
Spring Break Camps
Spring break camp now runs 9am-5pm each day.
Member Registration: January 1 at noon
Open Registration: January 8 at 9am
Scholarship Registration: Rolling, apply here.
Request more information by calling 406-728-7836 or emailing caitlin.ervin@umontana.edu
Registration Information
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Here are some ways you can prepare for camp registration.
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If you have attended camps with spectrUM before you already have an account, and can click on the and select “Forgot your login information?” to reset your password. Your username is your email address.
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Before registration day, log in to your account and fill out any account information that you can so that registration is quick and easy.
Members register early and receive a discount on all spring and summer camps.
Only one membership per family necessary to access benefits.
- Member Registration: January 1
- Open Registration: January 8
Pricing
- Member full week: $310
- Non-member full week: $365
Can't attend a full week? You can register for 1 or more days.
- Member day rate: $65
- Non-member day rate: $75
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Need-based scholarships are available. You can save time and submit 1 application for spring and summer camps.
Thank you to spectrUM's members and donors for their support of Science For All to provide scholarships for spring and summer camps.
Mad Scientist Camp
Join us for a Mad Scientist spring break camp, where you can learn the art of being a mad scientist through fantasy, solving mysteries, building habitats, engineering robots and explosions. Each day is packed with exciting activities and hands-on challenges designed to inspire curious minds.
This camp is for ages 6 to 10.
Registration for the whole week and individual days will be available January 1 for members, and January 8 for the public.
April 6 | Pirate Treasure Quest | Registration coming soon.
April 7 | Mythical Animology | Registration coming soon.
April 8 | Robotics and Coding | Registration coming soon.
April 9 | Potions | Registration coming soon.
April 10 | Detective Academy | Registration coming soon.
Example camp schedule

Spring Break camp runs 9:00am to 5:00pm. Camp will take place at spectrUM's classroom on the 1st floor of the Missoula Public Library, 455 East Main Street. Camp participants need to bring their own snacks and weather-appropriate clothing. Every day at camp is includes fun, hands-on activities, science exploration, and field trips. Activity plans may be adjusted due to unforeseen circumstances.
Need based scholarships are available for individual days and the week. Scholarships are limited, and applications should be submitted as soon as possible.
For questions, call 406-728-7836, or email spectrUM's associate director, Caitlin Ervin at caitlin.ervin@umontana.edu
Deposit and Cancellation Policy
Deposits
When signing up for a camp or club, 50% of the program fee is required to hold a spot.
- Full payment is preferred.
- Remaining balance is due by the first day of the program.
Cancellations
If cancellation is made three weeks in advance of a club or camp, you may
- Transfer into a future program OR
- Receive a credit in the amount of your deposit.
Deposits are non-refundable if cancellation is made within three weeks of the program start date.

