Teen Programs

Fostering Inspiration through Exploration.

(Ages Middle and High School, 6th – 12th grades)
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo’s Teen Programs provide meaningful life experiences that inspire teens to take conservation action both on and off Zoo grounds through education, leadership, stewardship and environmental exploration.

• INFORMATIONAL VIDEOS ON TEEN PROGRAMS
• TEEN PROGRAM FAQs
• WHAT’S TRENDING:

Upcoming application dates: (No late applications accepted.)

• Summer Session 2026 – Open to new applicants

  Applications open: February 1 – 10, 2026
  Program runs: May 26 – August 7, 2026

• Fall 2026

  Applications open: July 1 – July 10, 2026
  Program Runs: August 8 – November 13, 2026
  (New applicants are not accepted for Fall, they must be returners from a previous season.)

• Winter 2026-2027 Session – Open to new applicants

  Applications open: September 1 – 10, 2026
  Program runs: November 14, 2026 – February 14, 2027

• Spring 2027

  Applications open: December 1 – 10, 2026
  Program runs: February 15 – May 30, 2027
  (New applicants are not accepted for Spring, they must be returners from a previous season.)

• Summer Session 2027 – Open to new applicants

  Applications open: February 1 – 10, 2027
  Program runs: June 1 – August 8, 2027

Opportunities by Season & Age