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Billings Summer Camp

• 406-901-5349

BIRTHDAY PARTIES 

• Billings Gymnastics School
• www.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!

SUMMER CAMPS AT BILLINGS GYMNASTICS SCHOOL

• Billings Gymnastics School
• www.billingsgymnastics.com | 406-259-2237
• Grades: entering 1st-6th
• Activities: Gym time, arts & crafts, field trips, and swimming.
• These week-long camps, offered throughout the summer, are always a favorite!

BIRTHDAY PARTIES

• Oasis Waterpark
• https://billingsoasis.com | 406-969-3131
• Includes: 10 All-Day Admission Wristbands (up to $80 value), 1-hr at party table in semi-private activity room or reserved outdoor table, 2 Giant, Family-Size Pizzas, 2 Pitchers of Soda, Party Paper Products & Utensils. 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

Peace Camp

• Institute for Peace Studies
• https://PeaceCampBillings.com | 406-657-1042
• Ages: 7-10 | Cost: $100 (scholarships available)
• Camp 1: June 12-16 | Camp 2: June 26-30
• Time: 9am-3pm
• Location: Rocky Mountain College Alden Hall
• Campers learn how to become more resilient and explore collaboration and alternatives to violence through games, art, nutrition, and activities. Special guests share their talents and culture. All activities take place on the Rocky Campus. 
• Registration Deadline: May 25

Velvet Cravings Camp Cupcake

• Velvet Cravings
• velvetcravings@gmail.com | 406-294-0308
• Ages 7-16 | 9am-12pm
• Beginners: June 19-23
• Intermediate: July 10-14
• Advanced: July 31-Aug 4
• Summer baking classes for all! 

11 WEEKS OF ADVENTURE DAY CAMPS

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

To Infinity and Beyond 

• Week 1: June 5-9
• Cost: $225/week
• Welcome to space camp. Time to build a rocket and rover for solar exploration. Just beware of an alien encounter or two!  

Time Travel

• Week 2: June 12-16
• Cost: $225/week 
• Buckle your seat belts, because this week we are visiting different time eras, from Ancient Egypt to the 1980s.  

INCREDIBLE AQUATIC EXPLORATION

• Week 3: June 19-23
• Week 8: July 24-28
• Cost: $245/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 26-30
• Week 7: July 17-21
• Cost: $305/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 5-7
• Cost: $135/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 Pompeys Pillar. 

The Dot (Art Camp)

• Week 6: July 10-14
• Cost: $225/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.  

Zombies vs Kids

• Week 9: July 31-Aug 4
• Cost: $225/week
• Welcome to the apocalypse! Gear up to venture into the wildness, learn the basics of survival, and perhaps encounter a zombie or two.

Plant Camp

• Week 10: Aug 7-11
• Cost $225/week
• Discover different plants Montana has to offer and learn to maintain your own ecosystem.

MONTANA ADVENTURES

• Week 11: Aug 14-18
• Cost: $225/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
• www.billingsparks.org | 406-657-8371
• June 5-Aug 18, M-F, 7:30am-5:30pm
• Location: Zimmerman Center in Pioneer Park
• Ages 5-8 (5 year olds must have completed preschool)
• Cost: $175 per week / $95 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 5-9: Nature Explorers
• Week 2: June 12-16: Green Thumb Gardeners
• Week 3: June 19-23: Space Explorers
• Week 4: June 26-30: Bugs, Bees, & Butterflies, Oh My!  
• Week 5: July 3, 5-7: Let's Have a Camping Adventure
• Week 6: July 10-14: Dinosaur Week 
• Week 7: July 17-21: Wild Water Week
• Week 8: July 24-28: Zoo Frenzy
• Week 9: July 31-Aug 4: Mess Makers 
• Week 10: Aug 7-11: Great Create Art Seekers
• Week 11: Aug 14-18: Challenge the Challenger

 MAGIC CITY CAMP

• Billings Parks and Recreation
• www.billingsparks.org | 406-657-8371
• Ages: 8-11
• Cost: $210/week
• Week 1: June 5-9
• Week 2: June 12-16
• Week 3: June 19-23
• Week 4: June 26-30
• Week 5: July 10-14
• Week 6: July 17-21
• Week 7: July 24-28
• Week 8: July 31-Aug 4
• Week 9: Aug 7-11 
• 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 Kids Summer Camp

• Granite Health+Fitness
• granitebillings.com/pages/summercamp
• Ages: 4-12
• Weekly sessions beginning in June
• 12:30-3:30pm, M-F 
• June 5-9: Summer Camp Kick Off
• June 12-16: Sports Camp
• June 19-23: Animal Planet
• June 26-30: Creative Arts & Crafts
• July 10-14: Lost in Space
• July 17-21: Under the Sea
• July 24-28: Pirates & Princesses
• July 31-Aug 4: Around the World
• Aug 7-11: Best Summer Ever

Camp Invention® Wonder!

• invent.org/local
• Grades: Entering K-6th
• June 12-16, 9am-3:30pm | Cost: $260
• Location: Big Sky Elementary School
• Campers will team team up to take on fun, hands-on STEM challenges. They’ll build their own mini skate park, turn a robot into a stuffie and more!  
• Use promo code SUM25 by March 30 to save $25

Hero Camp

• Moss Mansion Museum
• mossmansion.com | 406-256-5100
• June 19-23, M-F
•    9am-12pm | Ages: 6-9
•    1-4pm | Ages: 10-14
• Cost: $200/camper
• At Hero Camp, superhumans in training will study and participate in themed activities that include their favorite heroes from comic books, fairytales, and movies. This week-long camp is filled with physical activities, crafts, and games to prepare students to become someone's hero!
• Registration Deadline: June 1 | https://bookeo.com/mossmansion

Harry Potter Camp

• Moss Mansion Museum
• mossmansion.com | 406-256-5100
• Session 1: June 26-30
• Session 2: July 17-21
• 9am-12pm, M-F
• Ages: 10-14
• Cost: $200/camper
• The Moss once again transforms to “Mogwarts School of Witchcraft & Wizardry.” It's a week of Harry Potter-themed learning and experiences. Every day brings a variety of classes covering the topics of Potions, Defense Against the Dark, Arts and Crafts, House Games, Scavenger Hunts, and more!
• Registration Deadline: June 1 | https://bookeo.com/mossmansion

Jedi Training Camp

• Moss Mansion Museum
• mossmansion.com | 406-256-5100
• Session 1: July 31-Aug 4
• Session 2: Aug 7-11
• 9am-12pm, M-F
• Ages: 10-14
• Cost: $200/camper
• The Moss is opening its doors to young Padawan to train them to be Jedi masters like Luke Skywalker, Obi-Wan, and Rey, at this week-long, Star Wars-themed camp. The virtues of the Jedi will be taught through group activities and crafts. Lightsaber battles, agility courses, mind games, and more will prepare them for their in-field experience fighting against the Empire!
• Registration Deadline: June 1 | https://bookeo.com/mossmansion

 KIDS IN THE KITCHEN 

• Billings Parks and Recreation
• www.billingsparks.org | 406-657-8371
• August 14-18, 10:30am -1pm
• Ages: 9-13
• Cost: $105/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 March 2023 issue of Simply Local Magazine

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