SUMMER CAMPS

Since 1994, MOSS has provided children with the opportunity to learn outdoors in a spirit of adventure that stimulates their natural curiosity. In collaboration with Crosscut, we continue this tradition in 2025.

Our well-loved, week-long camps include various outdoor themes: animals, geology, outdoor skills, water ecology, nature photography, and more!

We look forward to another exciting summer full of learning and adventures in our beautiful Montana home. Be sure to sign up early, as camps fill quickly. Please contact us with any questions at camps@outdoorscience.org.

Registration

Camp registration will open Tuesday, February 18th at 12:00pm (noon).
A link to register will be added to this webpage at that time

Registration Tips:

Online registration is through the camp reservation system ACTIVE. You will need an ACTIVE account to register for MOSS camps.

Before Registration Opens

  • Create an ACTIVE sign in or ensure you know your sign in password from a previous year.

During Registration

  • Camp spots will be held for 15 minutes while you complete registration & payment.

  • If a camp is full, join the waitlist. Additional sessions may be added depending on demand and capacity.

After Registration

  • Immediately following registration, you will receive a confirmation email from ACTIVE.

  • If you are on a waitlist, check your email frequently! When a camp spot opens, you will have 48 hours to register.

  • If you need to cancel a camp reservation, this can be done through your ACTIVE account. See Cancellation & Refund Policies below.

  • One to two weeks before the start of the camp, you will receive an email with additional information from the Program Director.

Please email camps@outdoorscience.org with any questions!

  • We’re excited to announce that our 2025 camps will be based at Crosscut Mountain Sports Center, with select camps featuring themed field trips.

    To make our programs as accessible as possible for MOSS families, we’re finalizing transportation details for a convenient pickup and drop-off option at a central location in Bozeman. Updates about this transportation option will be posted here in the coming weeks.

    Camp Details:

    • Schedule: Camps run from 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM

    • Kindergarten Camps: Tuesday through Thursday

    • Grades 1-9 Camps: Monday through Friday

    • Holiday Week: A shortened camp week will be offered during the week of July 4th

    • Overnights: Some day camps include a single overnight trip, while backpacking camps feature multiple nights in the field

  • More information coming soon

  • We will post information about scholarships, discounts, and payment plans soon.

    Payment Plans: New this year, payment plans will be available. The process to set up a payment plan is integrated into registration and will be available as soon as registration opens.

    Scholarships: Information will be posted on Monday, Jan 13. Families will have until Friday, Jan 31 to apply. All scholarships will be awarded before registration opens on Feb 18th.

    Discounts: New this year, discounts will be available to families with a parent/guardian who works in certain professions that contribute to community wellbeing. More information will be provided soon. Access to and information about the discount will be integrated into the registration process.

2025 Camps

Kindergarten

Grades 1-2

Grades 3-4

Grades 5-6

Grades 7-9

MOSS SUMMER GEAR LIST

Your camper will have the best experience if they're prepared for everything the day brings. Everyday of camp, please send your child with a backpack with the following:

  • Sturdy, closed-toed shoes

  • Healthy sack lunch*

  • Two healthy snacks*

  • Two full water bottles, at least 1 liter each (e.g., Nalgene bottle) 

  • Raincoat 

  • Sun hat or sunglasses 

  • Extra pair of socks 

  • Extra clothing (always pack a warm layer) 

  • Shoes that can get wet (with a backstrap) NO flip flops 

  • A small container of sunscreen and hand sanitizer 

*MOSS is committed to reducing waste in every way possible. Please consider reusable packaging and bottles when packing food and water! 

The weather in Montana can be inclement and unpredictable. Please ensure your child has everything necessary to play and learn outside.

Please do not send your child to MOSS programs with a smartwatch or any electronic device. We have found electronics cause distractions to not only one child but the children around them as well.

Your child will not have to carry their backpack the entire day. Therefore, it’s okay if their pack is heavy.

MOSS is committed to making programming accessible to everyone. If your family needs support providing the necessary gear, let us know. We have extras and are happy to share.

““I love this opportunity for my child, as she is actively engaged in learning and staying physically active outside!” ”
— A MOSS Family

  • More information coming soon.

  • Your child is in great hands! MOSS and Crosscut instructors are known for their exceptional love of nature, knowledge, and compassion. Our team has extensive experience in science and environmental education, as well as the terrain and ecosystems of southwestern Montana.

    The job search and hiring process for our 2025 camp instructors will happen March-May. We anticipate that some of the 2025 staff will be past Crosscut Nature Camp instructors, some will be past MOSS Summer Camp instructors, and some will be new to both organizations.  

    All instructors will be certified in First Aid and CPR, and many are certified Wilderness First Responders. Each instructor goes through extensive training, including sessions in risk management, health protocols, science concepts, teaching strategies, and more. Above all, MOSS instructors bring their passions for nature and learning to inspire curiosity, exploration, and a love for the place we live in.