You do not need to be an artist for MOR’s art–specific summer camp! Projects will be inspired by our exhibits and collections, including paleo art, modeling, watercolor, chemical reactions, and more. We will get creative and put the A in STEAM education. Grades 1 – 2, 3– 5

Are you curious about what it takes to become an astronaut? We are searching for kids who possess the “right stuff” to join us on a thrilling journey beyond our planet, where they will explore the inner workings of rockets and discover how people can sustain long-term living in space. Grades 1 – 2, 3 – 5

Look out! If it is flung, shot, launched, or thrown, it’s ballistic. We will have an explosive time with spears, arrows, rocks, rockets (and potatoes?) in this exciting physics-based summer camp with plenty of hands-on projects. Grades 1 – 2, 3 – 5

Calling all future paleontologists! If you love fossils, this camp is for you. Spend a week at Museum of the Rockies immersed in learning about the museum’s world–class dinosaur discoveries and learn the skills it takes to become a paleontologist. We will explore nearby fossil sites of interest and spend time outdoors exploring Montana’s incredible geology. Lace up your boots and get ready to DIG in. Grades 6 – 8, 9 – 12

What historic hijinks and mysteries lurk in Montana’s past? In this camp, we will discover the stories of mountain men, gold seekers, homesteaders, and more. Explore ancient artifacts and dust off forgotten manuscripts as we hunt Montana’s historic treasures. Grades 1 – 2, 3 – 5

Have you ever wondered what it takes to become a true paleontologist? How are fossils discovered, prepared, and ultimately displayed for the public to see? Join us for an immersive experience in paleontology where you will learn about the entire process, from excavating fossils to preparing them for display. By the end of our camp, you will have the opportunity to create your own mini exhibit, showcasing the fossil you discovered and prepared. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to explore the world of paleontology! Grades 1 – 2, 3 – 5

Travel back in time to the late 1800s with our Living History Farm and Bozeman experience. Immerse yourself in the daily activities of the Tinsley family, such as gardening, completing chores, making crafts, and playing pioneer games. Grades 1 – 2, 3 – 5

Is it science, pseudoscience, or movie magic? How can you tell if something is real or not? Explore strange topics like UFOs and aliens, Loch Ness monsters, and even look for Sasquatch while making a short film about our odd experiences. Grades 1 – 2, 3 – 5

Try a little bit of everything that Museum of the Rockies has to offer. Each day, we will dabble in a different topic – paleontology, space, history, engineering, and more, featuring the best bits and alternative projects from MOR’s favorite camps. Grades 1 – 2, 3 – 5

How do we know what the ancient Earth looked like? How would a dinosaur fit into the living environment around it? In this camp, express your creative self and scientific mind as we paint, draw, sculpt, and study the dinosaurs of ancient Montana. Grades 3 – 5, 6 – 8

Investigate the wide variety of science about Yellowstone! Learn what it takes to survive in its open wilderness! Meet microbes, plants, animals, and geysers, make Yellowstone–themed crafts, and much more in this camp all about the first National Park. Grades 1 – 2, 3 – 5, 6 – 8