Mountain Campus: Rocky Mountain Highlights
An all-out (and all outside) celebration of the Pikes Peak Region!
camp type
Day Camp
Dates & Locations
- June 23 - 27 | Mountain Campus
- July 28 - Aug 1 | Mountain Campus
Ages
5-12
$375
Ain’t No Mountain High Enough!
The Rocky Mountains are full of unique places, history, and people! In this camp, we’ll stuff as much Rocky Mountain learning as we can into one week. We’ll utilize the historical remains and wildlands of our mountain campus to show off why the Rocky Mountains are so special.
Below is a sample of what campers ages 5–12 will be doing each session:
Explore Rocky Mountain folktales, myths, and legends
Help restore lake habitats and study aquatic critters up close
Practice homesteading skills and hike to a historic 1800s town
Learn about local animals and their ecosystems
Discover stories, traditions, and games of the region’s Indigenous peoples
Identify native plants and hike “through time” to see how the land has changed
Practice field drawing and paint natural landscapes
Play traditional and modern outdoor games
Build friendships and grow confident in nature
Frequently Asked Questions
Please familiarize yourself with our Camp Policies and Procedures
Have questions, call (719) 471-0910 click here to contact us!
Drop off and pick up is at 3168 Co Rd 28, Woodland Park, CO 80863
Pick up and drop off will be contactless using drive-thru lanes. You will not leave your vehicle, and staff will meet your camper.
- 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!
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.
