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After School
Offered August–June
YMCA After School offers onsite care at six Missoula elementary schools. Care is provided from school release to 6:00 p.m. Best Beginnings accepted.
School-Year Camps
Offered August–June
No school? No problem! YMCA School's Out Day Camp offers care during most MCPS and Hellgate no-school days.
Summer Camp
Offered June–August
YMCA Summer Camp provides enriching camp options every week of summer. Care is offered Monday–Friday from 7:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Child Care (Grades EL-5) FAQs
No. Our child care programs for students in grades K-5 are open to both members and non-members.
The Missoula Family YMCA is committed to being a safe space for children, individuals, and families. All YMCA staff undergo extensive training around child abuse prevention. Staff are also certified in CPR/AED and First Aid.
To share a concern or compliant anonymously, click the button below.
If you suspect that a child is being abused either in or outside of Y programs, call the DPHHS hotline at 1-800-820-KIDS (5437). Communication is confidential unless a district judge orders otherwise.
Yes. We are committed to keeping our services affordable for all. We offer income-based, sliding-scale assistance for YMCA membership and programs. An application is required.
As a state-licensed child care provider, we also accept Montana's Best Beginnings Scholarship at select programs.
Empowering the Next Generation
Since 1967, the Missoula YMCA has been supporting and growing Missoula kids and families. We're proud to offer programs that help youth develop the skills they need to learn, grow, and thrive.
Of Campers
One in five campers receive assistance to attend camp.
Students
The Missoula YMCA supports working families by providing licensed after school care to hundreds of students annually.