Outdoor Education
_Step Outside & Into Science_
Step Outside and Into Science
Your Ultimate Field Trip Awaits!
At Keystone Science School, we turn the great outdoors into the ultimate classroom, where curiosity runs wild and science gets real. Whether it’s following the path of a mountain stream, digging into alpine ecology, or discovering the physics of snowflakes, our hands-on programs make learning stick.
Located in a high mountain environment outside Denver, our immersive overnight experiences or single-day excursions mix Science, Adventure, and Fun in ways that spark wonder and ignite young minds. Each outdoor education and environmental education field trip we create is tailored to the goals of each participating school.
Outdoor Education Programs
School Field Trips
Utilizing our 23-acre campus and the surrounding area, our dorm and camping programs are specifically designed to meet the goals of each school.
H2O Outdoors
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.
Girls in STEM
We believe in empowering girls by engaging them in hands-on, real-world activities to show STEM is relevant and fun in an ever-changing world.
Professional Development
Beyond the Classroom
3-day professional development workshop for 4th-12th grade teachers and informal educators. Teachers will receive curriculum and training to explore local and regional issues using KSS’s non-biased framework.
Behavioral First Responder
The Behavioral First Responder Level 2 course is designed for instructors, administrators, and counselors of all varieties that want to understand common behavioral issues and useful responses within the experiential education context.
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Our Curriculum
Each of our programs contain elements of environmental science, social-emotional learning, community building, and outdoor experience. We have 6 curriculum topics to choose from.
In the words of parents:
“No phones. Dedicated time to focus on self. Reminders about gratitude. Getting in touch with nature. The counselors are strong, sweet, great role models.”
“My kid looks forward to this every year! It is so important for her to get out of her usual routine and meet new people and get a chance to be on her own.”
“We love KSS. The growth our kids have each summer is priceless. Thank you for all the hard work, planning and everything that goes into what you do!”