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Camp Discovery
Embark on a four-day journey of fun and exploration at Camp Discovery, designed for students entering grades 1-3. From Monday to Thursday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, campers dive into hands-on science adventures and outdoor recreation at the Montana Learning Center’s stunning lakeside location on Canyon Ferry Lake.
Campers are bussed from and to a convenient Helena location, with all meals, snacks, and materials included in the $400 cost. With engaging activities and a focus on discovery, Camp Discovery is the perfect way to inspire young minds and create lasting memories.
Join us for an unforgettable summer of science, nature, and fun!
2026 Camp Dates & Adventures:
– June 22nd – 25th – Build It! (SOLD OUT)
– June 29th – July 2nd – Young Astronaut Training (SOLD OUT)
– July 6th – 9th – Dinosaur Discovery (SOLD OUT)
– July 13th – 16th – WaterWorks! (4 Slots Left)
– July 20th – 23rd – Nature Detectives (SOLD OUT)
– July 27th – 30th – Born to Explore (4 Slots Left)
– August 3rd – 6th – Critters & Creatures (SOLD OUT)
Hands on learning using science and nature
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Build It!: Unleash Your Inner Engineer!
Create, tinker, and bring your ideas to life!
Young engineers will explore the exciting world of simple machines—gears, levers, pulleys, and more—while discovering how they power our everyday lives. Campers will experiment, problem-solve, and design their own take-home structure, showcasing their creativity and engineering skills. Perfect for curious minds ready to build something amazing! ⚙️🔧
Young Astronaut Training
Embark on an outer space adventure!
In this hands-on camp, young explorers will train for a simulated mission to Mars! Campers will take on critical roles, collaborate on exciting engineering projects, and prepare for their interplanetary journey. From collecting samples on the Martian surface to analyzing discoveries back at base, this camp offers an unforgettable experience of teamwork, problem-solving, and space exploration.🚀
Dinosaur Discovery
Calling all junior paleontologists!
Step into Montana’s prehistoric past and uncover the secrets of the dinosaurs! Campers will learn how paleontologists find and preserve fossils, create dinosaur habitats, and explore different fossil types. The adventure includes digging up their very own pet dinosaur to take home. Get ready for a roaring good time! 🦖
“This was my boys’ first year at MLC…both boys had a wonderful time at camp…with many great experiences and amazing opportunities. Both boys give this camp two thumbs up and say it is a MUST for all youth ! Thank you to all of you who were an integral part of this experience for my children and best of wishes in the future! The boys will be returning next year.”
WaterWorks! 💧
Dive into the magic of water at Camp Discovery! Set on the shores of Canyon Ferry Lake, campers will explore the science of Earth’s most vital resource through hands-on building, water cycle experiments, and watershed models. From investigating aquatic life to splashing into interactive learning, this camp is packed with fun, discovery, and curiosity-driven exploration all week long.
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Nature Detectives: Explore, Observe, Discover
Embark on a wild Montana safari as campers investigate Montana’s amazing wildlife through hands-on exploration. Budding zoologists will learn about vertebrates and invertebrates, habitats, adaptations, and animal behaviors while discovering how humans impact local wildlife. Campers will build habitats, create bird feeders, experience bat echolocation, and uncover why some animals’ eyes glow at night—get ready for a walk on the wild side! 🐾
Born to Explore: Montana Edition 🧭
Embark on an exciting Camp Discovery adventure as young explorers discover Montana’s habitats, wildlife, state symbols, and natural treasures through hands-on games, map-building, art projects, nature walks, and rock and gem exploration. Campers will create their own Montana Explorer Journal while learning about the landscapes and animals that make the Big Sky State unique. This camp blends active play, creativity, and outdoor discovery to spark curiosity and a lifelong love of exploration.
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Critters & Creatures 🐾🌿
Create, discover, and explore the living world all around us! Campers will investigate the critters and creatures that call the Canyon Ferry Lake area home—both big and small—while using natural materials to create hands-on crafts and projects. From identifying plants, insects, and animal signs to building field tools to take home, this camp inspires curiosity, creativity, and a deeper connection to the outdoors.
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