Summer camp registration day in Missoula is almost here, a date parents have marked on their calendars and one that stands to influence the course of an entire summer for many families. If that sounds melodramatic, it’s because the date Missoula’s Parks and Recreation Department opens registration for summer programming — this year, it’s April 2 — has become a critical moment for parents who need childcare during the out-of-school months.

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Carly Graf is a freelance reporter based in Missoula. Before making her home in Western Montana, Carly reported from Chicago and the Bay Area as well as from Argentina and Palestine. When not writing, you can find her running on local trails or searching for a hazy IPA in town.