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Wild Summer Life
Come out of your shell by having a roarin’ good time!
camp type
Day Camp
Dates & Locations
- Session 1: June 2-6 | Sonderman Park
- Session 2: July 7-11 | Sondermann Park
Ages
5-12
Price
ages: 5 -8 $375
ages: 9 - 12 $425
Cooped up? Unleash your Inner Beast!
Summer breaks should be a kid’s time in life they get wild. It is also the best time of year for wildlife! During the week, campers will have the most animal-packed time outside of a zoo. Campers will learn about the wide variety of wildlife in Colorado, as well as other animals that are a part of our local community. As with every Catamount Institute summer camp, we’ll spend as much time as possible in the great outdoors. We’ll search for animals from all of the kingdoms, signs of wildlife, and learn about what these critters need to thrive as well. Though wildlife can be elusive, we will have guaranteed animal experiences with multiple visits from several groups who work with animals. This camp’s 9-12 year-old campers will also get a chance to see animals on field trips.. Or should we call them safaris?
Below is a sample of what
5-8 year-old campers will be doing each session:
- Become a wildlife detective by learning scat & tracks
- Help restore and conserve wildlife habitat
- Animal-centric arts & crafts
- Bug catching
- Meet animals from Nature's Educators
- Wildlife games
- Hands-on investigations and explorations
Below is a sample of what
9-12 year-old campers will be doing each session:
- Wildlife games
- Explore a wildlife preserve
- Meet animals from the Pueblo Raptor Center
- Visit the Rocky Mountain Wolf and Wildlife Center
Session | Dates | Times | Days | Location | Status |
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Wild Summer Life Session 1 | June 2nd-6th | 9:00am - 4:00pm | Monday - Friday | Sonderman Park | Registration Open Soon! |
Wild Summer Life Sesson 2 | July 7th-11th | 9:00am - 4:00pm | Monday - Friday | Sonderman Park | Registration Open Soon! |
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!
Drop off and pick up is at 740 West Caramillo St, Colorado Springs CO 80907. Click here to see a map.
Pick up and drop off will still be contactless using drive-thru lanes. You will follow the signs counter-clockwise to pull through the Catamount Institute/Sondermann Park parking lot. You will not leave your vehicle, and staff will meet your camper.
Camp drop-off (9:00 am MONDAY – FRIDAY) – We ask that you do not arrive 10 minutes before your scheduled drop-off, as we will be busy getting everything ready for a great day. A staff member will meet your camper at your vehicle, grab any needed documents from you, and tell you any new information regarding camp. You will proceed with caution through the drive-thru lane to exit the parking lot.
Camp pick up (4:00 pm MONDAY – FRIDAY) – A staff member will come to your car to check your ID through the car window and once the ID is confirmed, a staff member will bring your camper to your vehicle. We will only release your camper to those designated on your registration form as parents/guardians and emergency contacts with proof of ID. If you need to change who is picking up your child, please bring us a written note or call us beforehand.
- Snacks, lunch, and a 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. Sometimes an extra pair of socks can come in handy as well.
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 an 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.
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.
Catamount Institute will only directly administer medicine to a participant in emergency situations. Please reference our medical letter of intent for further clarification and see the Emergency Situations section below.
Prescription and over-the-counter medication must be handed in to Catamount Institute staff accompanied with written parental permission and with written approval from a licensed person with prescriptive authority (a licensed doctor or pharmacist). Prescription and over-the-counter medication with required documentation will be held onto by the Catamount Staff employee with the highest level of medical certification. As ordered by the State, no medication will be administered except in emergency situations unless you adhere to these strict guidelines.
Medication must be in the original bottle or container with the original label and include the following:
- Child’s first and last name
- Prescribing practitioner or Pharmacist name approving this medication, Pharmacy or Office, Telephone number
- Date authorized
- The expiration date of the medication
- Name of medication and dosage
- Time of day medication is to be given
- Route of medication (taken orally, eye drops, in-ears?)
- Length of time medication is to be given (3 days? As needed? Daily?)
- Reason for the medication (unless confidential)
- Side effects to be watched for
- Special instructions
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.