Eagle’s Nest program

  • For campers entering fifth grade in the Fall of 2026
  • Daily hiking between 2 – 4 miles.

Activities & adventures

  • Meet Colorado’s tree celebrities – Get to know the friendly Douglas fir and discover how “Grandpa Trees” nurture new life in the forest.
  • Glacier adventure – Strap in for roped travel and master the skills to explore icy terrain safely.
  • Go underground – Step into the historic Edgar Mine and see what life was like for Colorado’s miners.
  • Time travel in town – Explore a local history museum and uncover stories from the past with a respectful cemetery investigation.
  • Lights, drama, action! – Create and perform your own melodrama for an unforgettable show.
  • Sound safari – Map the melodies of a peaceful meadow with your very own sound map.
  • Wildlife scouting – Use your senses to spot and identify Colorado’s wild residents.

Environmental themes explored

  • Colorado trees
  • Wildlife
  • Colorado history
  • Geology
  • Subalpine forests

Social themes practiced

  • Friendship
  • Listening
  • Respect
  • Cooperation
  • Teamwork

Cool places to explore

  • Reynolds Park
  • Golden Gate Canyon State Park
  • Gilpin County History Museum, Bald Mtn
  • Cemetery & Nevadaville
  • Genesee Park & Edgar Mine
  • St. Mary’s Glacier