Day camp and sports camp options for pre-K through teens.
Summer Day Camps
Entering Pre-K–Grades 8+
It's a summer of adventure with our Y Summer Camps! Every summer, we offer a variety of camps including sports, adventure, art, and more for campers of all ages. Campers enjoy field trips to local parks, lake days, and activities that highlight each week's camp theme.
Registration opens annually on March 1.
Camps and camp guides are released annually in February. Click the link to view our general camp guide, or scroll below to see last summer's camp lineup.
Missoula YMCA Camp Guide (General)
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At a Glance:
- Care offered Monday–Friday from 7:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
- Camp activities and programming run 9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
- Half-day camp and Hellgate camp times may vary
- Breakfast, lunch, and snack are provided each day
- Discounts are available for active Y members
Registration & Deposits:
A one-time $15 registration fee is required for each camper each summer. A $25 deposit per camp is due at time of registration. This deposit guarantees your child’s place and is applied to the total balance due. The registration fee and deposits are non-refundable. Balances must be paid at least one week prior to the first day of each camp session.
2024 Summer Camps
Scroll below for a list of 2024 camps.
Week 1: June 10–14
This week's theme is Y Spy! We're offering the following camps this week:
Active 6 (PM Half Day)
Basketball (AM Half Day or Full Day)
Engineering & Inventions
Junior Survival
KinderHawks at Hellgate Elementary
KinderKubs at the YMCA
MVP Strength & Conditioning (AM Half Day*)
Rookie Basketball (AM Half Day*)
ZooTown
*Afternoon Add-on available (for half-day morning camps ONLY)
Week 2: June 17–21
This week's theme is Mis-ZOO-La Mayhem! We're offering the following camps this week:
Babysitting 101 (AM Half Day*)
Junior Art (Full Day)
KinderHawks at Hellgate Elementary (Full Day)
KinderKubs at the YMCA (Full Day)
MVP Basketball (PM Half Day)
Rookie Sports (AM* or PM Half Day)
Soccer (AM* or Full Day)
Survival (Full Day)
Volleyball (AM Half Day*)
ZooTown (Full Day)
*Afternoon Add-on available (for half-day morning camps ONLY)
Week 3: June 24-28
This week's theme is Bippity Boppity BOOM! We're offering the following camps this week:
Flyfishing (AM Half Day*)
KinderKubs at the YMCA
KinderHawks at Hellgate Elementary
Mad Scientists
Multi-Sport (AM* or Full Day)
MVP Basketball (AM Half Day*)
Teen Culinary
ZooTown
*Afternoon Add-on available (for half-day morning camps ONLY)
Week 4: July 1–3
This week's theme is Crusin' USA! There is no camp Thursday–Friday (July 4–5). We're offering the following camps this week:
Baseball/Softball (AM* or Full Day)
Culinary (Full Day)
KinderHawks at Hellgate Elementary (Full Day)
KinderKubs at the YMCA (Full Day)
Pickleball (AM Half Day*)
Rookie Soccer (AM Half Day*)
Teen Big Sky Adventures (Full Day)
Trail Running (AM Half Day*)
ZooTown (Full Day)
*Afternoon Add-on available (for half-day morning camps ONLY)
Week 5: July 8–12
This week's theme is The Chronicles of Montana! We're offering the following camps this week:
KinderHawks at Hellgate Elementary (Full Day)
KinderKubs at the YMCA (Full Day)
KinderSTEM (AM Half Day*)
Lacrosse (AM Half Day*)
MVP Football (AM Half Day*)
Outdoor Recreation (Full Day)
Teen Climbing (Full Day)
Theater (Full Day)
ZooTown (Full Day)
*Afternoon Add-on available (for half-day morning camps ONLY)
Week 6: July 15-19
This week's theme is Retro Rockstars! We're offering the following camps this week:
Babysitting 101 (AM Half Day*)
Big Sky Adventures (Full Day)
Camp Ponderosa (Full Day)
Dance (PM Half Day)
Rookie Dance (AM Half Day*)
Flag Football (AM* or Full Day)
Fly Fishing (AM Half Day*)
Junior Music (Full Day)
KinderHawks at Hellgate Elementary (Full Day)
KinderKubs at the YMCA (Full Day)
*Afternoon Add-on available (for half-day morning camps ONLY)
Week 7: July 22–26
This week's theme is Dinos'mores! We're offering the following camps this week:
Art (Full Day)
Camp Ponderosa (Full Day)
Junior Big Sky Adventures (Full Day)
KinderHawks at Hellgate Elementary (Full Day)
KinderKubs at the YMCA (Full Day)
MVP Basketball (AM Half Day*)
Rookie Gymnastics (AM* or PM Half Day)
Soccer (AM Half Day or Full Day)
*Afternoon Add-on available (for half-day morning camps ONLY)
Week 8: July 29–August 2
This week's theme is Chillin' Villains! We're offering the following camps this week:
Basketball (AM* or Full Day)
Camp Ponderosa (Full Day)
Junior Big Sky Adventures (Full Day)
KinderArt (AM Half Day*)
KinderHawks at Hellgate Elementary (Full Day)
KinderKubs at the YMCA (Full Day)
Beginning Martial Arts (AM Half Day*)
MVP Soccer (AM Half Day*)
Space Explorers (Full Day)
Track & Field (AM Half Day*)
*Afternoon Add-on available (for half-day morning camps ONLY)
Week 9: August 5–9
This week's theme is Gotta Collect 'Em All! We're offering the following camps this week:
Babysitting 101 (AM Half Day*)
Baseball/Softball (AM* or Full Day)
Big Sky Adventures (Full Day)
Camp Ponderosa (Full Day)
Junior Crafts & Creations (Full Day)
KinderHawks at Hellgate Elementary (Full Day)
KinderKubs at the YMCA (Full Day)
MVP Baseball/Softball (AM Half Day*)
Rookie Sports (AM* or PM Half Day)
Super Skippers (AM Half Day*)
*Afternoon Add-on available (for half-day morning camps ONLY)
Week 10: August 12–16
This week's theme is Greek Greatness! We're offering the following camps this week:
Camp Ponderosa (Full Day)
Junior Big Sky Adventures (Full Day)
KinderHawks at Hellgate Elementary (Full Day)
KinderKubs at the YMCA (Full Day)
Beginning Martial Arts (AM Half Day*)
Multisport (AM* or Full Day)
Teen Culinary (Full Day)
Theater (Full Day)
*Afternoon Add-on available (for half-day morning camps ONLY)
Week 11: August 19–23
This week's theme is Digital Destiny! We're offering the following camps this week:
Active 6 (AM Half Day*)
Camp Ponderosa (Full Day)
Climbing (Full Day)
Junior Culinary (Full Day)
KinderKubs at the YMCA (Full Day)
Topnotch Trick Shots (Full Day)
There are no afternoon camp add-ons during Week 11.
The Missoula Family YMCA is committed to Healthy Eating and Physical Activity (HEPA) standards in all of its child care programs. Breakfast, lunch, and snack are provided through MCPS’s Summer Meal Program and the Missoula Food Bank.
The Missoula Family Y is permitted by the Bitterroot and Lolo National Forests. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
