Summer programs
At University of Idaho’s McCall Outdoor Science School (MOSS), summer is all about curiosity, connection and adventure. Whether your child is exploring the lakeshore with their five senses at Adventure Day Camp (ages 5-9) or building leadership and community through service-learning in the BRAVE and ÁNiMO programs (ages 10-14), MOSS offers meaningful, nature-based experiences for every age. From hiking and science exploration to swimming, volunteering, biking, crafting and friendship-building, each day is filled with outdoor discovery and opportunities for kids to grow—socially, emotionally and as stewards of their community.
ÁNiMO leadership program
ÁNiMO: Amistades, la Naturaleza de McCall, y Oportunidades. ÁNiMO is a bilingual extension of BRAVE, offered in the first two weeks of summer.
Ánimo is a Spanish word that means “encouragement” or, more broadly, “Don’t give up. You can do it.” This program creates a welcoming space for local Latinx students to practice leadership skills and build relationships with one another, the environment and the community.
How to enroll
Registration opens to all on Feb. 1. If you qualify for a scholarship (see qualifications below), email Dylan Porter with your eligible amount as soon as possible, as scholarships are limited.
You may reserve your preferred two-week session:
- If you are a returning family, re-enroll your student
- If you are a new MOSS family, enroll your student for the first time
Payment process
Convenient online payments are available.
Payments must be made before the first day of your session. We will begin taking payments Feb. 1. Payment is due on the first day of your child's attendance. Until that time, your reservation will be held, and we will contact registrants when payment opens.
Adventure Day Camp
Spend the day outdoors learning and exploring on the shores of Payette Lake. Throughout the summer, kids explore the outdoors, play games, make crafts, hike, swim and make new friends. Students will learn to use their five senses to discover more about the world around them. Lessons build on kids’ love of playing in nature and summertime adventures while helping them practice social and emotional skills.
Participant age group
Participants will be ages 5 to 9 years old.
*We will not be able to provide nap/rest time. Due to campus constraints, we do not provide programming for 3- and 4-year-olds.
Enrollment packages, rates and scholarships
- Weekly: $450 per week for one to eight weeks. Select as many as you would like
- Tuesdays and Thursdays: $1,620 for nine weeks
- Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays: $2,430 for nine weeks
- Full summer: $3,600 (Monday through Friday for nine weeks)
MOSS will only offer cancellation refunds from cancellation date through the remainder of the program.
Enrollment lottery process
Beginning Feb. 1, MOSS draws names through a lottery to offer enrollment. Families residing in Valley or Adams counties will receive preference. Families will be selected from the lottery every Monday and Thursday until the program is full. If you are selected for enrollment, you will receive your enrollment code through the email you provided. When the program is full, all families will be notified.
Scholarships
Scholarships are offered in the order of enrollment until funds are exhausted. Please email moss@uidaho.edu for details.
Payment process
Convenient online payments are available.
Payments must be made before the first day of your session. We will begin taking payments beginning February 1. Payment is due on the first day of your child's attendance. Until that time, your reservation will be held and we will contact registrants when payment opens.