2021 Summer Catalog
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2021 SUMMER CATALOG Inspiring a Love for the Outdoors Since 1994. SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE! LOOK FOR BRAND-NEW MOSS CAMPS! T-SHIRT WITH EVERY REGISTRATION! REGISTRATION MOSS STAFF Programs fill QUICKLY.Register at www. Your child will be well cared for by our outdoorscience.org/summer-programs. experienced, knowledgeable, and Look for the orange “register now” button. dedicated staff. Our instructors have Immediately following registration, you will extensive experience in science receive a confirmation email from Active. One to and environmental education. two weeks prior to the camp, you will receive an All staff members are certified " My son comes home email with additional information from the in First-Aid and CPR, and many Welcome beaming, telling me all about the kids Program Director, Britney Gitch. Please review are certified Wilderness First Responders. to Our and teachers.During the pandemic the gear list located on our Summer Programs Each instructor goes through an extensive staff 2021 Summer it is one of the few times in week he can just page. Contact Britney with any questions at training including sessions on risk management, be a kid, outside, engaging his curiosity.” [email protected] or (406) 582-0526. COVID-19 protocols, science concepts, teaching Programs! - A Family strategies, and much more. COVID-19 MOSS PROGRAM At MOSS, we are dedicated to the safety of our SCHOLARSHIPS GRADE LEVELS ince 1994, Montana Outdoor Science School has provided children with the opportunity to staff, students, and community. Since the beginning Donations to our scholarship fund allow us KINDERGARTEN S learn outdoors in a spirit of adventure that stimulates their natural curiosity. Our much-loved, week- of the pandemic, our staff has worked to financially assist some families wishing long programs focus on a variety of outdoor topics, which include insects, fossils, nature photography, and Students entering tirelessly with other organizations to attend MOSS programs. All scholarship Kindergarten in Fall 2021 more. Each program offers: A glimpse of community as well as the health department applicants are kept confidential. Only the A different natural science topic scientists we partner with to implement and modify our Program Director knows which campers GRADES 1-2 Students entering Completely outdoor-based activities for our camps! COVID protocols as the situation receive scholarships. Please visit www. 1st or 2nd grade in Fall 2021 Daily nature hikes • Montana Raptor Conservation Center evolves. We have learned a great outdoorscience.org/scholarships to Interaction with scientists from our local community GRADES 3-5 • Museum of the Rockies deal by running outdoor, in-person apply. For questions, call or email Students entering Highly qualified and enthusiastic instructors programs during the pandemic and Britney, the Program Director. • AMB West Philanthropies 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade in Fall 2021 • Yellowstone National Park are confident in our practices to All applications should be We look forward to another exciting summer full of learning • Montana State University keep everyone safe. Before received by April 5, 2021. GRADES 6-8 and adventures in our beautiful Montana home. Be sure to sign up early as courses fill quickly. registering for programs, Students entering • Gallatin Local Water Quality District 6th, 7th, or 8th grade in Fall 2021 please thoroughly review LOCATION Please contact us with any questions! • Gallatin Valley Farm to School • Northwestern Energy our COVID-19 protocols This year, MOSS Summer BRIDGER Britney Gitch Molly Ward Jess Haas • Bozeman Fish Technology Center found on our Summer Camps will meet at two BACKPACK Program Director Education Director Executive Director Students entering • Yellowstone Fly Fishing School Programs page. locations! Kindergarten, 3-5, [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 7th, 8th, or 9th grade in Fall 2021 "MOSS is the kind of camp that every child loves, and every adult wishes they could also tag along." - A Parent "I was super impressed KINDERGARTEN with the thoughtfulness Students entering Kindergarten in Fall 2021 that went into this summer... Tuesday – Thursday; 9:00 am – 3:30 pm tough circumstances with thoughtful execution." - A Family WILD THINGS PONDS, POOLS, PUDDLES What is a falcon’s favorite food? How does a Explore local ponds, pools, and puddles in search snake grow? Do fish need air? We’ll investigate of mysterious critters! Pocket microscopes, the wild world of living creatures in this fun and magnifying glasses, and specimen jars help make engaging three-day course for Kindergarteners! this youthful science class a blast June 15 – 17 & July 13 – 15 • $180 and a MOSS favorite! your mission July 6 – 8 & August 10 – 12 • $180 "We love ICKY, GOOEY, and the outdoor nature of thelessons OOEY MOUNTAINS is second to none.” - A Family and 6-8 will meet near the MOSS office on the are awarded in such cases and the student may Dive into the yucky AND STREAMS grounds of the US Fish and Wildlife Service. We be precluded from participating in future MOSS NEW side of nature! Discover Swoosh, burble, gargle, and splash! are located near the Fish Technology Center and programs. CAMP! what makes the best Discover firsthand where water comes from and Drinking Horse Trail, just below the “M” on Bridger pond scum, investigate poop from different how its power shapes our landscape. A fun, hands-on Canyon Road. The 1-2 grade group will meet at CANCELLATIONS animals, and plan to get your hands (and feet) learning experience with visits to the ponds and Story Mill Community Park on the East side in Cancellations made up to 15 days prior to the dirty in some sloppy soil! streams around Drinking Horse. the dog park parking lot. Don’t forget to follow the program start date will be refunded, minus a $4.95 June 22 – 24 & August 24 – 26 • $180 July 20 – 22 & August 17 – 19 • $180 drop off and pick up instructions found in your Active registration fee. Cancellations made 14 confirmation email. days or fewer before the program start date will HABITAT HUNTERS BUGGIN’ OUT not be refunded. No refunds can be issued for House, tree, cave, hive—what do these plac- Dig deep to discover the special role PROGRAM EXPECTATIONS no-shows once a program has started. If MOSS es have in common? Explore what a habitat little critters play in our ecosystem! On the first day of a MOSS Summer Program, cancels a program due to not meeting minimum is and how animals in Montana rely on local Find out how earthworms help grow instructors lead students in understanding enrollment or other unavoidable situations, habitats to provide food and protection. This is the gardens, look up to spy butterflies hard at work, expectations for safety and respect. If a student’s refunds will be made. Many of our camps have perfect introduction for young people to begin to and keep an eye on those bumble bees to find out behavior presents a concern for their safety or the waitlists so last-minute cancellations keep other think about the natural world around them. what their sweet task is! safety and enjoyment of others, they may be removed kids from enjoying the outdoor experience. Thank June 29 – July 1 & August 3 – 5 • $180 July 27 – 29 • $180 from all or part of activities, or permanently removed you for your understanding. from the program. Unfortunately, no refunds GRADES 1-2 Students entering 1st or 2nd grade in Fall 2021 Monday – Friday; 9:00 am – 3:30 pm BUILDING BONANZA bees—find out how they survive with skeletons on Ever wonder how a beaver builds its dam or how the outside of their bodies. a termite crafts its mound? Investigate natural June 21 – 25 • $310 engineers and mimic their techniques as we use the naked eye. A favorite class during hot weather! own fossils to preserve this exciting week for inspirations from nature. This is perfect for budding July 5 – 9 & August 23 – 27 • $310 years to come! engineers and architects! July 19 – 23 & August 16 – 20 • $310 June 14 – 18 & July 26 – 30 • $310 MONTANIMALS MORE THAN Mountain LIONS, TIGER STINKY, SLIMY Salamanders, and Grizzly SCIENCE! A BUG’S LIFE NEW BEARS! OH, MY! Unique Become a scatologist (a poop Search high and low for NATURE MAKERS CAMP! creatures large and small roam our backyards and scientist), investigate slimy pond invertebrates while discovering The wonders of nature hold unlimited opportunities leave traces as they go. Why do these animals call scum, and put your detective hat the challenges of living a life for inspiration. Each day features multiple projects Montana home? Put your detective skills to work on while dissecting an owl pellet! This new camp without a spine! Fluttering using natural materials. For example, hiking to while searching for information about your favorite will have your kiddo learning all about the icky butterflies, armored crickets, excavate natural clay deposits and using it to Montana animals. Focus on side of nature (an extra set of hairy spiders, or dancing honey make a masterpiece. This is a great introduction to natural materials and “sustainable creativity” tracks, scat, skulls, pelts, and clothes will be advised)! practiced outdoors. all things Montanimals! August 2 – 6 • $310 June 28 – July 2 • $310 July 12 – 16 & August 9 – 13 • $310 SPLASH BASH! Prepare to get wet as we experiment with the water FOSSIL FANATICS "MOSS has been a lifeline for my son cycle by exploring wild streams, wetlands, and Piece together a story as old as during the pandemic. He comes home so energized. ponds. Search for and examine the unique plants time! Uncover fossils, discover It has made online school tolerable for him." how they formed, explore your "Your policies seemed the and critters that call these soggy habitats home.