Missoula Parents

Camp

Lil’ Bugs

By Missoula Butterfly House and Insectarium

Listed under Nature and wildlife camps

Three young boys squat in a forest to look at a portable mesh habitat.
Photo from missoulabutterflyhouse.org
  • A group of children gathered together outdoors in a grassy area looking down at something on the ground.
  • A group of children actively use insect nets while outdoors in a grassy field.
  • An instructor shows a container with a specimen to a group of children at a nature center.
  • An instructor works with a student on a craft project at a table.
  • A group of children and an instructor sit by a pond outdoors.
  • An instructor shows a group of children something in a guidebook while they sit in a grassy field with a mountain view.

About this camp

This half-day camp for preschoolers will be full of fun, silly adventures as we play to learn all about insects and their relatives.

We’ll hold bugs, explore the museum and butterfly house, play games, and work on art projects.

How to join

Ask about next season: Lil’ Bugs at Missoula Butterfly House and Insectarium

Eligibility

Ages or grades
PreK (3 – 5 years old, must be fully potty trained)
Counselor ratio
All camps will be capped at 12 students each.

Cost and supplies

Published cost
$150 for members, $175 for non-members
What to bring
Lunch is not included.

Cost help

Missoula Butterfly House and Insectarium publishes scholarships, sliding fees, or other financial aid. Ask the provider how to apply, or see Help paying.

Past seasons

Published dates from previous seasons, kept so families can compare programs between years.

View 4 past sessions
What the provider published for past seasons
SessionDatesCost
12:30 PM – 3:00 PM DailyMon, Aug 17, 2026–Fri, Aug 21, 2026

12:30 PM – 3:00 PM Daily

$150 for members, $175 for non-members
9:00 AM – 11:30 AM DailyMon, Aug 17, 2026–Fri, Aug 21, 2026

9:00 AM – 11:30 AM Daily

$150 for members, $175 for non-members
Summer Camp: Lil Bugs AMMon, Aug 17, 2026–Fri, Aug 21, 2026

9:00 AM – 11:30 AM

$150 for members, $175 for non-members
Summer Camp: Lil Bugs PMMon, Aug 17, 2026–Fri, Aug 21, 2026

12:30 PM – 3:00 PM

$150 for members, $175 for non-members

  • 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM Daily

    Dates
    Mon, Aug 17, 2026–Fri, Aug 21, 2026

    12:30 PM – 3:00 PM Daily

    Cost
    $150 for members, $175 for non-members

  • 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM Daily

    Dates
    Mon, Aug 17, 2026–Fri, Aug 21, 2026

    9:00 AM – 11:30 AM Daily

    Cost
    $150 for members, $175 for non-members

  • Summer Camp: Lil Bugs AM

    Dates
    Mon, Aug 17, 2026–Fri, Aug 21, 2026

    9:00 AM – 11:30 AM

    Cost
    $150 for members, $175 for non-members

  • Summer Camp: Lil Bugs PM

    Dates
    Mon, Aug 17, 2026–Fri, Aug 21, 2026

    12:30 PM – 3:00 PM

    Cost
    $150 for members, $175 for non-members