Summer Nature Camps

Wild Adventurers – Ages 10-12

Choose any combination of days Monday-Thursday. Drop in Fridays available.

Hiking Club ~ Every Monday! We’ll hike the trails, discover our unique ecosystem and the tools we need to navigate it.  Join us to explore the magnificent Rocky Mountains.  Discover local flora, fauna and views of the high peaks of the Rocky Mountains.  Sign up for one or more days!

Fly Fishing Camp ~ Every Tuesday, cast your line, practice the strategies for ecologically sound fly fishing. Learn from the experts to understand the natives and non-natives and what they are feeding on, and try to replicate invertebrates in the form of fly tying.  Fly fishing equipment and professional guide included.

Peak Artists~ Every Wednesday, Connect with Nature and your inner creativity as we explore beautiful local lakes through the lens of the artist! Paint, sculpt, sing, dance, build, shoot photos and more. Learn from experienced artists in the outdoors and hone your craft!

Wild Adventures~ Every Thursday What better way to explore the great outdoors than to learn important tricks to surviving in the wilderness! We will explore how plants, other animals, indigenous peoples and all humans have adapted to survive in the wild throughout history to modern day techniques.

Forest Fridays

Team Earth Fridays (9-12 year olds)

Every Friday June 10th-August 12th

Join Wild Bear Every Friday June 10th-August 12th for fun team building activities and stewardship projects. Explore local trails, learn awesome skills that protect our planet, play fun games with friends and expect some amazing guests to join you along the way! 

Note: No Boulder shuttle on Fridays

Bear Cubs: Ages 3-5 with a Grown up!

Every Wednesday, 10:30am-12:00pm

$20 per child and grown up pair (Must represent only one household per registration). Extra child/adults +$5 per person.

Bear Cubs is a grown/child workshop held at Mud Lake Open Space from 10:30-noon on Wednesdays.  Meet at the Mud Lake parking lot and hike with us to the lake! Venture on trails, sing with us and discover the many plants and animals who live in and around Mud Lake.  Pre-registration is required.

Teen Naturalist Team

Every Tuesday, 8-4PM- Meet at the Nature Center-Shuttle Available

Interested in learning more about the natural world and the solutions to current environmental issues? Want to make a difference in your community, gain professional skills, and experience? Enjoy hiking and exploring the great outdoors with friends? Then our Teen Naturalist Team is here for you! 

What to expect:

The Teen Naturalist Team is open to teens ages 13 to 18 interested in environmental sciences, ecology, education, art, sustainability, community, and nature. The team will meet once a week on Wednesday for fun hikes, team building, stewardship projects and more! Team members will also have the opportunity to explore topics that interest them through working on an individual project that will include some research, professional development, and volunteer work, with the mentorship of Wild Bear leadership staff. 

By the end of the summer:

• Complete an exciting journey to explore the impacts you made for and will continue to make for the planet and our community. 
• You will have expanded  your professional skills, resume, and a deeper understanding of how we can help the earth. 
• You will receive a reference and certificate of completion from Wild Bear staff, providing  you with an excellent resume builder.

To Apply, complete this Google Form application: ​​https://forms.gle/o1LR6jkEMzWPexKm6