MAPS – Ravalli Program
Established: 2004
Location: 515 Madison Street, Hamilton, MT 59840
Our founding program, MAPS – Ravalli County, has provided free, year-round media arts education to rural Montana youth for two decades.
Based in the county seat of Hamilton, this comprehensive program serves students from five Bitterroot Valley school districts through engaging in after-school and summer sessions.
Students access professional equipment and licensed teaching artists to work on individual and collaborative projects in film, design, music production, and emerging technologies. The program emphasizes hands-on learning, creative expression, and community engagement while preparing youth for future educational and career success.
MAPS – Ravalli County 2025 Summer Program
Classes run 10:00am – 4:00pm on the dates listed below
• MAPS classes are always FREE-OF-CHARGE! •
• MAPS classes are for 8th to 12th graders •
• All abilities are welcome in all classes •
Week 1: June 16 – June 17: VR and 3D Printing
Week 2: June 30 – July 1: AI and 3D Printing
Week 3: July 7 – July 8: AI and Drones
Step into the world of Technomancery, where technology and creativity merge. In this immersive, hands-on course, students explore artificial intelligence, virtual reality, drone operation, and 3D Printing. Participants will experiment with cutting-edge tools and develop foundational skills in emerging tech, all while imagining the possibilities of the future.
Tech Ticket: At the beginning of each session, all students will participate in a brief review of the iMac and iPad interfaces. This ensures that everyone, regardless of experience level, is comfortable navigating the technology used throughout the workshops.
Week 4: July 14 – July 15: Graphite
Week 5: July 21 – July 22: Charcoal
Week 6: July 28 – July 29: Ink
This class invites students to explore traditional art techniques — graphite, charcoal, and ink — before digitizing their creations using digital design tools. It’s the perfect blend of analog and digital art, encouraging participants to build foundational drawing skills and reimagine their work through modern media.
Tech Ticket: At the beginning of each session, all students will participate in a brief review of the iMac and iPad interfaces. This ensures that everyone, regardless of experience level, is comfortable navigating the technology used throughout the workshops.