Children, Youth, & Family Programs
SPREE Excursions
Hands-on environmental education field trips for elementary students in Denver's riverside parks. Seven different grade-specific programs are offered for ECE-5th grade. Find out more and sign up at www.greenwayfoundation.org/spree.
Outdoor Education | Lincoln Hills Cares
Outdoor Education, recreation, and STEAM-based programs are offered to youth groups May-Oct. at Lincoln Hills Cares' facility in Black Hawk, CO. Programs offered Mon.-Sat. During the summer, on weekends, and off-days during the school year. Programs and curriculum include archery, Colorado ecology, cultural history, equestrian skills, fly fishing, gold panning, horticulture, navigation, survival skills, aquatic education, wildlife biology, wildlife tracking, and more!
Nizhoni Equestrian | Lincoln Hills Cares
The Nizhoni Equestrian program provides youth and teen girls the opportunity to engage in equestrian training throughout the summer. The program encompasses weekly instructional sessions that provide participants with the opportunity to learn various horseback riding and equestrian care skills, with the goal of creating positive and empowering experiences. Register now!
Outdoor Adventure Club | Boys & Girls Club
Youth Outdoor Adventure Club includes experiences and field trips, including: camping, rock climbing, archery, ice skating, snowshoeing, canoeing, paddle boarding, mountain biking, fishing, geocaching, hiking, backpacking, and more! These activities take place in various locations, including local, state, and national parks.
To learn more about our Outdoor Adventure Club programming, please contact Molly McPhee, Health & Outdoor Education Program Manager, by email: mollym@bgcmd.org; phone: 303.446-6788; or visit BGCMD.org to register.
Learn to Ski and Ride | Denver Parks & Recreation
DPR Outdoor Recreation offers annual Learn to Ski & Ride programs to students from the Cole neighborhood schools. These day trip programs are geared towards beginners and include transportation to and from Winter Park, plus all equipment rentals including skis/snowboards, boots, snow pants, gloves, goggles, and helmets. Students are divided into small groups for full-day lessons. Parents and teachers are welcome to chaperone if space allows. Registration is available through the school.
Challenge Course | Denver Parks & Recreation
Students from participating Cole schools join DPR Outdoor Recreation staff at the Genesee Park Challenge Course for a full day of programming. Students spend the morning in small groups working on problem-solving skills, communication, and teambuilding. In the afternoon, participants have the opportunity to climb high into the trees with harness and rope safety systems, and test personal limits on elements, which may include: cargo net, balance beam, swinging, and more! Transportation to and from the course is provided. Registration is available through the school.