Two students hold a net during a H2O Outdoors stream survey

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

October 18-20

Explore careers in river restoration and water filtration.

H2O Outdoors

October 28-30

Hands-on learning about water policy in Colorado. Register by Oct. 18th!

The Harvest Camp group posing in costumes

Harvest Camp

Oct. 31 – Nov. 3

Fall break camp with day and overnight camp.

Rockin’ Climbing Retreat

November 1-3

Rock climbing in the Colorado desert!

Speaker Series: Joel Gratz

October 24

Join us at KSS for an evening presentation about winter weather by meteorologist Joel Gratz at OpenSnow.

Two Discovery Campers are ready to go rafting with their PFDs and helmets!

Summer Camp 2025

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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