KSS camping-based overnight field trips offer the same great outdoor and environmental education experience as our cabin-based overnight programs with the added bonus of sleeping in tens at campgrounds throughout Colorado.
We offer multiple camping-based locations with activities ranging from rock climbing, snowshoeing, canyoneering and stand-up paddleboarding.
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Field Trip Packages
Your perfect trip, already pre-bundled with a specialized schedule of activities and unique curriculum.
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Location
Colorado National MonumentDates: April - October
Group Size: up to 39 studentsIncluded Activities
Climbing, SUPing, Canyoneering, HikingCurriculum Options
Natural and Human History of the Colorado Plateau -
Location
Colorado National MonumentDates: April - October
Group Size: up to 60 studentsIncluded Activities Canoeing, Backpacking, Canyoneering, Hiking
Curriculum
Natural and Human History of the Colorado Plateau -
Location
Rocky Mtn. National ParkDates: May - September
Group Size: up to 50 studentsIncluded Activities
Climbing, SUPing, HikingCurriculum
Natural and Human History of Rocky Mountain National Park
Build-Your-Own Field Trip
Build your own customized field trip. Choose your location, activities and curriculum that fits your class.
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Colorado National Monument
Dates: March 1st - October 31st
Group Size: up to 50 studentsActivity Options
Climbing, SUPing, Canyoneering, HikingCurriculum
Desert Ecology, Desert Geology, Desert Watersheds -
Summit County
Dates: May 19th - September 30th
Group Size: up to 60 studentsActivity Options
Climbing, SUPing, HikingCurriculum Options
Mtn Ecology, Aquatic Ecology, Watersheds, Forest Ecology -
Staunton State Park
Dates: April 1st - October 31st
Group Size: up to 50 studentsActivity Options
Climbing, HikingCurriculum Options
Geology, Forest Ecology -
State Forest State Park
Dates: Year Round (Cabins), May 1st - October 31st (tent camping)
Group Size: up to 30 studentsActivity Options
SUPing, Hiking, SnowshoeingCurriculum Options
Forest Ecology, Snow Science, Mtn Ecology, Aquatic Ecology -
Golden Gate Canyon State Park
Dates: May 19th - September 20th
Group Size: up to 60 studentsActivity Options
HikingCurriculum Options
Mtn Ecology, Forest Ecology, Aquatic Ecology, Watersheds -
Rocky Mountain National Park
Dates: May 26th - September 12th
Group Size: up to 65 studentsActivity Options
Climbing, SUPing, HikingCurriculum Options
Mtn Geology, Watersheds, Forest Ecology, Aquatic Ecology
Activity Options
Curriculum Options
View our curriculum themes at the link below.
Check the table above to see what curriculum is available at each camping location.
Transportation
Schools can meet us at our KSS campus, or head directly to the program camping location. Need help with transportation from Denver International Airport? Call us!
Accommodations
Depending on the location, students will either sleep in 3-4 person tents under the amazing Colorado sky or in rustic cabins(State Forest location only). Each campsite has a short walk to bathroom facilities. Keystone Science School provides tents, kitchen gear, and sun/rain shelters.
Meals
Our kitchen staff prepares nutritious hot meals for breakfast and dinner each day. Each meal will be prepared with students' individual dietary restrictions in mind. Lunch will be a sack lunch which will be made by students themselves each morning.
View Sample MenuHygiene
While hygiene may look a little different on a camping-based program, it still is certainly a priority. We are sure to wash our hands with soap and water before every meal, brush our teeth twice a day, and create clean environments for any first aid that needs to occur. Other hygiene is subject to facilities provided by the camping site. Showers are often not available. Read our blog on maintaining proper backcountry hygiene.
Important Info
We provide all of the necessary camping and kitchen gear. Students only need to arrive with their sleeping bag, pillow, and clothes for the program. All meals, instruction, and lodging are covered within the program costs.
“Staff. Staff. Staff. The interaction with our students was positive and encouraging, and our students showed a willingness to learn because the staff was engaging and positive.”
- Graland Country Day School
“Great, both instructors knew what they were doing. Skilled at meeting students where they were at. Balance of content and meeting group norms. Everything felt streamlined.”
“ Great field day, exploring the area. In previous years we came, we haven't been directly to a site related to the student's programming. We Love the hands on learning we do at KSS. Teambuilding activities were good. New stuff and content from staff too. Loved the flushed toilets. Loved the camping chairs, first time they had that. Postcards are a nice touch!”