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Summer Camps 2023

Animal Wonders and Missoula Parks and Rec are partnering to offer a full summer of week-long camps in 2023!! Registration opens 4/2/2032 at 9am*. When signing up your camper for their camp, please note that all questions should be directed to Missoula Parks and Rec since they manage the registration process. To register*, please click here (Updated summer camp information will be published on March 13, 2023. We'll update the link as soon as it's live).

*These camps fill up quickly! For your best chance of getting a spot, please have a membership account set up for the camper before registration opens.

See below for the dates, camp themes, age range, and description of each camp. The list for all camps available through Missoula Parks and Rec is on their website (summer camp guide is published on March 13, 2023, we'll include a link as soon as it's live).
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Animal Behaviorists Camps

Discover how you can talk to animals during this amazing hands on experience with the animals! Campers will spend the week meeting, interacting, and handling the animal ambassadors with one-on-one instruction from the wildlife educators.  An outdoor classroom and wide variety of animal encounters creates a fun and educational environment for everyone involved. Held in Potomac at Animal Wonders' Meadow Pavilion.​
  • Interaction with the animals
  • Outdoor classroom
  • Campers get one-on-one training directly with the animals

Budding Animal Behaviorists - age 6-12
This camp is for new learners who want to build their foundation in understanding animals. Campers become budding behaviorists as they learn how the animals are communicating with them and how they can communicate back by using body language and positive reinforcement training.
June 26-30
July 31 - Aug 4


Junior Animal Behaviorists - age 9-13
This camp is specifically for older kids or those with some experience with animals. The goal of the week is for campers to become junior animal behaviorists as they continue practicing safe interactions with animals and hone their skills in positive reinforcement training methods.
July 10-14

Wildlife Educators Camps

If you’re passionate about animals and want to help make the world a better place, then join us for a week of wildlife education! Campers will meet, learn about, and interact with the animal residents of Animal Wonders. With new animal encounters each day, campers will experience a variety of species while honing their animal handling and presentation skills. The goal of this camp is to have fun while learning how to be a wildlife educator. The week ends with a live show presented by the campers in front of family and friends. The show features animals from Animal Wonders that the campers have worked with throughout the week. Held in Potomac at Animal Wonders' Meadow Pavilion.​
  • Interaction with the animals
  • Outdoor Classroom
  • One-on-one mentoring from the wildlife educators

​Budding Wildlife Educators - age 5-12
This camp is for new learners who want to build a solid foundation in interacting with animals and how to share amazing facts about animals with others! The goal for the week is to have fun with the animals and enjoy telling stories and being awesome in front of an audience.
July 17-21

Junior Wildlife Educators - age 9-13
This camp is specifically for older kids or those with some experience with animals and/or public speaking. The goal for the week is for campers to become junior wildlife educators as they build skills in animal handling while sharing their passion and knowledge with an audience.
June 19-23
August 7-11


Animals Around the World Camp

Get up close and personal with the animal ambassadors of Animal Wonders! Campers will spend the week learning about and interacting with a wide variety of our amazing animals from all over the planet! Each day campers travel to a new continent and discover new species of animals to learn about. They will explore how each animal survives in their native habitat and what makes them uniquely special! Play is encouraged during activities while focused attention during animal time ensures everyone has a great week!​
  • Interaction with the animals
  • Indoor classroom with outside activities
  • Meet and learn about a wide variety of animals
June 12-16
July 24-28
August 14-18


Day Camp Hours and Location
  • Full Day Monday - Friday 8:30am-5:00pm (after camp care available from 8:00-8:30am & 5:00-5:30pm)
  • Drop-off / Pick-up is at Missoula Parks and Rec Base Camp
  • Camps is held at Animal Wonders Meadow Pavilion
Cost
$TBA - Registration opens April 2nd, 2023 at 9am.
Register online, in person at Currents Aquatics Center, or by phone at (406)721-PARK (7275.) ​

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