Catalyst Program
_Be the Spark That Powers the Next 50 Years_
Become a Catalyst Donor
Be the Spark That Powers the Next 50 Years
For 50 years, Keystone Science School has been the first spark for tens of thousands of young people, igniting curiosity, building confidence, and inspiring lifelong connections to science, the outdoors, and the world around them. As we celebrate this milestone anniversary, we are not only reflecting on the impact of the past five decades. We are investing boldly in what the next 50 years will become.
In science, a catalyst is something essential. It is an agent that makes transformation possible. A catalyst accelerates change, unlocks potential, and enables reactions that might not otherwise happen. It does not simply participate in a process. It makes the process possible.
That idea lives at the heart of Keystone Science School.
Our organization was founded on the belief that immersive outdoor exploration of the natural world, fueled by the lens of science, can spark curiosity, critical thinking, confidence, and connection. Here, we put curiosity and science-thinking at the heart of everything we do. Through hands-on, experiential learning, guided risk-taking, and joyful discovery, we create the conditions for young people to see themselves differently and to see the world differently.
In this way, KSS itself is often the catalyst in a young person’s life. We are the moment something clicks. The experience that shifts what they believe is possible.
Why the Catalyst Program?
The Catalyst Program is a community of leadership-level supporters who give $1,000 or more annually and play a critical role in shaping the future of Keystone Science School.
We call these supporters “Catalysts” because your generosity functions exactly the way a catalyst does in science. You make transformation happen faster, farther, and at a greater scale. Your support turns possibility into momentum.
Just as KSS is often the first spark in a young person’s passion for science, adventure, and environmental stewardship, Catalyst donors are the first spark that makes those life-changing experiences possible.
In this milestone year, your leadership support ensures that KSS can:
- Expand access to students and schools who otherwise could not participate
- Strengthen and evolve our science-infused, adventure-based programs
- Innovate for the future while staying rooted in what makes KSS extraordinary
By becoming a Catalyst donor, you are honoring the legacy of the last 50 years while actively building the next 50 years of impact.
What it Means to be a Catalyst
Catalyst donors are more than supporters. You are partners in our mission to inspire curiosity and critical thinking.
Your investment helps ensure that the next generation of explorers, leaders, change agents, and stewards of the natural world have access to experiences that build confidence, expand perspective, and shape who they become.
You are not just funding programs.
You are fueling transformation.
Catalyst Benefits
As a Catalyst donor, you will receive:
- Invitations to Catalyst-exclusive events
- 15% off KSS merchandise and apparel
- Special experiences with the Executive Director
- Discounts on KSS campus space rentals for meetings and events
- Exclusive KSS merchandise
- Early access to all ticketed KSS events
Join the Catalyst Community Today!
Your generosity is helping write the story of Keystone Science School’s next 50 years.
Leadership gifts of $1,000 or more annually qualify you for membership in the Catalyst Program.
To learn more, please contact our Development team at:
development@keystonescienceschool.org
970-468-2098