MOLA
Tuition $350
Grades
K-10
Days
5
Dates
Activities
Bike, Canoe, Hike, Inflatable Kayak, Rock Climb, Swim, Whitewater Raft
Camp Location
Silver Park, Missoula
Hours
8:30am-5:00pm
Enrollment for MOLA 2025 will open on February 19th at 12:00pm MST!
The MOLA Team is excited to announce another summer of adventure ahead. Unlike any other summer camp in Missoula, MOLA is action-packed and dedicated to daily outdoor adventures. Each week, campers travel to a wide variety of locations in the Missoula area to hike, bike, climb, raft, and canoe or inflatable kayak.
During their time at MOLA, campers will advance their leadership and outdoor skills, grow their self-confidence, enhance their sense of teamwork, and deepen their appreciation for the natural world, all while making new friends and having plenty of fun!
Tuition and Fees
Tuition: $350/week
CIT Tuition: $310/week
*Week 5 (4-day week, no camp on July 4th): $280
A $100 non-refundable deposit is due for each week that your camper signs up for during the application process. The deposit is non-refundable upon sign up. If you are waitlisted, you will NOT be charged the deposit. Final billing is due on May 1, 2025. Your billing method on file will be auto charged on May 1, 2025 for the remaining balance. The balance is non-refundable after June 2, 2025.
A Day at MOLA
MOLA runs Monday-Friday from 8:30am-5:00pm. Scheduled activities happen between the hours of 9:00am-4:00pm, with time allotted in the morning for drop off and flexible time after 4:00pm for pick-up.
Each morning, MOLA campers will meet at Silver Park (east of the Paddleheads stadium) and then head out on their day’s adventure! Each day’s activities will vary by age group (activity and location). You will receive information about your camper’s schedule prior to the start of each week your camper is enrolled in.
MOLA does provide early drop off and late pick up (7:45am-8:30am – 5:00pm-5:45pm) for an additional cost of $30 per day (or $15 per day if a camper only needs to utilize early drop off or late pick up, not both). Sign up for Before and/or Aftercare here.
14-16 year olds
Counselor in Training Program
Join our Counselor in Training program and learn the skills needed to become an incredible camp counselor! Help lead our young campers to become great community members – teach them team-building skills, guide them as they embrace new activities, and help them grow during their MOLA experience.
This position requires candidates who are responsible, coachable, and have enthusiasm and fun energy all day long. This program provides a great opportunity for young people to gain valuable leadership skills and start building their resume.
CITs are placed with a younger group for the whole week, working as an assistant leader.
16-18 year olds
Counselor Program
In 2025, MOLA is excited to announce this opportunity for MOLA alumni students who are ready to take the next step in their leadership journey and work alongside MOLA Instructors to provide amazing summer experiences for kids!
How to Apply – Complete our MOLA Counselor application to get started!
Houses
Campers at MOLA will be placed with students of a similar age. Each session, our camper group looks a bit different so the exact ages that are grouped together will vary from week to week. If your camper is attending with a friend, please be sure to indicate this on the application. Often campers within the same age group are split into more than 1 group to accommodate seats in vans and activity capacities.
Details & Resources
Special Days
**The Friday before your camper joins MOLA, you will receive a schedule for your camper. This schedule will include activity locations and what activity to expect each day along with pack list reminders!
Hike + Swim Day – campers will explore different local hikes and enjoy a visit to a swimming hole.
Bike Day – campers will need to bring a bike and a helmet. Bikes and helmets are available to rent for $15/day. Training wheels are ok! Rent your bike here.
Raft Day – plan to spend the day in and out of the water!
Climb Day – athletic clothes and closed-toe shoes are required for this day of adventure.
Daily swim needs – swimsuit, swim shirt, towel, water shoes. Note that on hot days campers may swim after the main activity on occasion. On cold and rainy days indoor options may be utilized.
What to Bring
Sneakers
Sunscreen
Daypack
Water bottle
Sack lunch
Sunhat
Sunglasses
Swim needs (see above)
One Big Circle with Everybody in It
It is the MOLA way! If your camper is not feeling well, we kindly request that they stay home from camp that day. If a camper exhibits signs of illness while at camp, we will reach out to you and have you come to pick them up immediately. We work diligently to maintain an illness free environment at MOLA and we appreciate your support in this effort!
The Ultimate Summer
The Ultimate Summer: If your child is finishing 5th – 12th grade, you have the unique opportunity to take advantage of our Ultimate Summer! By participating in just (but not limited to) one week of MOLA, you will receive 10% off one of our Wilderness Adventures experiences for that same year! These adventures take place all around the world and even right here in Montana. These trips provide the perfect launch pad to confident outdoor adventuring for years to come!
Trip Price Includes
- All MOLA activities
- 1 MOLA t-shirt
Not Included
- Lunch + 2 snacks
- Personal Gear
- Bike + Helmet (bikes are available to rent for an additional fee)
