Details & Pricing
No-School Days
Grades EL–6
We offer full-day care on most MCPS and Hellgate no-school days. Camps are held at the YMCA and at Hellgate Elementary School. Breakfast, lunch, and an afternoon snack are provided daily and included with registration.
Times:
- Check-in is from 7:30–9:00 a.m.
- Structured programming is offered from 9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. and may included offsite activities.
- Check-out is from 4:30–6:00 p.m.*
Upcoming Sessions:
- Coming August 2026
Cost:
- $48 per child per day
School Half Days
Grades EL–6
We offer half-day care on most MCPS half days. Camps are held at the YMCA. Lunch and an afternoon snack are provided daily and included with registration. Half-day care is only offered on designated school half days.
Families are responsible for transporting their student to the YMCA.
Times:
- Check-in is from 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
- Structured programming is offered from 9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. and may included offsite activities.
- Check-out is from 4:30–6:00 p.m.*
Upcoming Sessions:
- Check back August 2026
Cost:
- $38 per child per day
Spring Break Camp
Grades EL–6
We offer a full week of care during MCPS Spring Break. Camp is held at the YMCA. Breakfast, lunch, and an afternoon snack are provided daily and included with registration.
Registration is for the full week.
Times:
- Check-in is from 7:30–9:00 a.m.
- Structured programming is offered from 9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. and may included offsite activities.
- Check-out is from 4:30–6:00 p.m.*
Upcoming Sessions:
- Check back August 2026
Cost:
- $241 per child
What to Expect
Healthy Meals & Snacks
The program registration fee includes a healthy breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack for your student.
Abuse-Prevention Training
The Missoula Family YMCA is committed to being a safe space for children and all families. All YMCA staff undergo extensive training around child abuse prevention.
Full-Day Camp
Our full-day School's Out Day Camp starts at 7:30 a.m. and goes until 6:00 p.m.
School's Out Day Camp FAQs
No. YMCA School's Out Day Camp are open to all students in grades K–5.
Yes. School's Out Day Camp is a separate program from YMCA After School. Click the button below to see upcoming School's Out Day Camp dates and to register your child.
We offer two conveniently located program sites—the Missoula YMCA and Hellgate Elementary School.
- The Missoula YMCA YMCA is located in midtown at 3000 S. Russell St.
- Hellgate Elementary School is located in northwest Missoula at 2385 Flynn Ln., right off Mullan Road.
Families can check their child in between 7:30–9:00 a.m. Breakfast will be served during this time.
From there, we'll break into groups to enjoy outdoor time, activities, a field trip into the community, structured group games, and swimming at the YMCA's indoor pool. Lunch and an afternoon snack will be served during the day.
Camp returns to its designated pickup spot by 4:30 p.m. All children must be picked up by 6:00 p.m.
Please send your child with a water bottle, swimsuit, towel, and weather-appropriate clothing. While lunch is provided, you may choose to send your child with a packed lunch.
Half-day camp pricing is only available on half-day school holidays. While you may pick your child up at any time during School's Out Day Camp, we do not offer half-day pricing options during full no-school days.
Yes. Hold your spot with a $5 nonrefundable deposit when you register for one or more days. The remainder of your balance can be scheduled for a later date. Balances must be paid at least 10 days prior to the start of programming.
Cancellations must be made at least 10 days in advance to avoid scheduled payments and receive a full refund (minus the $5 nonrefundable deposit).
Yes. YMCA Financial Assistance is available for School's Out Day Camp. You will need to apply for assistance before registering for the program.