Catamount Institute

Catamount Institute Connecting kids to the outdoors in the Pikes Peak Region since 1997! We offer scholarships to 30-40% of our student participants.

Catamount Institute provides award-winning, science-based environmental education programs, outdoor recreational activities, and leadership training to youth in the Pikes Peak region. These programs bring the wonder of the outdoors and a fascination for science to young participants; they also move underserved youth away from sedentary lifestyles and to outdoor classrooms, improving their physical

, mental and emotional health. Most of the schools we serve have a high proportion of students from lower-income families, some with poverty rates above 87%. Our programs provide our youth with a safe, healthy, and educational place to go after school, during the Summer, and over Spring Break.

Meet Addy! 🌲We’re excited to welcome Addy Dunbar to Catamount Institute as an AmeriCorps Environmental Educator!Origina...
09/04/2026

Meet Addy! 🌲

We’re excited to welcome Addy Dunbar to Catamount Institute as an AmeriCorps Environmental Educator!

Originally from Seattle, Addy brings a background in environmental studies, land management, organic farming, and environmental education. After spending the past year working on a land trust along the Chesapeake Bay, she’s excited to be back out West and inspire curiosity and meaningful connections with the outdoors in her students.

When she’s not outside with Catamount, you can find Addy hiking, skiing, reading, or sailing. ⛷️📚

Welcome to Catamount, Addy! 💚

🍂 Nature Note Not all tiny creatures disappear in fall! Keep an eye out for insects, spiders, and other small wildlife p...
09/04/2026

🍂 Nature Note
Not all tiny creatures disappear in fall! Keep an eye out for insects, spiders, and other small wildlife preparing for colder weather. What tiny creatures have you spotted on your outdoor adventures this season? 🕷️🐛🌿

What does a day of learning outside look like? 🌲These students spent the day exploring, challenging themselves, and work...
09/03/2026

What does a day of learning outside look like? 🌲

These students spent the day exploring, challenging themselves, and working together at Catamount Institute! They started with a choose-your-own-adventure hike, followed by blindfold dodgeball, and wrapped up the day with a team-building challenge where they worked together to build outdoor structures.

Along the way, they practiced leadership, communication, teamwork, and maybe even took a moment to stop and listen to the crickets. 🦗💚

Ready to take learning beyond the classroom? Catamount Institute offers field trips for students of all ages in Colorado Springs and at our Mountain Campus in Woodland Park.

Learn more and register at the link in our bio!

And they're off! Today was the first day of Woodland Park Homeschool Connections at our Catamount Institute Mountain Cam...
09/01/2026

And they're off! Today was the first day of Woodland Park Homeschool Connections at our Catamount Institute Mountain Campus in Woodland Park! Catamount Institute is partnering with the Woodland Park School District to offer FREE outdoor enrichment programs to homeschool students in K-5 on Tuesdays from 9:00am-3:00pm and Grades 6-12 on Thursdays from 9:00am-3:00pm. Kids can ride the bus from Gateway or parents can drop off at the Mountain Campus. There is still time to register! More information at the QR Code or go to https://www.wpsdk12.org/o/wpsd/page/homeschooling

Attention Woodland Park Preschool Families: If you have a child who is 2-5 years old, join us for our Mountain Campus Cu...
09/01/2026

Attention Woodland Park Preschool Families: If you have a child who is 2-5 years old, join us for our Mountain Campus Cubs program starting Wednesday, September 9th. This four-week nature-based program for preschoolers and their parent/grandparent/guardian will take place at our beautiful mountain campus in Woodland Park. Check out the QR Code for more information or visit our website: catamountinstitute.org

A little friendly competition with the Catamount crew! 🏓Our staff pickleball day was the perfect excuse to get outside, ...
08/31/2026

A little friendly competition with the Catamount crew! 🏓

Our staff pickleball day was the perfect excuse to get outside, spend some time together, and have a little fun off the clock. We’re pretty lucky to have a team that enjoys working — and playing — together. 💚

Attention Woodland Park Homeschool Families: Registration is now open for Homeschool Connections! Catamount Institute is...
08/27/2026

Attention Woodland Park Homeschool Families: Registration is now open for Homeschool Connections! Catamount Institute is partnering with the Woodland Park School District to offer FREE outdoor enrichment programs to homeschool students in K-5 on Tuesdays from 9:00am-3:00pm and Grades 6-12 on Thursdays from 9:00am-3:00pm at Catamount Institute's beautiful Woodland Park Mountain Campus. Join us! More information at the QR Code or go to https://www.wpsdk12.org/o/wpsd/page/homeschooling

Take learning beyond the classroom! 🌲🔍Catamount Institute field trips bring science and nature to life through hands-on ...
08/26/2026

Take learning beyond the classroom! 🌲🔍
Catamount Institute field trips bring science and nature to life through hands-on outdoor experiences designed for K–12 students. Our programs align with Colorado Academic Standards while giving students opportunities to explore, investigate, collaborate, and learn in the outdoors.
From insects and ecosystems to renewable energy and careers in conservation, there’s an adventure waiting for every age. 🏔️
Registration is now open! Scan the QR code to explore our programs and plan your field trip.

💧 Bring water education to life with Project WET!Join Catamount Institute and Colorado Project WET for a hands-on Projec...
08/25/2026

💧 Bring water education to life with Project WET!
Join Catamount Institute and Colorado Project WET for a hands-on Project WET Educator Training designed to give educators practical, engaging ways to teach water and climate concepts across grade levels.
Participants will leave with:
💧 Ready-to-use Project WET lessons and activities
📚 Resources aligned with Colorado Education Standards
🌲 Hands-on experience with outdoor education
✏️ Classroom-ready resources you can put to use right away
Whether you teach in a classroom, outdoors, or in an informal learning setting, you’ll walk away with new tools and ideas to get students exploring, questioning, and learning about the world of water.
📅 November 7, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM–3:30 PM
📍 Catamount Institute | Woodland Park, CO
Ready to dive in? Scan the QR code to register!

If you have a child who is 2-5 years old, join us for our Mountain Campus Cubs program starting Wednesday, September 9th...
08/25/2026

If you have a child who is 2-5 years old, join us for our Mountain Campus Cubs program starting Wednesday, September 9th. This four-week nature-based program for preschoolers and their parent/grandparent/guardian will take place at our beautiful mountain campus in Woodland Park. Check out the QR Code for more information or visit our website: catamountinstitute.org

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740 W Caramillo Street
Colorado Springs, CO
80907

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

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