Mountain Park Environmental Center

Make Your Child's Summer a Summer to Remember!

Summer camp! So many of us look back with the fondest memories of going to summer camp.
We at MPEC believe that every child deserves a summer camp experience. And we are really
looking forward to our 2012 summer of camps. To our menu of terrific camps, such as Survival,
Mountain Man and Pathways, we are so excited to be adding the new Mountain Adventure
Camp (details below).

For the past dozen summers, we have had the privilege to create camps that bring children and
Nature together in a multitude of shapes and sizes. The recent completion of dormitory rooms in
the East Wing of the Horseshoe Lodge, complete with brand new bunks and linens, is only
going to make MPEC camps better. Transportation from Pueblo included, and scholarships are
available. We will be opening our registration on the 1st of January, 2012 so don't hesitate to
sign up before spots are filled! Don't wait - spots are limited!

NEW! Mountain Adventure Camp (4th - 6th graders): During this five-day residential
camp, campers will enjoy hiking, playing nature games, team building on our new challenge
course, arts and crafts, and lots more exciting activities. We will spend our days in Pueblo
Mountain Park and our nights in the newly remodeled East Wing of the Horseshoe Lodge.
Transportation & all meals included.
Dates: June 25 - 29 or July 23 - 27. Cost: $375

Little Kids Camp (for children entering K through 2nd grade): 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 - 12:30.
Dates: June 19 - 22 or July 31 - August 3. Cost: $60.

Wonders of Nature Day Camp (3rd-4th graders): Hike, explore, and play Nature games
in the mountain park with MPEC naturalists. 8am - 3pm.
Dates: June 11 - 15 or July 9 - 13 Cost: $130

Survival Camp (5th - 6th graders): 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: July 17 - 19 Cost: $240

Backpack Camp (6th-9th graders): 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: July 10 - 12. Cost: $275

Camp Mission: Wolf (6th - 9th graders): 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 19 - 21. Cost: $260

Girls Only:
Mountain Pathways for Young Women (6th - 9th graders): In this popular award winning
"girls only" camp led by an all-female team, girls will participate in outdoor activities like ropes
course, hiking, rock climbing and rafting and have open discussions on many topics, including
body image and choice-making.
Dates: July 31 - Aug 2. Cost: $250

The Birds & the Bees & the Flowers & the Trees (6th - 9th graders): In collaboration
with the Pueblo City/County Health Dept, this fun and empowering 3-day residential camp, led
by an all-female team, combines Nature activities like hiking and a campfire circle with activities
and lessons designed to give young women the information they need to make informed and
healthy decision about their bodies, relationships, and future.
Dates: July 20 - 22; Cost: $75 (balance of this $400+ program funded by the Health
Department, MPEC members & the Nurturing Life Foundation).

Boys Only:
Mountain Man Discovery Camp (6th - 9th graders): Led by an all-male team, boys will
participate in several outdoor activities like ropes course, hiking, rock climbing and rafting to
open discussions on what it means to be a responsible man in the 21st Century, particularly as
it relates to teen pregnancy issues.
Dates: June 12 - 14 or July 16 - 18. Cost: $180 (balance of this $400+ program funded by
MPEC members and the Nurturing Life Foundation).