BASE stands for home, like in hide and go seek. In life, you must establish a BASE first. That’s where we come in.

BASE is an all-ages, all-abilities social and activity center that’s a safe place to explore the arts, learn self-advocacy, and hone other skills we all need to navigate the world around us.

We also offer a variety of programs to help you in your pursuit of education, employment, and interdependence.

This is your space.

You can touch BASE with us at 3104 W. Broadway in Missoula or call us at (406) 215-1080.

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All Abilities YogaAll are welcome to participate in our All-Abilities Yoga class designed to help individuals maintain and improve body movement and flexibility.

We are pleased to be able to offer this All-Abilities Yoga class in collaboration with Yoga for You – Yoga Therapy.

This class is FREE and it is open to everyone!!!

For more information about All-Abilities Yoga, please contact our BASE office.

BASEment ImprovEvery Thursday, in collaboration with Missoula’s HomeGrown Comedy, we offer free improv workshops at our BASE location.

This workshop is FREE and open to everyone of all ages and abilities.

Life is inherently improv and the goal of these workshops is to work on and improve your social and improvisational skills while working together and having fun doing it.

Drop in on Thursdays between 5:30 and 7:00 p.m. and play a play a variety of improv games and warm up!

BASE Game Night offers a variety of activities for participants of all ages and all abilities including:

  • Video games
  • Board games
  • Card games
  • Role-playing games
  • Dungeons & Dragons
  • and more

More importantly, Game Night is a great opportunity to socialize and interact with others who may have similar interests.

Game Night is offered every Thursday from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at BASE. This activity is free and open to everyone!!!

Our club logo. Fridays from 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. (class times are subject to change based on participants needs). For more information, visit www.basemissoula.orgBASE Art Club is free and open to all ages and abilities.

This is a group for beginner artists or for those who like to do crafts or Do It Yourself projects. You don’t have to be Picasso just come and have fun and be creative! Supplies will be provided.

BASE Art Club meets every Friday from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. at Summit’s BASE location, located at 3104 W. Broadway St. in Missoula.

BASE Film Extravaganza is for those who are interested in writing, producing, directing, and editing short films based on your own ideas. No filmmaking experience is needed as this workshop includes beginners, intermediates, and seasoned professionals as mentors to help everyone through the process of film production.

For more information about or to sign up for BASE Film Extravaganza, please contact our BASE office.

A BASEic Podcast is Summit’s BASE podcast, which is organized, recorded, and produced by youth with disabilities at BASE.

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    Master Montana's bureaucracy, Kalispell! Sorting through paperwork from programs like Medicaid and SNAP can be overwhelming, we know. So we're here to help. Come by Summit's Kalispell office on the second Thursday of every month (THAT'S TOMORROW!) from 10 a.m. to noon. We'll help you navigate bureaucracy with free coffee, tea, and treats. Stop by 275 Corporate Drive, #200 or call (406) 257-0048 for more information.
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