Campus Recreation Youth Camps
University of Montana's Campus Recreation offers various youth camps including aquatic, climbing, and multi-sport
▌ Editor's read The URL www.umt.edu/crec/YouthCamps successfully loads, directing to the University of Montana Campus Recreation Youth Camps page. The camps are clearly operated by the University of Montana's Campus Recreation department, classifying it as a university-owned program. The website lists various day camp options, including 'Aquatic Camp,' 'Climbing Camp,' and 'Griz Kids Camp,' indicating a day camp program type. Social media handles found are @umontanacampusrec for Instagram and 'umontanacampusrec' for Facebook. There is no mention of ACA accreditation, state licensing, or staff-to-camper ratios on the provided pages. The website does not explicitly state whether staff undergo background checks, leading to an 'U' for that field.
Who thrives here Ages 5–14
Campus Recreation Youth Camps sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right aquatic fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- University program
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Aquatic
- Ages: 5–14
- Address: 32 Campus Dr, Missoula, MT 59812, USA
- Phone: 406-243-5292
- Email: [email protected]
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Campus Recreation Youth Camps
- What ages does Campus Recreation Youth Camps accept?
- Campus Recreation Youth Camps is open to children ages 5–14. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does Campus Recreation Youth Camps cost?
- Campus Recreation Youth Camps publishes $225/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- Who runs Campus Recreation Youth Camps?
- Campus Recreation Youth Camps is operated by a university program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Campus Recreation Youth Camps provide lunch?
- Campus Recreation Youth Camps does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
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