Program areas at The Keystone Science School
Summer camp programs offer a range of summer experiences full of Science exploration, Colorado adventure, and traditional camp-style fun. Whether participating in day camp, overnight camp, or teen leadership programs, campers evolve from curious learners to confident leaders. A robust scholarship program, supported by our generous donors, ensures that finances are not a barrier to children's participation. Kss supports local working families by providing day camp options for k-8 children during local School breaks. Summit day camp and pathfinders programs, provide sliding-fee scale discounts for all summit School district (ssd) students exclusively. Like all The kss programs, ssd students in these programs are immersed in high-quality outdoor education, stem lessons, social emotional learning lessons, and reading to support reduction of summer learning loss.in 2023, 1,641 youth attended camp in over 2,600 enrollments over The summer. Nearly 800 of those enrollments were provided at a discounted rate for ssd families.
Adventure activities give School groups and summer campers The opportunity to develop leadership skills and learn about The natural world around them through camping-based exploration. Utilizing our extensive Science curriculum, participants get a first-hand look at The unique geology, ecology, weather, and watersheds of The mountain region and are inspired to challenge themselves and build advanced outdoor skills among their peers. In 2023, more than 278 youths attended adventure programs.
Our outdoor education program brings Science and outdoor leadership to life through informal investigation and hands-on research projects. We work with k-12 schools, community groups, and retreat groups utilizing a non-biased, interdisciplinary approach. Whether groups come for a 3-day, 2-night residential experience or take advantage of a customized day program, each participant has The opportunity to learn in The natural world, driving home The scientific principles we teach.kss also provides girls in stem, h2o outdoors, beyond The classroom and 3rd grade mountain ecology programs during The School year. Each of these programs provided more in-depth Science and adventure programs focused on key scientific areas. In 2023, 2,441 students attended one of The above School year programs.