Camp
Discovery
Listed under Swim camps · Traditional camps
About this camp
Each day features a traditional camp experience filled with games, crafts, swimming, songs, and fun for kids 6–8 years old! Campers will enjoy all that McCormick Park has to offer—the climbing wall, fishing pond, playground, fields, and riverfront trails. Choose the schedule that fits your needs by registering by the month or by the day.
How to join
Ask about next season: Discovery at Missoula Parks and Recreation
- Phone
- 406-721-PARK (7275)
Eligibility
- Ages or grades
- 6-8
- Counselor ratio
- Low participant-to-staff ratios
Cost and supplies
- Published cost
- $50 fee / $45 resident discount
- What to bring
- Snacks—Lots of them! For full-day camps, bring a large lunch. Don't forget a water bottle. Clothes—Weather appropriate, including a lightweight hoodie or jacket. Shoes—Closed-toe shoes.
Cost help
Missoula Parks and Recreation 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 18 past sessions
| Session | Dates | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Day-by-Day Camps | Mon, Jun 15, 2026–Fri, Aug 21, 2026 8:30-5:30 Base Camp | $50 $45 |
| Day-by-Day: June 15–August 21 | Mon, Jun 15, 2026–Fri, Aug 21, 2026 Weekdays, 8:30-5:30 Base Camp | $50 fee / $45 resident discount per day |
| Month-Long Camps June 15–July 3 | Mon, Jun 15, 2026–Fri, Jul 3, 2026 8:30-5:30 Base Camp | $735 $620 |
| Month-Long: June 15–July 3 | Mon, Jun 15, 2026–Fri, Jul 3, 2026 Weekdays, 8:30-5:30 Base Camp | $735 fee / $620 resident discount |
| Week 1: June 15–19 — Discovery (Base Camp) | Mon, Jun 15, 2026–Fri, Jun 19, 2026 8:30-5:30 Base Camp | $50 $45 |
| Week 2: June 22–26 — Discovery (Base Camp) | Mon, Jun 22, 2026–Fri, Jun 26, 2026 8:30-5:30 Base Camp | $50 $45 |
| Week 3: June 29–July 3 — Discovery (Base Camp) | Mon, Jun 29, 2026–Fri, Jul 3, 2026 8:30-5:30 Base Camp | $50 $45 |
| Month-Long Camps July 6–31 | Mon, Jul 6, 2026–Fri, Jul 31, 2026 8:30-5:30 Base Camp | $955 $805 |
| Month-Long: July 6–31 | Mon, Jul 6, 2026–Fri, Jul 31, 2026 Weekdays, 8:30-5:30 Base Camp | $955 fee / $805 resident discount |
| Week 4: July 6–10 — Discovery (Base Camp) | Mon, Jul 6, 2026–Fri, Jul 10, 2026 8:30-5:30 Base Camp | $50 $45 |
| Week 5: July 13–17 — Discovery (Base Camp) | Mon, Jul 13, 2026–Fri, Jul 17, 2026 8:30-5:30 Base Camp | $50 $45 |
| Week 6: July 20–24 — Discovery†† (Base Camp) | Mon, Jul 20, 2026–Fri, Jul 24, 2026 8:30-5:30 Base Camp | $50 $45 |
| Week 7: July 27–31 — Discovery† (Base Camp) | Mon, Jul 27, 2026–Fri, Jul 31, 2026 8:30-5:30 Base Camp | $50 $45 |
| Month-Long Camps August 3–21 | Mon, Aug 3, 2026–Fri, Aug 21, 2026 8:30-5:30 Base Camp | $735 $620 |
| Month-Long: August 3–21 | Mon, Aug 3, 2026–Fri, Aug 21, 2026 Weekdays, 8:30-5:30 Base Camp | $735 fee / $620 resident discount |
| Week 8: August 3–7 — Discovery† (Base Camp) | Mon, Aug 3, 2026–Fri, Aug 7, 2026 8:30-5:30 Base Camp | $50 $45 |
| Week 9: August 10–14 — Discovery† (Base Camp) | Mon, Aug 10, 2026–Fri, Aug 14, 2026 8:30-5:30 Base Camp | $50 $45 |
| Week 10: August 17–21 — Discovery† (Base Camp) | Mon, Aug 17, 2026–Fri, Aug 21, 2026 8:30-5:30 Base Camp | $50 $45 |
Day-by-Day Camps
- Dates
- Mon, Jun 15, 2026–Fri, Aug 21, 2026
8:30-5:30
- Location
- Base Camp
- Cost
- $50 $45
Day-by-Day: June 15–August 21
- Dates
- Mon, Jun 15, 2026–Fri, Aug 21, 2026
Weekdays, 8:30-5:30
- Location
- Base Camp
- Cost
- $50 fee / $45 resident discount per day
Month-Long Camps June 15–July 3
- Dates
- Mon, Jun 15, 2026–Fri, Jul 3, 2026
8:30-5:30
- Location
- Base Camp
- Cost
- $735 $620
Month-Long: June 15–July 3
- Dates
- Mon, Jun 15, 2026–Fri, Jul 3, 2026
Weekdays, 8:30-5:30
- Location
- Base Camp
- Cost
- $735 fee / $620 resident discount
Week 1: June 15–19 — Discovery (Base Camp)
- Dates
- Mon, Jun 15, 2026–Fri, Jun 19, 2026
8:30-5:30
- Location
- Base Camp
- Cost
- $50 $45
Week 2: June 22–26 — Discovery (Base Camp)
- Dates
- Mon, Jun 22, 2026–Fri, Jun 26, 2026
8:30-5:30
- Location
- Base Camp
- Cost
- $50 $45
Week 3: June 29–July 3 — Discovery (Base Camp)
- Dates
- Mon, Jun 29, 2026–Fri, Jul 3, 2026
8:30-5:30
- Location
- Base Camp
- Cost
- $50 $45
Month-Long Camps July 6–31
- Dates
- Mon, Jul 6, 2026–Fri, Jul 31, 2026
8:30-5:30
- Location
- Base Camp
- Cost
- $955 $805
Month-Long: July 6–31
- Dates
- Mon, Jul 6, 2026–Fri, Jul 31, 2026
Weekdays, 8:30-5:30
- Location
- Base Camp
- Cost
- $955 fee / $805 resident discount
Week 4: July 6–10 — Discovery (Base Camp)
- Dates
- Mon, Jul 6, 2026–Fri, Jul 10, 2026
8:30-5:30
- Location
- Base Camp
- Cost
- $50 $45
Week 5: July 13–17 — Discovery (Base Camp)
- Dates
- Mon, Jul 13, 2026–Fri, Jul 17, 2026
8:30-5:30
- Location
- Base Camp
- Cost
- $50 $45
Week 6: July 20–24 — Discovery†† (Base Camp)
- Dates
- Mon, Jul 20, 2026–Fri, Jul 24, 2026
8:30-5:30
- Location
- Base Camp
- Cost
- $50 $45
Week 7: July 27–31 — Discovery† (Base Camp)
- Dates
- Mon, Jul 27, 2026–Fri, Jul 31, 2026
8:30-5:30
- Location
- Base Camp
- Cost
- $50 $45
Month-Long Camps August 3–21
- Dates
- Mon, Aug 3, 2026–Fri, Aug 21, 2026
8:30-5:30
- Location
- Base Camp
- Cost
- $735 $620
Month-Long: August 3–21
- Dates
- Mon, Aug 3, 2026–Fri, Aug 21, 2026
Weekdays, 8:30-5:30
- Location
- Base Camp
- Cost
- $735 fee / $620 resident discount
Week 8: August 3–7 — Discovery† (Base Camp)
- Dates
- Mon, Aug 3, 2026–Fri, Aug 7, 2026
8:30-5:30
- Location
- Base Camp
- Cost
- $50 $45
Week 9: August 10–14 — Discovery† (Base Camp)
- Dates
- Mon, Aug 10, 2026–Fri, Aug 14, 2026
8:30-5:30
- Location
- Base Camp
- Cost
- $50 $45
Week 10: August 17–21 — Discovery† (Base Camp)
- Dates
- Mon, Aug 17, 2026–Fri, Aug 21, 2026
8:30-5:30
- Location
- Base Camp
- Cost
- $50 $45
Sources
- from missoulaparks.org updated
- from missoulaparks.org/165/Currents-Aquatics-Center updated
- from ci.missoula.mt.us/DocumentCenter/View/80346/2026-Summer-Rec… updated
- from missoulaparks.org/DocumentCenter/View/80196/2026-Summer-Gui… updated