Museum of the Rockies Summer Camps
Museum of the Rockies offers a variety of summer camps for different age groups, focusing on science, history, and
▌ Editor's read The Museum of the Rockies, affiliated with Montana State University, offers a 'High-Schooler Summer Intensive on Fossils: Introduction to Fossils' day camp. The camp runs from July 29 - August 2, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM daily, with a cost of $415. The program is designed for students entering grades 9-12 and focuses on paleontology, utilizing the museum's world-class collections. Google reviews for the Museum of the Rockies indicate a strong reputation, with a 4.8-star rating from over 5,000 reviews, frequently praising its dinosaur exhibits and educational value. The camp website does not mention ACA accreditation or specific staff-to-camper ratios. Social media handles are @museumoftherockies on Instagram and 'museumoftherockies' on Facebook.
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University programRun by an academic institution
Who thrives here Ages 6–18
Museum of the Rockies Summer Camps is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. academic programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- University program
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Academic
- Ages: 6–18
- Hours: of operation: Not specified
- Address: 600 W Kagy Blvd, Bozeman, MT 59717, USA
- Phone: 406-994-2251
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: USD. Member/non-member pricing may differ.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Museum of the Rockies Summer Camps
- What ages does Museum of the Rockies Summer Camps accept?
- Museum of the Rockies Summer Camps is open to children ages 6–18. 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 Museum of the Rockies Summer Camps cost?
- Museum of the Rockies Summer Camps publishes $415/week for the standard session. USD. Member/non-member pricing may differ. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Museum of the Rockies Summer Camps's hours?
- Museum of the Rockies Summer Camps runs of operation: Not specified. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Museum of the Rockies Summer Camps?
- Museum of the Rockies Summer 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 Museum of the Rockies Summer Camps provide lunch?
- Museum of the Rockies Summer 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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