Mountain Park Environmental Center

Summer Camps? But the snow is flying!

Over four feet of snow has already fallen at Pueblo Mountain Park and here we are talking about
summer camps! In the upcoming summer, MPEC is offering the greatest number and variety of
camps ever. There are some changes in the camp schedule for this year, so early registration is a
must if you want to secure a spot for your camper this summer.

MPEC trimmed down camp costs in 2009 to meet tough economic times. We are happy to say
that last year's reduced rates will stay the same for 2010, keeping camps more affordable for you!
Scholarships are also available - please inquire. We are featuring all your favorite MPEC camps
from previous years like Mountain Pathways for Girls, Camp Mission:Wolf, and Mountain Man
Discovery Camp for Boys. We have also added another new camp, Colorado Wildlife Adventures
which will give participants an up close look at local wildlife like birds, reptiles, fish, wolves, and
many other animals!

We love playing in the snow, but its fun to look forward to another great summer of camps. We have
camps to fill a variety interests…from girls or boys only camps, survival skills, wilderness
backpacking, day camps in the park, and more -- there are camps to meet the interests of your
most particular child.

We look forward to spending time with your camper this summer here in the Wet Mountains in and
around Pueblo Mountain Park!

Kindergarten thru 2nd Graders: (Camp is Full)

Little Kids Camp During this half day camp, kids will participate in gentle hikes, nature games,
nature music and stories. Parents Welcome! A great way to introduce your family to the Pueblo
Mountain Park! 8am -12 noon. Dates: July 6-9. Cost: $50.

3rd & 4th Graders:

Wonders of Nature Day Camp Hike, explore, and play Nature games in the mountain park with
MPEC naturalists. 8am - 3pm. Dates: June 14-18 or July 19-23 Cost: $125

Spring Break Camp

Spring Break Nature Camp (3rd thru 5th Graders) Hiking, Nature-games, birdwatching, animal
tracking, and learning about and exploring the great outdoors in Pueblo Mountain Park in Beulah
can be a part of your child's Spring Break this year. MPEC's full-time environmental educators
Rangers Greg Smith and John Oates are geared up and ready to give your child a terrific spring
break camp experience 8am -3 pm. Dates: March 22-26. Cost: $125.

5th & 6th Graders:

Adventure Day Camp Hike, play games, and explore new places in the San Isabel National
Forest with MPEC naturalists. 8am - 3pm. Dates: July 19-23. Cost: $125

Survival Camp During this 3-day / 2-night camp, gain knowledge of the basics of surviving in the
woods with minimal tools and technology. Learn about things like water purification, stalking prey,
fire building, and sleep in a shelter you build yourself! Dates: June 8-10 or July 27-29. Cost: $225

Prairie to Peaks Camp In this fun science-oriented camp, students will begin their camp in the
prairie, move to the canyons and foothills around the Pueblo Mountain Park, and finish climbing
above treeline on a small peak in the Wet Mountains. Expect hikes, games, exploration, and fun!
Dates: June 28 - July 2. Cost: $125

NEW! Colorado Wildlife Adventures Day Camp. Participants will get close up and personal
with some of Colorado's impressive wildlife by travelling to wildlife sanctuaries, breeding centers,
and rehabilitation centers. Local birds, reptiles, fish, wolves, and other animals will be met. Camp
culminates with a visit to the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo! Dates: June 15-18. Cost: $200

6th thru 9th Graders:

Scraggy Peaks Backpack Camp Spend three days and two nights in the 17,000 acre Scraggy
Peaks roadless area adjacent to Pueblo Mountain Park. This camp is designed for young people
with a love for Nature and physical activity. Participants will carry the food and gear they need down
the South Creek trail through some of the wildest country in the area. Dates: June 22-24 Cost:
$250

Camp Mission:Wolf This 3-day / 2-night program is a service learning camp where participants
spend time with the resident wolves of the Mission:Wolf Sanctuary while helping them through a
service learning work project. Participants help in the daily care of the wolves! Hear the wolves
howl!!! Dates: June 8-10 or July 27-29. Cost: $250

6th - 9th Grade Girls Only:

Mountain Pathways for Young Women This popular "girls only" camp won the Colorado
Alliance for Environmental Education's Best New Program Award in 2005. Led by an all-female
team, girls will participate in outdoor activities like ropes course, hiking, rock climbing, rafting, and
camping to open discussion on body image and sex education. This is now a camping out
overnight program! Dates: July 13-16. Cost: $100 (balance of this $350+ camp funded by MPEC
members and donors and City & County of Pueblo).

6th - 9th Grade Boys Only:

Mountain Man Discovery Camp for young men. Led by an all-male team, boys will participate
in several outdoor activities like ropes course, hiking, rock climbing, rafting, and camping to open
discussion on what it means to be a responsible man in the 2000's, particularly as it relates to teen
pregnancy issues. Dates: June 21-24 or July 12-15. Cost: $100 (balance of this $375+ program
funded by MPEC members and donors, the Nurturing Life Foundation and City & County of
Pueblo).

9th - 12th Grade

Councelor in Training Program Have you been to MPEC camps before? Would you like to help
other younger students learn what you have learned? Enter our Councelor in Training Program. For
50% of the price of the camp, you could help facilitate a great outdoor experience for younger
students. Call for more details!

Spaces are limited, so don't delay in registering! All camps include transportation between
Pueblo and Beulah. Scholarships are available, inquire for details. To register or for more
details: (719) 485-4444 or email adminmpec@hikeandlearn.org