Welcome!
Catamount Institute is a non-profit organization based in Colorado Springs, CO, whose mission is to develop ecological stewards through education and adventure.
From School Rooms to Board Rooms, we create a vibrant community, where each of us takes responsibility for our actions and business leaders engage in practices that respect our natural resources, give back to the community, and positively affect the bottom line. Our children experience the wonders of the outdoors firsthand, while developing life skills that will serve society, as well as themselves. ."At Catamount Institute, we leverage nature to advance learning"
-Julie Francis, Co-Founder
Why is outdoor education
so important?
- Longer attention spans
- More creativity
- Higher levels of self-confidence
- Higher standardized test scores
- Greater academic success
- Significant improvements in cognitive development, self-discipline, imaginative and creative expression, language skills, and social interactions
Upcoming events
Tue
23
Catamount Cubs
October 23 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Nov
03
Forest Mediation
November 3 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
