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2012 Summer Programs for Young People

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OFFICE OF CONTINUING EDUCATION

Peaks and Potentials
Grades 5-7, June (dates TBA)
Peaks and Potentials is a residential/commuter camp designed for high ability/high potential students.  Participants will select from a variety of workshops designed to provide academically challenging opportunities presented by university faculty and other qualified instructors. Recommendation from school personnel is required.

Children’s Summer Sports Camp
Session I: June (dates TBA)
Session II: July (dates TBA)
Ages 5 to 11
Your child will get appropriate development instruction in a variety of movement and sport related activities including swimming, basketball, gymnastics and soccer.  Sport-related skills will be emphasized for older children.  Movement exploration activities will be emphasized for younger children.  Enrollment is limited to the first 115 children per session, so register early.

Summer Youth Orchestra Workshop
August 2-12
This workshop offers string orchestra rehearsals and concerts under the leadership of professional players.  Students will study and perform repertoire from all stylistic periods, Baroque through 20th century.  Performance repertoire will be sent to participants approximately three weeks prior to the first rehearsal.  Performances will be in Bozeman and surrounding communities including Paradise Valley, Big Sky, and Yellowstone National Park.
(Brochure available)

For a brochure or more information about the programs listed above, contact:

Nicole Soll
(406) 994-6683
ContinuingEd@montana.edu
eu.montana.edu/ContinuingEd/youth


MUSEUM OF THE ROCKIES

Kids’ Summer Camps
The Museum of the Rockies will offer a series of week-long summer camps for children, grades 1 through 5.  Focusing on paleontology, astronomy and space, camp activities will draw on the museum's teaching collection, museum researchers, and the Living History Farm on the museum grounds. 

The fee for the camps is $175 per camper for Museum members and $210 per camper for non-members.

Weekly Summer Drop-In Programs

From activities at the Farm to digging up dinosaurs, drop-in programs are guaranteed to keep your family eager to visit the Museum again and again. All drop-in programs are free for members or included with the price of admission.

For a listing of specific activities and dates, please visit the Museum website.

For more information contact:
      Museum of the Rockies
      (406) 994-6618 or (406) 994-5282
      museum@montana.edu
      www.museumoftherockies.org


MSU EXTENSION SERVICE

Montana 4-H Congress
July 9-12


The annual Montana 4-H Congress will bring approximately 600 young people, volunteers and Extension professionals from around the state to the MSU campus for a week of educational activities and events.  The program is co-sponsored by MSU Extension and the Montana 4-H Foundation.

For more information contact:

Your local county Extension agent or
The 4-H Center for Youth Development
MSU Extension Service
210 Taylor Hall
Bozeman, MT 59717-3580
(406) 994-3501
www.montana4h.org


COMMUNITY PROGRAMS

Bozeman Recreation Department
The Bozeman Recreation Department offers a variety of programs, special events, and recreation classes in a variety of subjects for children, teens, and adults. Children ages two and up may register for classes such as soccer, art, music and movement, Outdoor Adventure Skills, and many more. Outdoor fitness classes are available for teens and adults. Summer brochures are available in March.

For more information contact:

Bozeman Recreation Department
P.O. Box 1230
Bozeman, MT 59771
(406) 582-2910

www.bozeman.net

Beall Park Recreation Center Rental

The Beall Park Recreation Center located at 415 N. Bozeman Ave. is available for the public to rent for meetings, dinners and other special occasions. The Recreation Center is also home to the Recreation Department staff offices.

Call for reservations:

Bozeman Recreation Department

(406) 582-2290

Lindley Center Rental
The Lindley Center, located at 1102 E. Curtiss, is the City of Bozeman’s Recreation Building and is available for the public to rent for meetings, dinners, receptions, and other special occasions.  The facility has two rooms and a kitchen.

Call for reservations:

Bozeman Recreation Department
(406) 582-2290

Bozeman Swim Center
The Bozeman Swim Center features a 50-meter indoor pool equipped with pool toys.  There is also a fitness corner with stationary bikes and weight machines.  The Center offers a variety of youth special events and family programs.  The general public is invited to participate in water aerobics, lap swimming, recreation swimming, lessons, snorkeling, and a master’s workout, swim team, or synchronized swimming. The Center offers lifeguarding classes which include CPR for the professional rescuer, first aid, and AED certification.

Call for pool hours and fees:

Bozeman Swim Center
1211 W. Main
(406) 582-2910

Bogert Pool
Bogert Pool is a family outdoor facility featuring a shallow pool and four water slides for all ages.  The pool is open for recreation swimming beginning at 1:00 p.m. each day with a fee of $3.00 for youth and $4.00 for adults.  Youth swimming lessons are offered beginning in June.

Check website for opening information:

www.bozeman.net


Story Mansion Rental

The Story Mansion, located at 811 S. Willson, is the newest City of Bozeman's building available to rent for weddings, receptions, meetings, dinners, showers and other events. This facility is a home that has been beautifully restored. The entire first floor with kitchen and grounds, first floor without kitchen, and library only can be rented.

Call for reservations:

Bozeman Recreation Department

(406) 582-2290


Updated 1/6/12