Montana Outdoor Science School

🔥 Forces of Nature | Grades 5-6 | June 15-19
Nature can be a powerful force! During our Forces of Nature camp, students will learn how natural phenomena such as wildfire, flooding, landslides, and wind can shape the world around us. They will also visit local sites that have experienced these disturbances to gain a deeper understanding of natural events.

Head over to bit.ly/moss-registration to register!

🕸️ As the snow melts, it reveals the hidden story of winter beneath our feet. Look closely, and you might spot vole tunnels, frost heaves, fresh green shoots, and… webs? What looks like spider silk is actually snow mold, a cold-loving fungus that thrives in the space between the ground and snow. With steady moisture, low light, still air, and above-freezing temps, the conditions are perfect for snow mold to flourish.

🌞 As things warm up and dry out, the mold fades into dormancy until next winter’s snowpack brings it back to life.

✨ Do you have a kid who's curious about the tiny wonders hiding in plain sight? Sign them up for one of our many camps this summer, like Mystical Nature, Jr. Naturalist, or Buggin' Out!

Visit bit.ly/moss-registration to register today.

Our Summer Camps offer more than just a week outside; they’re designed to spark curiosity, build confidence, and help kids feel connected to the world around them! Have a child going into Kindergarten next year? Check out this magical camp ➡️

🧚 Mystical Nature | Kinder | June 23-25
What habitats would frogs, fairies, and fungi share? How do massive trees grow from tiny seeds? Have you ever seen tiny creatures lurking around in the pond scum? Join us to explore the mystical side of nature while putting our engineering and science skills to the test!

Visit outdoorscience.org/camps to register and check out our other camps! If a camp you’re interested in is full, please add your child to the waitlist. Waitlists help us determine which camps need additional sessions.

Interested in Mountain Bike or Biathlon Camps? Head over to Crosscut Mountain Sports Center's website at crosscutmt.org to learn more!

Some MOSS Summer Camps are already full, and others are filling quickly! ☀️ If a camp is full, please add your child to the waitlist. Waitlists help us determine which camps need additional sessions, and we may open additional sessions as our capacity allows.

Explore our camps at bit.ly/moss-registration!

Summer Camp registration is now open 🎉 Camps are available for grades K-9, with a wide range of themes, such as Montanimals, Treasure Hunting, Engineering in Nature, and more! Register now at https://campscui.active.com/orgs/MontanaOutdoorScienceSchool?season=3768832.

✌️more days until Summer Camp registration opens! Camps fill quickly, so we encourage families to explore our offerings in advance and make a plan so you're ready at noon on Tuesday, February 17!

Get ready to register by browsing our camps by grade, date, and theme at outdoorscience.org/camps!

🌿 Why families choose MOSS Summer Camps

✔️ Camps for grades K–9: age-appropriate experiences designed for different stages of curiosity and independence
✔️ Hands-on science & outdoor learning: campers learn by exploring, asking questions, and discovering the natural world
✔️ Experienced, caring educators: supportive instructors who help every camper feel welcome
✔️ Small group experiences: kids are known, supported, and engaged with
✔️ A wide range of themes & formats: from outdoor skills to wildlife science and more
✔️ Place-based learning in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem: building connection to the beautiful places right outside our door

Explore our camps so you're ready for registration on February 17 at noon: https://outdoorscience.org/camps.

💚 Financial support for families 💚 We believe every child should have access to meaningful outdoor science experiences. Camp scholarship applications are open through February 8, and payment plans are available! We also offer a 10% discount for public service professionals in Gallatin and Park Counties.

🔗 Learn more about financial support on the MOSS Camps website at outdoorscience.org/camps.

With camps for grades K–9, MOSS Summer Camps offer something for every stage of curiosity and interest.

Here are a few camp spotlights to help families start imagining summer:
🎨 🌿 Nature Camp: Art + Science (Grades 1–2): Hands-on exploration and creative expression inspired by the local ecosystem
🦅 🐺 Powerful Predators (Grades 3–4): Discover predator-prey relationships, adaptations, and food webs through outdoor investigation
🧭 🗺️ Lost in Montana (Grades 7–9): Build navigation, problem-solving, and teamwork skills while exploring wild places

These are just a few of the camps available this summer! Families are encouraged to browse the full lineup and start planning before registration opens up on February 7 at noon. Explore all 2026 camps at outdoorscience.org/camps.

✨ New for Summer 2026 at MOSS!

We’re excited to introduce three brand-new camp themes debuting this summer:
🌪 Forces of Nature (Grades 5–6)
📓 Jr. Naturalist (Grades 5–6)
🐜 Arthropod Adventures (Grades 3–4)

Each camp blends outdoor exploration, hands-on science, and curiosity-driven learning.

🔗 Explore new camp themes at outdoorscience.org/camps.

☀️ Summer at MOSS is coming!

MOSS Summer Camps invite kids to explore the natural world through hands-on science, outdoor adventure, and place-based learning. Camps are available for grades K-9, with sessions throughout the summer.

🗓 Registration opens February 17 at noon
🌱 Scholarship application open through February 8
🦋 Favorite camps return for 2026
✨ 3 brand-new camp themes debut this summer

Now’s a great time to start imagining summer with your camper.

🔗 Explore 2026 camps at http://www.outdoorscience.org/camps.