Summer Camps
Member Registration: March 1st, 9:00 AM
Open Registration: March 8th, 9:00 AM
Registration Information
Here are some ways you can prepare for camp registration.
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If you have attended camps with spectrUM before you already have an account, and can click on the UltraCamp Link and select “Forgot your login information?” to reset your password. Your username is your email address.
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Before registration day, log in to your account and fill out any account information that you can so that registration is quick and easy.
Members register early and receive a discount on all summer camps.
Purchase a membership on UltraCamp. Only one membership per family necessary to access benefits.
- Member Registration: March 1st, 9:00 AM
- Open Registration: March 8th, 9:00 AM
Pricing
- $365 non-member rate
- $325 member rate
Need-based scholarships are available.
Thank you to spectrUM's members and donors for their support of Science For All to provide scholarships for summer camps.
Summer Camp 2024 Schedule
June 10-14
Get Set to Be a Vet, Ages 6-9
9:00 am - 3:30 pm | Register here.
Meet real veterinarians, discover how to take better care of your pets and learn about animal adaptations! Develop your skills as you learn how to suture cuts and apply casts to broken bones. Meet special animal guests and more!
Magic of Chemistry, Ages 8-11
9:00 am - 3:30 pm | Register here.
Don't miss this exciting camp full of potions, explosions, and magic! Explore the fascinating world of chemistry as you extract DNA, make slime, create exploding elephant toothpaste, and more!
June 17-21
Camp Contraption, Ages 6-9
9:00 am - 3:30 pm | Register here.
Calling all engineers, tinkerers, and inventors - during this camp, you will build, build, build! Create Rube Goldberg Devices, flying contraptions, catapults, bridges, and more. Explore the engineering design process as you build windmills and earthquake-proof buildings.
Robotics, Ages 7-10
9:00 am - 3:30 pm | Register here.
At Robotics camp, you'll build robots from legos and program them to carry out rescue missions and complete obstacle courses. Explore Ozobots and Cubelets and learn about how robots can sense, think, and act!
June 24-28
Treasure Island Adventures, Ages 6-9
9:00 am - 3:30 pm | Register here.
Walk the plank and dive into science! Craft your own boat and send some ships down to Davey Jones' locker with your own catapults and cannons. Explore gemstones, make precious jewels, and challenge your fellow pirates to follow a treasure map.
STEAM Camp, Ages 7-10
9:00 am - 3:30 pm | Register here.
Explore Science Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math in spectrUM's STEAM Camp. You will conduct experiments, build contraptions, and create art!
July 8-12
Magic of Chemistry, Ages 6-9
9:00 am - 3:30 pm | Register here.
Don't miss this exciting camp, full of potions, explosions, and magic! Explore the fascinating world of chemistry as you extract DNA, make slime, create exploding elephant toothpaste, and more!
CSI: Crack the Case, Ages 8-12
9:00 am - 3:30 pm | Register here.
Learn how investigators solve a mystery! Work with a team to examine mysterious substances and use fingerprint and footprint clues to crack the case. In this camp you are the detective and you must use all the forensic tools you have to solve this mystery.
July 15-19
SciGirls, Ages 8-12
9:00 am - 3:30 pm | Register here.
Explore nature, conduct experiments, and participate in citizen science at spectrUM in this girls-only science camp! Meet and work with female scientists and role models, and develop new skills that will help you in STEAM fields.
NASA Camp, Ages 7-10
9:00 am - 3:30 pm | Register here.
Throw on that space suit and explore all things astronomy in this NASA-inspired camp. Build moon habitats, engineer and launch water rockets, create art, and explore the stars.
July 22-26
STEAM Camp, Ages 6-9
9:00 am - 3:30 pm | Register here.
Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math in spectrUM's STEAM Camp. You will conduct experiments, build contraptions, and create art!
Robotics, Ages 8-12
9:00 am - 3:30 pm | Register here.
At Robotics camp, you'll build robots from legos and program them to carry out rescue missions and complete obstacle courses. Explore Ozobots and Cubelets, and learn about how robots can sense, think, and act!
July 29 - August 2
Makers Academy, Ages 8-11
9:00 am - 3:30 pm | Register here.
Do you love to create? Join this exciting camp to bring your ideas to life. Spend a week making and tinkering, and design and build your own creations with a laser cutter, 3D printer, and more.
NASA Camp, Ages 9-12
9:00 am - 3:30 pm | Register here.
Throw on that space suit and explore all things astronomy in this NASA-inspired camp. Build moon habitats, engineer and launch water rockets, create art, and explore the stars.
August 5-9
Camp Contraption, Ages 8-11
9:00 am - 3:30 pm | Register here.
Calling all engineers, tinkerers, and inventors - during this camp, you will build, build, build! Create Rube Goldberg devices, flying contraptions, catapults, bridges, and more. Explore the engineering design process as you build windmills and earthquake-proof buildings.
Get Set To Be A Vet, Ages 6-9
9:00 am - 3:30 pm | Register here.
Meet real veterinarians, discover how to take better care of your pets, and learn about animal adaptations! Develop your skills as you learn how to suture cuts and apply casts to broken bones. Meet special animal guests and more!
August 12-16
Makers Academy, Ages 11-14
9:00 am - 3:30 pm | Register here.
Do you love to create? Join this exciting camp to bring your ideas to life. Spend a week making and tinkering, and design and build your own creations with a laser cutter, 3D printer, and more.
CSI: Crack the Case, Ages 7-10
9:00 am - 3:30 pm | Register here.
Learn how investigators solve a mystery! Work with a team to examine mysterious substances and use fingerprint and footprint clues to crack the case. In this camp you are the detective and you must use all the forensic tools you have to solve this mystery.
August 19-23
Best in Show, Ages 6-9
9:00 am - 3:30 pm | Register here.
One of our most popular camps - experience spectrUM's most fun and beloved science activities. We'll explore everything from chemistry and robots, to animals and astronomy. This exciting week will get you geared up to go back to school!
Magic of Chemistry, Ages 7-10
9:00 am - 3:30 pm | Register here.
Don't miss this exciting camp full of potions, explosions, and magic! Explore the fascinating world of chemistry as you extract DNA, make slime, create exploding elephant toothpaste, and more!
Summer Camp Program Details
Summer camps run Monday-Friday 9:00 am - 3:30 pm.
No camps will be held the week of July 1st.
Summer camps will take place at spectrUM's location at the Missoula Public Library on 455 East Main Street.
Summer camp participants need to bring their own lunch.
Need based scholarships are available. Scholarships are limited, and applications should be submitted as soon as possible.
To sign up for summer camps enroll online.
Enrollment for members begins on 3/1. Purchase a membership.
Open enrollment begins on 3/8.
50% deposit required for all spectrUM programs. View spectrUM's cancellation policy.
Review spectrUM's COVID Policy.
For questions about summer camps, call 406-728-7836, or email spectrUM's camp coordinator at rachel.thurman@umconnect.umt.edu
