Kids Corps of Discovery
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The Kids Corps of Discovery is an immersion program that replaces screen time with
serene time and idle time with the time of your child’s life. Age-appropriate itineraries
are available for toddlers, teens and in-betweens. The Little Discoverers (ages 3–5)
will engage in everything from making pizza and ice cream to pony rides and an Old
West treasure hunt. Adventure Club (ages 6–12) participants will race go-karts, do
cannonballs off a rope swing at the lake, shoot arrows and mine for sapphires. They’ll
all eat delicious and healthy meals and make a ton of new friends. And they’ll do things
they never thought they could. The Kids Corps of Discovery gives young people the
chance to explore the wonders of Montana and discover themselves at the same time.
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Little Discoverers (Ages 3–5)
If only you got a nickel for every time your four- or five-year-old asks “why?” You’d never want to discourage his or her
curiosity, but sometimes you just don’t know the answer or don’t have the energy to give your typical Wikipedia-esque
explanations. The Little Discoverers program will give your little smarty-pants a week full of “whats” behind the “whys.”
The Little Discoverers will use all of their senses to immerse themselves in the history, environment and wildlife that define
Montana. New friends, food that’ll appeal to all levels of pickiness and never-did-that-before activities will make for a week
they’ll never forget. Why? Just because!
Weekly Schedule
SUNDAY The day begins in the historic Bull Barn. Don’t worry, parents; we evicted the entitled bovines that used to occupy
this place and turned the barn into the ideal venue for fun, educational activities. In the morning, the Little Discoverers
will learn how to make pizza from scratch (which they’ll eat for lunch) while also enjoying a variety of classic schoolyard
games. In the afternoon, they’ll head to the river where they’ll play on the sandy beaches of the famous Blackfoot, splash
in the wading pool and craft in the shade.
MONDAY No one looks forward to Mondays, except maybe the three-, four- and five-year-old children on vacation at
Paws Up. Where else does a Monday morning consist of pony rides, tree house play (ours has even been known to turn
into a pirate ship from time to time) and making animal masks? It just gets better from there with an afternoon splash into
Harper’s Lake with squirt guns, water floaties and so much more. In the evening, an epic game of capture the flag will
ensue.
TUESDAY What better way to enjoy a warm Montana summer day than by playing all sorts of water games? They’ll start
the morning with pony rides and dramatic play before strapping on life vests and heading to the Blackfoot River to learn
how to “cliff jump.” Don’t worry, parents, you’ve stepped off of sidewalks that are taller than our rock, but the kids will have
a blast doing it all the same!
WEDNESDAY We’re not bringing in camels for hump day, but we’ll have pretty much everything else. The morning will be
spent grooming, painting and washing horses. After lunch they’ll head to Harper’s Lake for an afternoon spent splashing
in the water, playing “drip, drip, dunk,” catching butterflies and painting in the shade.
THURSDAY This is a day dedicated to the rich Old West history of these parts. The Little Discoverers will be taken back
to a simpler time when the only broadband that existed was the fiddle quartet that played at the local saloon. The kids
will head up to Garnet Ghost Town in the morning to learn about the history of the once-flourishing mining town. After a
delicious lunch, they’ll head back to base camp where they’ll get changed to head to the river. They’ll spend the afternoon
on the banks of the Blackfoot, shooting marshmallow guns, panning for gold and amethyst and splashing around. In the
evening, they’ll have a classic Western cookout with a bonfire, hot dogs, s’mores and moonshine (the ambient light, not
the beverage) and then engage in several rounds of capture the flag.
FRIDAY The morning will start with pony rides, crafts and hide and seek. Shifting gears in the afternoon, they’ll strengthen
their critical thinking, deductive and observation skills as they search for a list of treasures in the great outdoors.
SATURDAY All age groups will combine in the morning to get up close and personal with wild animals that are native
to Montana as well as other regions of the world. Animal experts overseeing animals accustomed to being around
children will make the experience safe and educational. The Little Discoverers will then spend the afternoon relaxing
at Harper’s Lake.
Adventure Club (Ages 6–12)
“I’m bored.” “There’s nothing to do.” How many times have you heard those famous words from your pre-teen? The
Adventure Club at Paws Up was specifically designed to eliminate such phrases. Even for just a week, wouldn’t it be
nice to hear things like “Guess what I did today?” or “I want to do that again.” We’ve concocted the perfect combination
of adventure, education and fun to provide experiences and memories that will last a lifetime. And the next time they
say they’re bored, you can tell them to reflect on their time at The Last Best Place . It’s the gift that keeps on giving.
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Weekly Schedule
SUNDAY The day begins in the historic Bull Barn. Don’t worry, parents; we evicted the entitled bovines that used to occupy
this place and turned the barn into the ideal venue for fun, educational activities. In the morning, the Adventure Club will
learn how to make pizza from scratch (which they’ll eat for lunch) while also enjoying a variety of classic schoolyard
games. In the afternoon, they’ll head to the river where they’ll play on the sandy beaches of the famous Blackfoot, learn
how to kayak and “cliff jump” and craft in the shade.
MONDAY Adventure Club members will start their Monday and their engines at the Greenough 500, our exhilarating gokart track. After careening around the track for several laps, they’ll unwind with a craft. In the afternoon, it’s time to get wet
and wild with a rope swing and child-size kayaks at Harper’s Lake. In the evening, an epic game of capture the flag will
ensue—the more the merrier, so tell your friends!
TUESDAY If your kids didn’t appreciate the great outdoors before today, they will by the end of it. They’ll begin the day
participating in an outdoor canvas painting class, followed by geocaching. After that, it’s time to go jump in a river—the
Blackfoot River, that is. They’ll enjoy swimming and a variety of water games and try their hands at archery on the
riverbank.
WEDNESDAY We’re not bringing in camels for hump day, but we’ll have pretty much everything else. The morning will
be spent grooming, painting and washing horses and fishing in a stocked pond. After lunch, they’ll head to Harper’s Lake
for an afternoon spent splashing in the water, learning to make dream catchers (fitting, because this day has to be every
kid’s dream) and playing outdoor games.
THURSDAY This is a day dedicated to the rich Old West history of these parts. Adventure Club members will be taken
back to a simpler time when the only broadband that existed was the fiddle quartet that played at the local saloon. They’ll
head up to Garnet Ghost Town in the morning to learn about the history of the once-flourishing mining town. They’ll then
head back to camp, where the afternoon will be spent on the banks of the Blackfoot River, throwing hatchets (real ones,
seriously), mining some special dirt in search of real sapphires and cooling off in the water. As if that wasn’t enough, in the
evening they’ll enjoy a bonfire and Western style BBQ cookout before engaging in another epic game of capture the flag.
FRIDAY The Adventure Club kids will spend Friday morning practicing their sharpshooter skills at the Old West .22 Rifle
Range. Friday afternoon, the participants will once again get their zoom on at the Greenough 500 Go-Kart Course. An
exciting shaving cream war awaits later that afternoon at the Kids Camp “battleground,” followed by a good, old fashioned
water fight to clean off all the cream.
SATURDAY All age groups will combine in the morning to get up close and personal with wild animals that are native to
Montana as well as other regions of the world. Animal experts overseeing animals accustomed to being around children
will make the experience safe and educational. Then, members will spend the afternoon at Harper’s Lake—jumping off
the rope swing and playing giant lawn games like Jenga and pick-up sticks. In the evening, the kids will enjoy dinner
(complete with root beer floats) and a movie at the Kids Camp yurt.
Teens (Ages 13–17)
If only you could get your teens away from their phones just long enough to discover that there’s more to life than
Snapchat. That a real smile means a heck of a lot more than an emoji. That verbal conversation can be more enjoyable
than texting. But, they probably know all of this. They know everything, right? Well, then they also know that they are
never too “grown up” to hang out with some other young folks looking for fun.
Weekly Schedule
MONDAY AND THURSDAY NIGHTS In the evening, after dinner at Kids Camp, an epic game of capture the flag will
ensue between kids, teens and counselors. Tell your friends—because the more, the merrier. Teens might act cool, but
we know they’ll never be too old for a round of this classic American competition.
Schedule and Pricing
General Information
The Paws Up Kids Corps of Discovery is held seven days
a week. Full-day and half-day sessions are available
for children of all ages. Programs include organized,
themed adventures, river float trips, paintball, crafts,
treasure hunts, dramatic play, quiet story times and even
feedings of the baby animals at the Cowpokes’ Corral.
Themes and activities vary daily.
All youth programs will originate at the base camp for
Kids Corps of Discovery next to the Wilderness Outpost,
which is located at the end of Whoa Road (please refer
to Village Map).
Little Discoverers Program for Ages 3–5 or
Adventure Club Program for Ages 6–12
AM Program
8:00AM – 12:30PM
$100 per child
PM Program
12:30PM – 5:00PM
$100 per child
Full-Day Program
8:00AM – 5:00PM
$200 per child
Evening Program
(Mon., Thurs. and Sat.)
5:00PM – 9:30PM
$60 per child
Teen Evening Program for Ages 13–17
Evening Program
5:00PM – 9:30PM
$60 per teen
Private Nanny Services for Ages 0–2
$25/child/hour with a 2-hour minimum
Drop-In Services for Ages 3–17
$25 per hour per child; Available from 8:00AM – 4:00PM
After-Hours, In-Home Babysitting
$25 per hour for up to 3 children of any age with a 2-hour
minimum; Available after 5:00PM
PROGRAM SCHEDULES All Kids Corps of Discovery
youth programs are offered on a set schedule. For
current schedules, please contact Concierge Services
or the Wilderness Outpost.
RESERVATIONS To make youth program reservations
prior to you’re arrival, please contact Concierge Services;
once on property, contact the Wilderness Outpost. We
recommend booking with as much advance notice as
possible. Nanny services require a 24-hour advance
booking. Due to high demand, many reservations quickly
fill to capacity. We cannot guarantee nanny availability.
CANCELLATIONS All cancellations require 24-hour
advance notice prior to youth program start time. All
cancellations made within 24 hours, including “no
shows,” will be charged full price. Youth programs
are a rain or shine activity option; scheduled events
may be altered and indoor options provided in the
event of extreme weather conditions. Changes made
to reservations within 24 hours may result in a service
charge.
ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE TIMES Please arrive 15
minutes prior to your scheduled program start time. All
programs will depart no later than 10 minutes following
scheduled start times.
RESORT FEE AND GRATUITIES Gratuities can be
made at the guest’s discretion. Kids Corps of Discovery
prices are not subject to a resort fee or additional sales tax.
NOTE: Weather and fire restrictions as well as fisheryconservation measures may alter adventure schedules
and programs. All program durations are approximate
and can vary based on conditions.
CONTACT INFORMATION Prior to your arrival, contact
the Concierge Services directly by phone; once on
property, contact the Wilderness Outpost by phone or by
using the Paws Up App.