Environmental Learning Center Summer Day Camps
Warner College of Natural Resources
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About this camp
The Environmental Learning Center Summer Day Programs in Fort Collins, CO, offer nature-focused training for ages 7-12. Participants engage in learner-led inquiry and hands-on exploration within a safe environment. Each week-long program features a unique theme, emphasizing active outdoor engagement on walking trails. Our programs focus on connecting youth with the natural world through ecology and wildlife studies. This STEM-oriented approach encourages active discovery, allowing children to comfortably explore and learn about their environment. All activities prioritize safety while fostering a deep understanding of nature.
What kids love
- learner-led inquiry
- hands-on exploration
- active exploration
- safe environment
- theme-based camps
- walking trails
Dates to be announced
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Past sessions
Spend nearly every day at the Poudre River, catching crawdads, looking for toads, and exploring this amazing river ecosystem.
Learn more / RegisterAn outdoor skills camp teaching about hiking, camping, Leave No Trace ethics, cooking in the wild, and pitching a tent.
Learn more / RegisterSpend nearly every day at the Poudre River, catching crawdads, looking for toads, and exploring this amazing river ecosystem.
Learn more / RegisterJoin the Environmental Scene Investigators team to solve nature's mysteries, canvassing the ELC for clues, making observations, and taking notes.
Learn more / RegisterExplore the ELC to spot fascinating wildlife, discover their adaptations, and learn how they fit into their habitats and ecosystems.
Learn more / RegisterAn outdoor skills camp teaching about hiking, camping, Leave No Trace ethics, cooking in the wild, and pitching a tent.
Learn more / RegisterNature will inspire campers' inner artists, exploring the land for inspiration and using a variety of mediums and techniques to express what they find.
Learn more / RegisterLearn about ways to contribute to conservation efforts locally and globally. Campers will play games, conduct experiments, and choose a project to help keep the ELC beautiful and healthy.
Learn more / RegisterExplore the ELC’s different ecosystems with a focus on the plants and animals that live here in Fort Collins. Campers will play in the garden, conduct experiments, and adventure around the property.
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