SCHOOL’S OUT NATURE PROGRAMS

AGES 5 - 12

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TURN A DAY OFF INTO A DAY OUT!

During days off from school, there is nothing better than hitting the local trails to continue the fun and learning in the great outdoors with Wild Bear! Wild Bear offers several specialty outdoor education programs throughout the year when schools have holidays and breaks.

At Wild Bear, children enjoy a full day of outdoor studies at Mud Lake and the surrounding areas of Nederland. Wild Bear incorporates science, ecology, arts, writing, survival skills, and more into our programming to inspire a love of nature and encourage children’s natural curiosity.

Get off the screens and into the woods in ALL SEASONS!

ALL THE DETAILS

DAYS & TIMES
Most BVSD No School days | 8AM - 4PM

AGES
6-12 year olds. 5 year olds will be able to enroll when we are licensed in our new nature center in 2026.

COST
$90/day. Generous scholarships available. Wild Bear is a CCCAP (state childcare assistance) provider.

Pre-registration required, very limited day spots available.

WHAT DO THEY DO?
Each day will be based around a theme, as listed below. Wild Bears will explore local trails, do experiments, and apply what they’ve learned. During longer breaks (Winter & Spring), Wild Bears will delve further into topics, building a foundation of knowledge, practicing their techniques in skill building, and finally apply their knowledge in scenarios or games.

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UPCOMING NATURE ADVENTURE DAYS:

September 21: Autumn Equinox

October 12: Awesome Aspens

October 13: Creatures of the Night

HAVE YOU FILLED OUT AN INTAKE FORM YET? CHILDREN WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PARTICIPATE WITHOUT A CURRENT INTAKE FORM.

Programs will continue to run in the case of inclement weather! Crafts, stories, games and science will all be integrated into indoor activities when weather does not permit outdoor activity. In the case of cancellation due to hazardous travel conditions, a full refund will be processed. 

Call or email for more details: (303) 258-0495 | frankie@wildbear.org

INTAKE FORMS REQUIRED FOR CHILDREN TO LEGALLY PARTICIPATE IN OUR PROGRAMS.

Please fill out an intake form prior to your child arriving. Legally, we cannot allow children without intake forms to participate.
Other important documents to be submitted (if applicable): Certificate of Immunization, Medical Exemption, Non-Medical Exemption Form & Module Required, Allergy & Anaphylaxis Care Plan, Colorado Asthma Care Plan

Family Handbook

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Scholarship Application

If you would like to apply for a scholarship, please fill out the application in the intake paperwork.
For questions about scholarships, please email frankie@widbear.org

Happy Camper Checklists

Make sure your child is prepared for a day in wild nature!
Winter Checklist | General Checklist

Transportation

DROP-OFF/PICK-UP AT MUD LAKE OPEN SPACE TRAILHEAD

Drop-off is between 8:45am-9am, and pick-up is between 3:45pm and 4:00pm Mud Lake Open Space Trailhead

SHUTTLE TO & FROM BOULDER

Shuttle service available from Boulder is TBD.

Students will be transported on field trip trails in passenger vans driven by qualified staff who undergo van training and testing.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • DROP-OFF IN NEDERLAND:

    Drop-off is between 8:45am-9am, and pick-up is between 3:45pm and 4:00pm Mud Lake Open Space Trailhead

    2034 Co Rd 126, Nederland, CO 80466

    BOULDER SHUTTLE:

    TBD

  • Wild Bear staff hold Bachelors and Masters degrees in the field of Education, Environmental Education, Biology or related fields and have worked with children for many years. They provide positive, enthusiastic, experienced role models for your child (ren). All instructors are CPR/First Aid trained, and receive full training in Wild Bear’s educational philosophy, group management, and teaching strategies.

    All Wild Bear staff are required to receive FBI background checks before they are allowed to work with children.

  • Days off of school are based in outdoor spaces near Mud Lake Open Space, Baker Reservoir, Indian Peaks Wilderness, and Wild Bear Nature Center, among others in the peak to peak region.

  • Please reference our Happy Camper Checklist by clicking here.

  • 8:45AM-4PM

  • 6-12 year olds. 5 year olds will be able to enroll when we are licensed in our new nature center in Fall 2026.

  • When a child is registered for a session but will not be able to attend:

    • Families may cancel their programs at any time, however Wild Bear will retain a 10% administrative fee until 3 weeks prior to the beginning of the canceled program.

    • At 3 weeks there will be no refunds for canceled programs.

    If Wild Bear needs to cancel a session for any reason parents/guardians will be notified by email, phone, and/or text at the earliest possible time. Tuition and fees will be refunded in a timely manner.