Join us for Catamount Outdoor Family Center’s awesome Summer Camps for ages 6-14 years old!
Catamount summer camps are focused on fun and led by enthusiastic experienced coaches and educators with the whole Catamount OFC trail network and Catamount Community Forest as our playground. Our full-day outdoor camps are designed to improve outdoor and athletic skills while exploring the trails. Campers will enjoy a week loaded with exciting adventures and lots of hands-on learning.
Our camps promote physical fitness, personal responsibility and teamwork, while emphasizing care for the equipment we use and the land on which we live and recreate. Each camp session will include a variety of activities to help grow a lifelong connection with the outdoors. Activities and skills will be tailored for the specific ages and skills of each camp session.
Camp registration access is tiered…
Catamount members will be given early camp registration access on the below dates.
- February 3rd for Annual Full Access Members
- February 10th for Annual Bike Access Members
- February 17th for Winter Season Access Members
- February 24th for Annual Supporting Members
Camp registration opens for the General Public on March 3rd.
Catamount staff can not predict when or if our camp sessions will fill up. The best way to secure the camp dates that meet your needs is to purchase an Annual Full Access Membership.
Youth memberships and Supporting memberships are good for one camp entry. Adult memberships can be used to register multiple children; However, we ask that you consider a family membership when registering multiple campers to support Catamount as a non-profit.
MOUNTAIN BIKE CAMP
Ages 8-14
Our full-day mountain biking camp for ages 8-14 focuses on building bike skills and exploring diverse trails. Campers will improve their technique, gain confidence, and challenge themselves in a fun, supportive environment. All Catamount Camps emphasize Leave No Trace principles and outdoor stewardship.
EXPLORERS CAMP
Ages 8-14
Our full-day Explorer camp for ages 8-14 combines biking with a focus on nature exploration and outdoor skills. Campers will ride diverse trails and engage in activities like wildlife tracking, plant identification, and survival skills, all while connecting with the natural world.
Important Camp Information for 2025
Camp Dates: Catamount OFC’s Summer Camps run Monday through Friday starting the week of June 16th and ending the week of August 11th.
Camp times and late fees: Our full day camp offerings run from 8:30am to 4:00pm. There is no supervision prior to this time. Early drop offs are not allowed. We offer 30 minute pick up and drop off windows (8:30-9am and 3:30-4pm). Any pick ups after 4pm will be subject to a $2/minute late fee charge to support our staff overtime fees.
Change to 6-7 Half Day Camps: Our 6-7 year old camp sessions are now also full day camps. Parents/guardians can pick up at lunch time but there will be no prorated cost for early pick up.
Prerequisite skills for all Catamount OFC camps: Due to the staff support needed in teaching kids how to ride a bike, Catamounts camp require campers shown up with basic riding skills. Campers must have the ability to ride a bike on flat varied terrain (grass, dirt, gravel, small roots) without training wheels, turn in both directions, and stop safely.
Need help getting your camper’s skills ready for camp? We are eager to help-Check out our spring lesson options!
No refunds will be issued for campers sent home from camp due to missing prerequisite skills for camp.
Bike requirements for all Catamount OFC camps: All bikes used at camps must have multiple gears, hand brakes (rim or disc) that your camper can reach with one finger, and pedals (no striders/kick bikes). Bikes that use foot brakes and training wheels, one gear/single speed, and without pedals are not appropriate for camp uses. Catamount OFC offers rental bikes on a first come, first serve basis.
No refunds will be issued for campers sent home from camp due to improper bike.
Cancellation Policy: Any cancellations or requests to change sessions must be made prior to June 1 in order to receive a refund, minus a $50 administrative fee. Any cancellations or requests received from June 1 until 2 weeks to the start of the session will receive a 50% refund. Cancellations made within 2 weeks of the beginning of the session will not be eligible for any refund. Requests to change sessions will not be permitted within 2 weeks of the start date.
All Catamount OFC camps are staffed by experienced coaches and counselors who have undergone a state criminal record check and SafeSport Training. Lead Coaches will also be Wilderness First Aid Certified.