Youth Recreation

YOUTH RECREATION PROGRAMS

Afterschool Program and School's Out Camps

Registration is open for 2025-26 school year.
Share The Fun Recreation Grants for families who need financial assistance

First Friday Date Night Childcare

Enjoy a night out while your kids enjoy a night of fun! First Friday Date Night Childcare is designed for children ages 2 and up, offering a safe, engaging, and energetic environment while parents take time for themselves.

Kids will have a blast with a variety of age-appropriate activities, including obstacle courses, strider bikes, and arts & crafts, all supervised by caring staff. Whether your child loves to move, create, or explore, there’s something for everyone.

Childcare is available from 5:30–8:30 p.m. at Base Camp, located at 301 E Main Street (the old public library) on the first Friday of each month from February through May. Drop off your kids with confidence and enjoy your evening knowing they’re having just as much fun as you are!

Pizza dinner provided.

Regular fee $35 or $30 w/CityCard per child.

Register at missoulaparks.org/register

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YOUTH SPORTS

Kiwanis Basketball — FREE! Boys and Girls Grades 6–8

REGISTER ONLINE

1 week of pre-season practice
4-week league play
Single-elimination end-of-season tournament

REGISTRATION OPENS: Monday, January 5, 9 am

DEADLINE: Sunday, March 1 at 5 pm

No registration accepted after March 1 so that we can form teams and create schedules. Sorry, no exceptions. Please register early; leagues are first come, first-served due to limited gym space. Coaches Needed! If you have basketball experience and want to volunteer as a parent/coach, please email youthprograms@ci.missoula.mt.us. No games or practices during Spring Break, Apr. 6–10.

Practices

Practices begin the week of March 15. Times vary, Monday-Thursday 6:30-9:30 p.m. Parks provides gym space from MCPS for each team to practice 45 minutes once a week. Practice location and times are assigned best at the coaches meeting pre-season. Due to the high demand for gym space in our community, we cannot guarantee gym space at your child’s school or on a requested day.

Games

Friday nights at 6:45, 7:30, or 8:15 pm at MCPS Schools. Games for 4-week league begin Mar. 20. Last game of regular season is Apr. 17. End of season single-elimination tournament on Apr. 24.

Meets at Various MCPS gyms, assigned after teams are formed.

REGISTER ONLINE

Questions? Email us or phone 406-721-PARK (7275.)

Youth Recreation