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Summer camps strive to fill childcare gaps in Missoula

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.