City announces summer passport program as part of 150th anniversary

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- As local students finish the school year and make plans for the summer, the City of Colorado Springs invites them to take part in the 150^th adventure passport program.

The passport challenges young residents to visit different parks, museum exhibits, and historic sites to learn more about the city’s history during our sesquicentennial, or 150^th, year. Locations include Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum, Evergreen Cemetery, Garden of the Gods Parks, Rock Ledge Ranch, and North Cheyenne Cañon Park.

“While the program is designed for 2^nd through 5^th graders, all ages are encouraged to work together to explore our city,” said Meg Poole, Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum Program Coordinator. “Each location includes activities that provide lessons about what makes that site significant in our city’s history.”

Beginning Saturday, May 22, passports will be available for pick up between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. at the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum front desk or the Garden of the Gods Visitor and Nature Center. Passports are available throughout the summer on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. Once completed, kids can take the passports back to those locations and receive a coupon for one free kiddie scoop at any Josh & John’s Ice Cream location.

Several events and activities are planned to mark the city’s milestone anniversary. Visit ColoradoSprings.gov/COS150 for a complete list, including details about the passport program.