Classic Camp – Grades 6-8 – From Snowcaps to Seas
Take a dive into the wonders of the waters that shape ecosystems from icy peaks to coastal shores across the globe. Join us as we gain a deeper appreciation for how water supports animals and plants to thrive and the unique challenges faced by aquatic and semi-aquatic animals.
This offers full week camps in June, July & August
Offered:
Week of June 2-6
Week of June 23-27
Week of July 14-18
Week of August 4-8
What to Bring to Camp
– Clothing and Accessories:
Campers should dress comfortably and appropriately for the weather. Layers are suggested and good. Closed toe walking shoes are essential. A daypack, sunscreen, and water bottle are highly recommended! If you have a younger camper- a spare set of clothes might be useful as well.
– Snacks & Lunches:
Please pack a morning snack, sack lunch, and afternoon snack for your camper. The Zoo DOES NOT provide lunch or snacks! Please send your child to camp with a sack lunch!
Payments
Camps must be paid in full at time of registration. Payment includes a 25% non-refundable administration fee, please see above for refund policy.
Health & Safety
This is the foremost consideration for all day camp participants. Camper health information will be with your child’s counselor at all times.
Questions
Opportunity Fund Scholarship Information
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo has scholarships available for schools, groups, and families that may need financial assistance.
Please download the appropriate application and follow included instructions.
Opportunity Fund Scholarship – Individual Application
Opportunity Fund Scholarship – School/Group Application
Full Week & Single Day Summer Camps: K – 8th Grade
– Available as full week camps, May through August.
– No overnights available.
– Campers should register for the grade they will enter in the fall.
– If a camp is full, you can email [email protected] or call 719-424-7522 to add your camper to the wait list.
Cost:
Registration includes one camp t-shirt, and any take home items.
(Extra camp t-shirts available at check-out, or during camp check-in.)
2025 FULL WEEK CAMPS:
MEMBERS ONLY EARLY BIRD pricing February 3-14:
Members – $340.75 per child per week
EARLY BIRD pricing February 10-14:
Members – $340.75 per child per week
Non-members – $365.75 per child per week
Pricing beginning February 15:
Members – $350.75 per child per week
Non-members – $375.75 per child per week
SINGLE DAY CAMPS
MEMBERS ONLY EARLY BIRD pricing February 3-14:
Members – $65.75 per child per day
EARLY BIRD pricing February 10-14:
Members – $65.75 per child per day
Non-members – $70.75 per child per day
Pricing beginning February 15:
Members – $70.75 per child per day
Non-members – $75.75 per child per day
Note: 75¢ per day from each camp registration goes to Quarters for Conservation, which expands Cheyenne Mountain Zoo’s regional and global conservation efforts.
EdVenture Refunds, Cancellations or Changes
Refund Policy
A refund request must be received no less than TWO WEEKS prior to the start of the program. If approved, the Zoo will refund the amount of the fee minus 25% of the program fee. No refunds will be given after two weeks prior to the start of the program.
*If you are participating in an extended EdVenture Program (Zoo Crew, Junior Zookeeper, etc.) please send an email to the program specific supervisor to discuss refund options and policies.
We do not issue refunds for parties that do not show for their reservation. If you need to cancel or reschedule your event, please refer to the confirmation email received upon registration. For further inquiry, please email [email protected].
If the Zoo is closed due to inclement weather or other unforeseen events, we will issue you a full refund (less the non-refundable deposit) or you may reschedule the event to the next available date and apply all payments already made toward your reservation to the new reservation.
Program Cancellation
The Zoo reserves the right to cancel a program due to lack of enrollment or unforeseen circumstances in which the Zoo is closed. If the Zoo is closed due to inclement weather or other unforeseen events, we will issue you a full refund (less the non-refundable deposit) or you may reschedule the event to the next available date and apply all payments already made toward your reservation to the new reservation.