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Owl's Roost
In
the Owl's Roost program, children entering 4th grade discover animal habitats
and learn outdoor survival skills while having fun hiking and playing environmental discovery
games.
 Monday
- Chatfield Reservoir: Visit a fish hatchery and build your own mini
"pond".
Tuesday -
Upper White
Ranch: Sharpen outdoor survival skills & learn seven
items to
keep safe.
Wednesday -
Lower White
Ranch: Go on a treasure hunt for animal and insect
homes.
Thursday - Elk Meadow:
Find out how the sun makes energy for every living thing.
Friday -
Chicago Creek: Explore forests and discover how plants & animals
get food and shelter.
Eagle's
Nest
In the Eagle's
Nest program children entering 5th grade in the fall
learn about Colorado's forest trees, explore a mine, and learn what it was like
to live in the gold rush days. Children will also visit a glacier and
learn about alpine environments.
Monday
- Reynold's Ranch:
Figure out how to identify
trees by smelling and touching them.
Tuesday
- Golden Gate State Park: Pretend to be
different animals and act out how they live.
Wednesday
- Nevadaville & Bald Mountain Cemetery:
Find out what it was like to live in a mining town, and learn
to
pan for gold!
Thursday
- Mt. Evans Outdoor Education lab and Edgar Mine:
Discover the wonders of mountains and go on an exciting tour
of Edgar Mine.
Friday
- Saint Mary's Glacier: Not only will you
learn about glaciers, but you will get to slide safely down one!
Outstanding Educators
Our educators are trained
professionals who are First Aid/CPR certified. The children are placed
in small groups. Each camp week is limited to the first 44
children who register. A minimum of 30 children is required to hold a
weekly program.
Please note: The
program
involves moderate hiking and may not be suitable for children with certain
health conditions.
Program Brochure
Online Registration Form
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