Cheyenne Cañon Camp
Date: Monday, July 16 – Friday, July 20
Ages: 8 – 13 years old
Cost: $165 all day, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm/$145 members and military
Location: Starsmore Discovery Center, 2120 S. Cheyenne Canon Rd, Colorado Springs
Register: 719-385-6086 (call to register with a credit card number)
719-385-9060 (Fax in form with credit card number)
Each day will focus on a different aspect of North Cheyenne Canon Park ecology and cultural history. Participants will cover subjects that include geology, botany, wildlife, stream ecology, forest ecology, canon resources, Ute Indian culture and much more. Every day will include games and activities to put campers in touch with the natural world as they investigate their role as Stewards of the Park. The leaders will include professional staff and trained volunteers. Safety and fun are at the top of the list for this engaging outdoor experience in one of the most beautiful corners of Colorado. We will be hiking in the canon every day, so come prepared for the physical challenges of being in the canon environment and the mental enlightenment that awaits the true investigator.
Camper Daily Needs: Sack lunch, dress in layers for our unpredictable weather in the canon, sun hat, sunscreen, water bottle, backpack and sturdy shoes!
Camper Benefits: Increased appreciation and knowledge of Cheyenne Canon and the Pikes Peak region, new friends that share your enthusiasm for the outdoors and a Friends of Cheyenne Canon backpack.
Download Forms to Register Today!
| One of the more popular days for the campers is Ute the Tipi raising. After carrying the tipi materials to a campsite, they construct the 15' Ute style tipi with guidance from knowledgeable instructors. Once assembled, the campers handle Ute artifacts as they explore daily life in and around the tipi. Some of the activities include painting with yucca fronds, beading a glass friendship bracelet and completing their experience as they join a Friendship Dance to the beat of a buffalo hide drum. | ||
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