatic experiences. Activities include: white water rafting, snorkeling, and water slides!

ULTIMATE OUTDOOR ADVENTURE 

• Week 4: June 27-July 1
• Week 8: July 25-29
• Cost: $265/week
• This mega adventure exposes campers to the thrilling outdoors. There is a Late Night stay on Thursday night each week (menus and late night schedule are provided prior to the event). Activities include whitewater rafting, horseback riding, and much more! 

INTO THE WILD

• Week 5: July 5-8
• Cost: $165/week
• Geared towards learning about nature and what it has to offer. This hands-on camp enlightens campers of activities that our great state provides. Including: Paddle boarding, Yellowstone Wildlife Sanctuary, Yellowtail Dam, and Pompey's Pillar. 

GOT SCIENCE?

• Week 6: July 11-15
• Cost: $195/week
• Mad scientists wanted! Get ready to put your lab coats on and think outside the box for investigations of the science and technology fields.  

WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE

• Week 9: Aug 1-5
• Cost: $215/week
• From small creepy crawlers beneath the earth to incredible mammals roaming Big Sky country, this week is focused on discovering the vast biodiversity of Montana. 

ZOMBIE VS KIDS

• Week 10: Aug 8-12
• Cost $195/week
• Welcome to the apocalypse! Gear up to venture into the wildness, learn the basics of survival, and perhaps encounter a zombie or two. 

MONTANA ADVENTURES

• Week 11: Aug 15-19
• Cost: $195/week
• Campers will learn all about the exciting things that make Montana unique. A focus on activities in Yellowstone Valley and the surrounding areas that make the Montana lifestyle one of a kind. Activities include: visiting historical sites and tours, hiking, climbing, and canoeing. 

11 WEEKS OF PIONEER PLAYHOUSE

• Billings Parks and Recreation
• billingsparks.org | 406-657-8371
• June 6-Aug 19, M-F, 7:30am-5:30pm
• Location: Zimmerman Center, Pioneer Park
• Ages 5-8 (5 year olds must have completed preschool)
• Cost: $150 per week / $80 per half-day sessions (AM/PM)
• Playhouse is an all-day activity based program to meet your summer care needs. Each week follows a fun and creative theme, with daily activities that follow the theme.   
• Register online beginning April 1st!
• Camp Themes:
• Week 1: June 6-10: Nature Explorers
• Week 2: June 13-17: Green Thumb Gardeners
• Week 3: June 20-24: Bugs, Bees, & Butterflies, Oh My 
• Week 4: June 27-July 1: Dinosaur Discovery 
• Week 5: July 5-8: Let's Have a Camping Adventure
• Week 6: July 11-15: Wild Water Week 
• Week 7: July 18-22: Let's Have a Puppet Show
• Week 8: July 25-29: Mess Makers Week
• Week 9: Aug 1-5: Great Create Art Seekers 
• Week 10: Aug 8-12: Challenge the Challenger
• Week 11: Aug 15-19: Zoo Frenzy

MAGIC CITY CAMP

• Billings Parks and Recreation
• billingsparks.org | 406-657-8371
• Ages: 8-11
• Cost: $180/week
• Week 1: June 6-10
• Week 2: June 13-17
• Week 3: June 20-24
• Week 4: June 27-July 1
• Week 5: July 11-15
• Week 6: July 18-22
• Week 7: July 25-29
• Week 8: Aug 1-5
• Week 9: Aug 8-12 
• This classic, all-day camp has made its comeback! This is a camp for kids who want to experience all of the best activities the Magic City has to offer. Camp is based out of Veterans Park. Campers will engage in activities in the park, as well as travel throughout the Billings community.

GRANITE'S ACTIVE SUMMER CAMP

• Granite Health+Fitness
• granitebillings.com
• Ages: 4-12
• Weekly sessions beginning in June
• 12:30-3:30pm, M-F 
• Cost: $85/week-member; $105/week-non-member
• Location: Start and end at Granite Sport Daycare

YVAS CRITTER CAMP

• Yellowstone Valley Animal Shelter
• http://yvas.org | 406-294-7387
• Ages: 8-11
• Sessions: June13-17 // June 27-July1 // July11-15 // July 25-29 // August 8-12
• 9am-3pm (drop off starting at 8:30am and pick-up by 3:30pm)
• Cost: $200/week
• Location: 2010 Grand Ave, Ste. 1 (M,TU,TH,F)/ 1735 Monad Rd (W)
• At this animal-themed camp, campers will learn the importance of kindness and compassion for animals through humane education lessons, guest speakers, fun activities and crafts, and animal interactions. 

KIDS IN THE KITCHEN 

• Billings Parks and Recreation
• www.billingsparks.org | 406-657-8371
• August 8-12, 9:30am -12pm
• Ages: 9-13
• Cost: $85/week
• Location: North Park Center Kitchen 
• Come make a mess in Billings Parks & Recreation’s kitchen! We provide young chefs the opportunity to find success preparing their favorite dishes. Safety is important during this class and kitchen etiquette is taught to ensure each participant is safe. Bring your creativity and appetite for this exciting class!
• Register online beginning April 1st!

Originally printed in the April 2022 issue of Simply Local Magazine

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