H2O Outdoors
October 18th Registration Deadline
For High School students living in Colorado
H2O Outdoors is a 3-day program teaching high school students about the many uses of water and the policy which surrounds how Colorado’s water is managed. Learn about careers within water management and conduct field-based research.
2025 Camp Scholarships
Applications now open!
Need help with the cost of camp?
We offer financial aid to those who qualify. While a scholarship is not guaranteed, we do our best to take into consideration each family that applies. If you are awarded a scholarship during Round 1, this will secure your spot in camp before enrollment opens!
Upcoming Programs & Events at KSS
Girls in STEM Water Wonders
Grades 4th-8th
October 18-20
Explore careers in river restoration and water filtration.
H2O Outdoors
Grades 9th-12th
October 28-30
Hands-on learning about water policy in Colorado. Register by Oct. 18th!
Harvest Camp
Grades K-8th
Oct. 31 – Nov. 3
Fall break camp with day and overnight camp.
Rockin’ Climbing Retreat
Grades 9th-12th
November 1-3
Rock climbing in the Colorado desert!
Speaker Series: Joel Gratz
All ages welcome
October 24
Join us at KSS for an evening presentation about winter weather by meteorologist Joel Gratz at OpenSnow.
Summer Camp 2025
Enrollment Opening
on January 15th!
Summer camp enrollment will open in rolling windows on January 15th for each program.
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
Summer camp registration will open on January 15th, 2025.
Summer camp enrollment will open in rolling windows for each program, ensuring a smooth registration process as we prepare for high interest.
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
Horseback, 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.
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.
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