Extreme Education Excursions
Action-packed & Excitement Maxed!
camp type
Day Camp
Dates & Locations
- July 29th - August 2nd Sondermann Park
Ages
13-16
Price
$575
Rewarding Adventures
Catamount Institute strives to ensure the outdoors are for all, and to meet the needs of all youth, no matter their interests and backgrounds. As kids get bigger, we strive to provide bigger opportunities, and this camp’s theme is just that: extreme (within reason) excursions with education mixed in. As kids become adults, they have the itch to take on more and a need to broaden their horizons to grow into confident, compassionate, and capable adults. Each day of camp will be a different excursion in different locations, but all will allow teens to challenge themselves, operate as a team, push their limits, and, of course, have a good time doing it! As ever, our organization does not expect any prior experience, and safety is always our first priority.
A sample of the week’s major activities:
- Hiking
- Caving
- Rafting the Arkansas River from Canon City
- Mountain Biking with Kids on Bikes
| Dates | Times | Days | Location | Status (last updated 4/9/24) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 29th - August 2nd |
Monday-Thursday 9:00am – 4:00pm
Friday 9:00am - 5:30pm |
Monday - Friday |
Sondermann Park |
Waitlist spots available |
Frequently Asked Questions
Please familiarize yourself with our Camp Policies and Procedures.
Have questions? Call Billy at 719-471-0910 x103 or click here to contact us!
Monday – Thursday
Drop off is at 9:00 AM and pick up is at 4:00 PM at Catamount Institute, 740 W Caramillo St, Colorado Springs, CO 80907
Friday
Pick-Up will be 5:30 pm to ensure enough travel time home from rafting
Our camp staff will be busy preparing for camp in the mornings so we kindly ask you not to bring your child any earlier than 9am.
Gear to Always Bring
- Bring a day-pack (small backpack) to carry your belongings for the day
- Pack a reusable water bottle
- Any and all medications the campers may need in their original containers with prescriber notes (see additional information in faq question below and in registration forms).
- Campers will be outside so we recommend they put sunscreen on in the morning before camp and bring a bottle with them (we cannot provide sunscreen).
- Wear or bring a brimmed hat, rain jacket, and sturdy tennis shoes or hiking boots.
- Clothing you don’t mind getting wet and muddy as campers will be outside exploring and adventuring. Sometimes an extra pair of socks can come in handy as well.
- What NOT to bring:
- Deodorant or other smelly substances as we will be camping in the outback
- Cell phones, video games, TVs, radios, iPods or other mp3 players
- Knives, pocket knives, sharp objects, or other items that could be utilized as a weapon. If your camper brings these items, the item will be held by staff members until the end of camp on Friday and it could result in the removal of the camper from camp.
- We have a zero-tolerance rule for drugs, alcohol, tobacco, weapons and vaping. Brining and/or using any of these items will result in the camper’s immediate removal from camp. Even prescription or over-the-counter medication not accompanied by the required documentation can result in removal from camp.
- What NOT to bring:
This camp is great for anyone from those who have never been hiking to the campers who have gone to Catamount Institute camps for years. There may be a bit of action but this trip is overall easy-going and will be full of fun learning experiences and adventures.
Many activities involve physical activity to a degree but the payoff is worth it and designed for all levels. We never push a camper beyond their limit.
Homesickness is normal for campers, especially if it is their first time away from home or first time camping. Our staff members will be there to help your child conquer homesickness in a way that builds their confidence and independence. When filling out the camp registration forms, please provide any input that you think will help us support your child.
All employed by Catamount Institute have passed background checks through the state of Colorado. They also go through the application, interview, and reference check process. All are trained in CPR and First Aid with some having higher certifications such as Wilderness First Responder. All summer employees go through extensive week-long training before campers arrive. Instructors have a very diverse professional background ranging from environmental education to outdoor recreation. They all have experience with and a passion for working with children and connecting kids to the outdoors!
Most of our camp experiences have a 5:1 camper-to-staff ratio with none of them exceeding 8:1.
Early bird pricing is available until 3/31. Sibling discounts are available and will automatically be applied when more than one child is registered and is $10 off each registration. Limited need-based scholarships are available click here for the application.
Please pack any and all medications the campers may need in their original containers with prescriber notes. Make sure their name is clearly printed on the medication and instructions of use are included. Check all medications into camp upon arrival to be held by our highest certified medical staff.
At Catamount Institute, we strive to create programs that are enjoyable for as many children as possible. The health and safety of our campers are our top priorities in everything that we do. Due to this, there are some limitations of our program and its staff. We are not able to provide a one-on-one attendant to address a camper’s individual personal needs. We are also not able to accommodate some medical/health conditions that are beyond the scope of our staff’s medical training. Before enrolling a child with any special needs, please contact us to discuss potential accommodations. Our goal is to make camp an equal opportunity for all.
