Parent & Student Resources
Get Ready for Your Field Trip
Keystone Science School is a non-profit organization that offers multi-day experiential learning field trips focused on outdoor education and environmental science. Dorm-based programs are located at our 23-acre campus in the rocky mountains of Keystone Colorado. Our camping-based programs utilize the natural landscape of Colorado to teach students outdoor and environmental education. We’re so excited to have your student participate in an outdoor education field trip!
Important info
Student Packing ListAbout Keystone Science School
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Meals
KSS is experienced in accommodating any dietary restrictions or food allergies our participants might have. We partner with schools and parents in order to completely understand the needs of each individual student and prepare food based on each child’s needs. It is important to indicate all dietary needs when completing your student’s required forms.
Accomodations
Dorms
Students will stay in one of our log-style dormitories, featuring bunk beds, restrooms with showers, and a community space. There are two dormitories and both dorms are located in the center of campus. Each room sleeps four to five students and there are eight rooms in each dorm. Chaperones stay in a room with bunk-beds off of the community space. Take a virtual tour of our dorms.
Camping
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.
Locations
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KSS Campus
Dates: January 10th - November 31st
Activity Options
Cross Country Skiing, Climbing, SUPing, HikingCurriculum
Forest Ecology, Water Management, Snow Science -
CO Nat'l Monument
Dates: March 1st - October 31st
Activity Options
Climbing, SUPing, Canyoneering, HikingCurriculum
Desert Ecology, Desert Geology, Desert Watersheds -
Summit County
Dates: May 19th - September 30th
Activity Options
Climbing, SUPing, HikingCurriculum Options
Mtn Ecology, Aquatic Ecology, Watersheds, Forest Ecology -
Staunton State Park
Dates: April 1st - October 31st
Activity Options
Climbing, HikingCurriculum Options
Geology, Forest Ecology -
State Forest State Park
Dates: Year Round (Cabins), May 1st - October 31st (tent camping)
Activity Options
SUPing, Hiking, SnowshoeingCurriculum Options
Forest Ecology, Snow Science, Mtn Ecology, Aquatic Ecology -
Golden Gate Canyon State Park
Dates: May 19th - September 20th
Activity Options
HikingCurriculum Options
Mtn Ecology, Forest Ecology, Aquatic Ecology, Watersheds -
Rocky Mountain National Park
Dates: May 26th - September 12th
Activity Options
Climbing, SUPing, HikingCurriculum Options
Mtn Geology, Watersheds, Forest Ecology, Aquatic Ecology
Required to Attend
All parents are required to fill out forms for KSS programs. Forms are provided electronically by the lead teacher. Students without completed forms will not be permitted to attend.
Photos
If you would like photos from your child’s experience, please be sure to opt into our emails when completing the required forms. We would love to share the experience with you!
What will my child learn?
Based on the school’s curriculum selections, your child can learn a variety of science or exploration focused curriculum. Read more about our curriculum themes here.
Emergency Contact Information
Should you need to get a hold of your school or student, please contact your school’s administrator for the group lead or lead teachers contact information.
Información para Padres y Madres
Keystone Science School es una organización sin fines de lucro que ofrece excursiones de aprendizaje enfocadas en educación al aire libre y ciencias naturales. Los programas con pernocta en cabañas se ubican en nuestro campus de 23 acres en las montañas de Keystone Colorado. Nuestros programas con campamento base utilizan el paisaje natural de Colorado para enseñar a los y las estudiantes sobre la naturaleza y el aire libre. ¡Estamos muy emocionados de tener a su estudiante en nuestras excursiones!
Información Importante
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Alimentos
KSS tiene experiencia para adaptar el menú a restricciones alimenticias o alergias de sus participantes. Trabajamos en conjunto con escuelas y padres/madres de familia para entender las necesidades de cada individuo y preparar alimentos acorde a ellas. Es importante que nos indique cualquier necesidad alimenticia cuando complete los formularios requeridos para su estudiante.
Alojamiento
Dormitorios
Los y las estudiantes se quedarán en nuestras cabañas que tienen dormitorios con literas, baños, regaderas y un espacio común. Tenemos dos cabañas y ambas se encuentran en el centro del campus. En cada cuarto caben de cuatro a cinco estudiantes y hay ocho cuartos en cada cabaña. Los y las Chaperones se quedarán en un cuarto con literas cerca del espacio común. Toma un tour virtual de nuestros dormitorios.
Campamento
Dependiendo de la ubicación, los y las estudiantes dormirán en tiendas de 3-4 personas bajo el hermoso cielo de Colorado o en cabañas rústicas (Sólo en State Forest). Cada campamento posee baños a unos pocos pasos caminando. Keystone Science School provee tiendas, equipo para cocinar y refugios para el sol y la lluvia.
Ubicaciones de los Programas
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KSS Campus
Dates: January 10th - November 31st
Activity Options
Cross Country Skiing, Climbing, SUPing, HikingCurriculum
Forest Ecology, Water Management, Snow Science -
CO Nat'l Monument
Dates: March 1st - October 31st
Activity Options
Climbing, SUPing, Canyoneering, HikingCurriculum
Desert Ecology, Desert Geology, Desert Watersheds -
Summit County
Dates: May 19th - September 30th
Activity Options
Climbing, SUPing, HikingCurriculum Options
Mtn Ecology, Aquatic Ecology, Watersheds, Forest Ecology -
Staunton State Park
Dates: April 1st - October 31st
Activity Options
Climbing, HikingCurriculum Options
Geology, Forest Ecology -
State Forest State Park
Dates: Year Round (Cabins), May 1st - October 31st (tent camping)
Activity Options
SUPing, Hiking, SnowshoeingCurriculum Options
Forest Ecology, Snow Science, Mtn Ecology, Aquatic Ecology -
Golden Gate Canyon State Park
Dates: May 19th - September 20th
Activity Options
HikingCurriculum Options
Mtn Ecology, Forest Ecology, Aquatic Ecology, Watersheds -
Rocky Mountain National Park
Dates: May 26th - September 12th
Activity Options
Climbing, SUPing, HikingCurriculum Options
Mtn Geology, Watersheds, Forest Ecology, Aquatic Ecology
Requerimientos para Asistir
Todos los padres y las madres deberán llenar los formularios para los programas de KSS. Los formularios se proveen electrónicamente por el/la maestro/a líder. Se le prohibirá la asistencia a cualquier estudiante que no cuente con formularios completos.
Fotos
Si le gustaría ver fotos de la experiencia de su estudiante, por favor asegúrese de aceptar recibir nuestros correos cuando complete los formularios requeridos. ¡Nos encantaría compartir la experiencia con usted!
¿Qué va a aprender mi hijo/a?
Dependiendo del currículum seleccionado por su escuela, su hijo/a aprenderá una variedad de ciencias o exploraciones enfocados al tema. Lea más sobre nuestros currículums aquí.
Información para Contactos de Emergencia
Si necesita comunicarse con la escuela o su estudiante, favor de contactar a la administración de su escuela para obtener la información del líder o del o de la maestro/a líder del grupo.
¿En dónde dormirá mi estudiante?
Nuestras opciones de alojamiento dependen de la ubicación elegida para el programa. Por favor refiérase a nuestros Programas con Alojamiento en Dormitorios o Alojamiento en Campamentos para ver más información dependiendo del lugar donde el programa se llevará a cabo.