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Colorado Nature School
  • Basecamp
  • Guides
  • Join Our Team
  • Our Offerings
    • Forest Preschool
    • Forest Kindergarten
    • Homeschool Enrichment
  • Summer 2026
  • Schedule a Tour
  • FAQs
  • Contact Us

We are processing Round 1 Applications Now! Link to apply will return by Feb 1

Summer Scoop

Ages & Sessions

Enrollment & Pricing

Enrollment & Pricing

Ages: 


3-6 years old on Lookout Mountain 

4-8 years old on The Farm & Shadow Hound

Must be FULLY potty trained

Kids do not nap while at Summer Camp


Sessions:


Sign-up for any or all of the 2 week Sessions: 

Session 1 - June 1st-12th

Session 2 - June 15th-26th

 Session 3 - July 6th-17th

Session 4 - July 20th-31st

*Session 5 - August 3rd-14th

*Lookout Mountain ONLY

Enrollment & Pricing

Enrollment & Pricing

Enrollment & Pricing

Enrollment Options:


Lookout Mountain: M/W/F, T/Th, or M-F

The Farm: M/W, T/Th, or M-Th

Shadow Hound:  M/W, T/Th, or M-Th


Prices:


Full Day (9AM-3PM) = $120/Day

*Part Day (9AM-1PM) = $80/Day

*Lookout Mountain ONLY


Upon submission of the Summer 2026 application a nonrefundable commitment fee of $100 will be charged to your payment method 

What to Bring

What Skills we learn

What Skills we learn

  • Child's size backpack with chest clip
  • Snacks & lunch
  • TWO water bottles
  • Hat & sunscreen
  • Extra clothes (top, bottom, undies, & socks)
  • Waterproof jacket & waterproof pants


Please leave all toys/other belongings at home

What Skills we learn

What Skills we learn

What Skills we learn

  • Playing and Exploring in Nature
  • Social Skills & Conflict Resolution
  • Emotional Regulation 
  • Expressive & Receptive Communication
  • Self-Help Skills 
  • Risk Taking & Risk Assessment 
  • Fine & Gross Motor Skills (running, climbing, knot-tying, tool use, etc)
  • Building Confidence & Autonomy

the locations

Lookout Mountain - Golden

Shadow Hound - Indian Hills

Shadow Hound - Indian Hills

Operating Monday-Friday

Full & Part Day

Shadow Hound - Indian Hills

Shadow Hound - Indian Hills

Shadow Hound - Indian Hills

Operating Monday-Thursday

Full Day

The Farm - Idledale

Shadow Hound - Indian Hills

The Farm - Idledale

Operating Monday-Thursday

Full Day

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