Embark on an Adventure this summer!
5th-12th grades
Our offsite, camping-based Adventures are focused on the development of outdoor skills and leadership while exploring Colorado’s stunning parks, monuments, and most scenic natural environments by foot, on rope, or watercraft.
Girls in STEM
Medical Explorers
April 4th-6th, for 4th-12th grades
Calling all curious 4th to 12th grade female and non-binary students, this immersive program delves into the captivating realm of medical research careers.
Meet Eric Rightor, New Executive Director of KSS!
Big news at Keystone Science School! We’re excited to welcome Eric Rightor as our new Executive Director starting January 21st, 2025. Eric’s love for the outdoors, youth development, and adventure makes him the perfect fit to lead KSS into an exciting future.
Camp Registration is now open!
Summer camp enrollment will open in rolling windows for each program, ensuring a smooth registration process as we prepare for high interest.
Need help with the cost of camp? We offer financial aid to those who qualify. Apply for a camp scholarship today!
Get Your Class Outside!
KSS programs use local trails as outdoor classrooms to provide students with hands-on learning experiences. Our classroom is the forest, streams, and alpine tundra where students can be outside and adventuring.
Day or Overnight Options
Our Mission
With the outdoors as a backdrop for learning, Keystone Science School inspires curiosity and critical thinking through the lens of science to change lives and strengthen communities.
2025 Summer Camp
Discovery Camp
Traditional overnight camp mixing Science, Adventure, and FUN for 2nd-8th grades.
Adventures
Learn outdoor skills and leadership in our field-based Advenutres, for 6th-12th grades.
Pathfinders
Horse, water or rock climbing focused day camp for middle schoolers.
Day Camp
Week-long day camp with fun activities all week long for grades K-5.
Outdoor Education
Dorm Field Trips
Bring your class to the KSS campus and get hands-on environmental science opportunities.
Camping Field Trips
Explore the wilderness of Colorado with your class, with activities like climbing and canyoneering.
Girls in STEM
STEM focused overnight program with female mentors for 4th-8th grade girls.
Beyond the Classroom
3-day professional development teacher training workshop, October 21-22.
Recent Blogs
Our Impact
Mission Moment
West Grand Middle School
Exploring Nature, Inspiring Minds! Join us on a journey as West Grand Middle school share the magic of their Outdoor Education Field Trip as they returned to KSS! Hear firsthand how this journey impacted them, fostering teamwork, resilience, and a deeper connection to nature.