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2026 Summer Programs

Explore our dynamic lineup of summer programs for children, teens, and adults.

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MPL Discovery Summer Camp

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Marathon Public Library’s Discovery Summer Camp is a dynamic two-week experience designed to engage young minds through art, STEM, and reading. This free program helps prevent summer learning loss while providing fun, hands-on opportunities for creativity, critical thinking, and exploration — all in a supportive, educational environment.

Campers will rotate through three main components:

• Art: With no art classes offered to secondary students at Marathon ISD, this program fills an important gap. Students will explore various artistic techniques and develop their unique creative voices. Sessions led by Eileen Hogue.
• Camp Curiosity: These engaging sessions pair STEM-focused learning with literature to inspire curiosity and innovation. Campers will ask big questions, conduct experiments, and explore science and engineering in action. Sessions led by Peyton Smith.
• Summer Reading Program: Based on the 2026 theme Unearth a Story, this program encourages reading through storytime, imaginative play, and skill-building activities. It helps fight the “summer slide,” particularly for low-income students, by keeping kids connected to books and learning. As part of this program, all MISD students and teachers also receive the school supplies they need to start the year strong — easing the financial burden on families and educators. Sessions led by Dara Cavness.
  
  Details:
  June 8–19, Monday - Friday
  1:00–5:00 p.m.
  Grades PK4–8th (PK4 denotes children who turned 4 years of age by September 1, 2025)
  
  Registration required- summer_camp_registration.docx​*Registration open until May 1. It’s okay if your child cannot attend every day!  Just let us know in advance if possible.

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MISSOULA CHILDREN'S THEATRE

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In just one week, children audition, rehearse, and participate in acting workshops in preparation for the big community performance. Even shy and reluctant children break those barriers as they take on the role of their characters while building critical life skills – teamwork, confidence, and effective communication.

Marathon ISD does not offer theatre classes, this program allows the children in our community to experience performing arts.

AGES: 5-18

​SCHEDULE: 
May 11-15 for Marathon residents only- The Jungle Book
June 22-26 open to all children- Rapunzel
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LOCATION: Marathon Elementary School Auditorium 

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YOU AND ME, INTERGENERATIONAL ART

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Come create with us! This new program takes a "mommy and me" approach to art, letting children create with their parent/guardian. The class will feature a variety of projects - like painting, clay, and weaving.

AGES: PreK and up (child with adult)
SCHEDULE: To be determined

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​ADULT ART CLASSES

From weaving to painting with watercolors, our Adult Art Classes serve as a creative outlet and a way to escape the stress and rush of everyday.

SCHEDULE: To be determined