Member Registration: March 1st, 9:00 AM
Open Registration: March 8th, 9:00 AM
Registration Information
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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 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.
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Members register early and receive a discount on all summer camps.
Only one membership per family necessary to access benefits.
- Member Registration: March 1
- Open Registration: March 8
Pricing
- Member rate: $325
- Non-member rate: $365
- Scholarship available, apply here.
June 16-20
Magic of Chemistry, Ages 6-9
9:00 am - 3:30 pm |
Are you ready for an electrifying camp packed with fire, explosions, and magic?! Dive into the captivating world of chemistry as you extract DNA, craft colorful slime, create explosive elephant toothpaste, and more. Unleash your inner scientist and experience the wonders of chemistry.
Tinkerer's Travels, Ages 9-12
9:00 am - 3:30 pm |
Embark on an epic journey where imagination meets invention! Create magical gadgets, engineer wild contraptions, and explore a world of science-inspired fantasy quests. With hands-on building challenges and thrilling adventures, this camp is all about turning dreams into reality while having a blast!
June 23-27
Mad Scientist, Ages 10-13
9:00 am - 3:30 pm |
Welcome to Mad Science Summer Camp, where curiosity runs wild and creativity takes charge! Campers transform into junior scientists, conducting exciting experiments, designing crazy contraptions, and uncovering the wonders of chemistry, physics, and biology. With hands-on activities and wacky challenges, this camp inspires a love for science while sparking innovation and fun.
Get Set To Be A Vet, Ages 6-9
9:00 am - 3:30 pm |
Join us for an exciting summer camp experience where you'll learn real veterinary science and discover how to take better care of your pets. Explore animal adaptations and get hands-on practice with valuable skills such as suturing cuts and applying casts to broken bones. Plus, you can enjoy visits from special animal guests and bond with fellow animal lovers!
July 7-11
Robotics Engineer, Ages 10-12
9:00 am - 3:30 pm |
Gear up to design, build, and program your very own robots! Learn how to bring machines to life with cool engineering skills, creative ideas, and hands-on challenges. Whether it’s racing, lifting, or going on a rescue mission, your robot creations will be awesome.
Inventor's Guild, Ages 6-9
9:00 am - 3:30 pm |
Attention all engineers, tinkerers, and inventors! This camp is all about building, building, building! You'll create amazing Rube Goldberg devices, flying contraptions, catapults, bridges, and much more. Dive deep into the engineering design process as you construct windmills and earthquake-resistant buildings. Unleash your creativity and problem-solving skills in a camp that's perfect for aspiring creators and innovators!
July 14-18
Mechanical Madness, Ages 10-13
9:00 am - 3:30 pm |
Get ready to create the coolest stuff ever! From robots to machines, to prototyping your craziest contraptions, you’ll get to design, build, and bring your ideas to life. Get ready for hands-on projects, and tons of fun as you explore the exciting world of engineering!
Galaxy Voyager, Ages 6-9
9:00 am - 3:30 pm |
Put on your space suit and blast off for a stellar adventure! Build moon habitats, engineer and launch water rockets, create cosmic art, and dive into the wonders of the stars. Discover the mysteries of the universe and unleash your inner astronaut in a fun-filled journey through all things astronomy.
July 21-25
Healthcare Heroes, Ages 10-12
9:00 am - 3:30 pm |
New for 2025! Do you dream about being a doctor, dentist, nurse or physical therapist? In Healthcare Heroes, campers will learn all about how the human body works, what happens when things go wrong, and how to fix them! Caregiver note: there will be pig or sheep organ dissections in this camp demonstrated by our educators.
Wilderness Rangers, Ages 6-9
9:00 am - 3:30 pm |
A camp where science and adventure come together! Explore ecosystems and uncover the secrets of plants and animals. With hands-on science and outdoor fun, you’ll become a biologist ready to protect and explore the wild!
July 28-August 1
Potions, Ages 6-9
9:00 am - 3:30 pm |
Step into a magical world where you’ll mix, mash, and create amazing chemical reactions! Become a potion master as you learn the secrets of chemistry through hands-on experiments and exciting challenges. Get ready for colorful concoctions, bubbling brews, and tons of fun as you discover the science behind the magic!
CSI: Mystery Mayhem, Ages 10-13
9:00 am - 3:30 pm |
Uncover secrets and solve mysteries at our thrilling detective camp! Team up with fellow investigators to examine mysterious liquids, and use fingerprint and footprint clues to crack the case. As the detective, you'll put your skills to the test with forensic tools to solve mysteries.
August 4-8
Robotics Engineer, Ages 6-9
9:00 am - 3:30 pm |
Gear up to design, build, and program your very own robots! Learn how to bring machines to life with cool engineering skills, creative ideas, and hands-on challenges. Whether it’s racing, lifting, or going on a rescue mission, your robot creations will be awesome.
SciGirls: Crazy Creations, Ages 8-12
9:00 am - 3:30 pm |
Come one, come all, and have a blast as we design, create, and bring your ideas to life! Inspired by the award-winning SciGirls STEM program by PBS, this camp is all about dreaming up crazy contraptions, building fun projects, exploring your creativity and making cool things happen. Get ready for exciting challenges, new friends, and nonstop fun as you turn your big ideas into reality!
August 11-15
Makers Academy, Ages 11-14
9:00 am - 3:30 pm |
Are you ready to bring your ideas to life? Join this exciting camp for a week of making and tinkering! Design and build your own creations using high-tech tools like a laser cutter, 3D printer, and more. Let your imagination run wild as you explore new skills and create crazy projects.
Research Odyssey, Ages 7-10
9:00 am - 3:30 pm |
All aboard our Research Odyssey, where you’ll investigate, experiment, and uncover clues like a real research scientist! Dive into cool science experiments and solve mind-bending mysteries. Get ready for a summer of discovery and adventure as you crack the case!
August 18-22
Best in Show, Ages 6-9
9:00 am - 3:30 pm |
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 fun week is the perfect way to celebrate the end of summer!
Get Set To Be A Vet, Ages 9-12
9:00 am - 3:30 pm |
Join us for an exciting summer camp experience where you'll learn real veterinary science and discover how to take better care of your pets. Explore animal adaptations and get hands-on practice with valuable skills such as suturing cuts and applying casts to broken bones. Plus, you can enjoy visits from special animal guests and bond with fellow animal lovers!
Summer Camp Program Details
Summer camps run Monday-Friday 9:00 am - 3:30 pm, and participants need to bring their own lunch. 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.
Need based scholarships are available. Scholarships are limited, and applications should be submitted as soon as possible.
To sign up for summer camps 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.
For questions about summer camps, call 406-728-7836, or email caitlin.ervin@umontana.edu
