Catamount Institute is a Colorado Springs nonprofit with a mission to connect kids to the outdoors through environmental education and adventure. Since 1997, CI has connected tens of thousands of kids ages 2 to 18 years from across the Pikes Peak region to the
outdoors through a wide variety of programs. Annually, Catamount Institute serves more than 5,000+ youth and provides 40,000+ hours of environmental education.
Did you know that the average kid spends less than 7 minutes a day playing outside and spends on average of 7
hours a day behind a screen?
Catamount Institute is on a mission to help change this and connect kids to the outdoors.
Research shows outdoor time provides mental health benefits for kids including reduced stress and anxiety,
improved mood and creativity, better social skills and increased self-esteem.
Catamount Institute goals include:
1. Connecting kids to the outdoors through diverse environmental programs
2. Strengthen Catamount’s infrastructure and build a thriving team
3. Expand programs to our new 145-acre Mountain Campus in Woodland Park
4. Strengthen and diversify funding foundation
Our small but mighty team of 5 full-time Environmental Educators connected 5000+ youth to the
outdoors last year and provided 40,000 hours of environmental education across the Pikes Peak Region.
“I have heard great things. I LOVE that they are outside all day. Upon doing some research, it seems you all put on well-organized and well-staffed camps. I feel confident sending my kiddo here - he is 'safe', challenged in a great way and set up to have fun!” — Parent of a camper
Phone: (719) 471-0910 x_____