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