First Tee — Southern Colorado
First Tee — Southern Colorado offers golf and life skills programs for youth, focusing on character development through the game of golf.
▌ Editor's read The First Tee — Southern Colorado website loads as a real program site, detailing their golf and life skills programs for youth. They are a nonprofit organization, part of the national First Tee network, which focuses on instilling core values through golf. The website mentions that all coaches and staff undergo background checks and training in youth protection policies. While not ACA accredited, this is common for sports-specific youth programs. Google reviews for 'First Tee Southern Colorado' show a 4.9-star rating from 14 reviews, with parents praising the positive impact on their children's confidence and golf skills. The program offers various sessions throughout the year, primarily as day programs. Social media handles found are @firstteesoco on Instagram and FirstTeeSoCo on Facebook.
Who thrives here Ages 3–18
First Tee — Southern Colorado sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right sports fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Sports
- Ages: 3–18
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Address: 3325 Akers Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80917
- Phone: (719) 597-1935
- Cost notes: Financial aid is available 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about First Tee — Southern Colorado
- What ages does First Tee — Southern Colorado accept?
- First Tee — Southern Colorado is open to children ages 3–18. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does First Tee — Southern Colorado cost?
- First Tee — Southern Colorado doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. Financial aid is available 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
- What are First Tee — Southern Colorado's hours?
- First Tee — Southern Colorado runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs First Tee — Southern Colorado?
- First Tee — Southern Colorado is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does First Tee — Southern Colorado provide lunch?
- First Tee — Southern Colorado does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
- How does First Tee — Southern Colorado compare to other sports camps in Colorado Springs?
- First Tee — Southern Colorado is one of 11 sports camps in Colorado Springs that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.
Planning guides
Editorial checklists to use before you compare First Tee — Southern Colorado with other camps.
- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- Sports summer camps guide · Check coaching style, intensity, safety, and logistics.
- Summer camp pricing in 2026 · Benchmark weekly cost before you commit a deposit.
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