NATURE ADVENTURE DAYS

AGES 5 - 12

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.

ALL THE DETAILS

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

AGES
5-12 year olds

COST
$85/day. Generous scholarships available. Wild Bear is a CCCAP (state childcare assistance) provider.

Pre-registration required, very limited day spots available.

*SHUTTLE AVAILABLE from and to Boulder for $10/day with sufficient shuttle sign ups. Please choose shuttle option upon checkout.

UPCOMING NATURE ADVENTURE DAYS

Programs will continue to run in the case of inclement weather! Wild Bear Nature Center provides  large spaces with dedicated bathrooms to hold programs indoors when needed.  Masks are worn at all times when inside, and the separate rooms for each age group provide enough space for physical distancing.  Crafts, stories, games and science will all be integrated into indoor activities when weather does not permit outdoor activity.

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

2024 Family Handbook

Download Here

2024 Programs FAQ

Follow this link to review our Frequently Asked Questions. Please reach out with further questions to frankie@wildbear.org

FAQ

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

COVID-19 Safety Procedures

We are aligned with all current policies of Boulder County Health Department guidelines and mandates for camps in regards to COVID. You can find out more here. Masks are recommended indoors and while shuttling.

Transportation

DROP-OFF/PICK-UP AT WILD BEAR NATURE CENTER

Drop-off is between 8am-9am, and pick-up is between 3:30pm and 4:00pm at 20 Lakeview Dr. Nederland, CO 80466.

SHUTTLE TO & FROM BOULDER

Shuttle service available from Boulder, please add on at registration if interested. *Please note that shuttles only run with sufficient shuttle sign-ups (3 or more participants). Please call 303-258-0495 to confirm shuttle availability, especially if you are registering within 48 hours of a program date.

SHUTTLE: MORNING DROP-OFF

Please drop your child off at the parking lot next to 200 Pearl St, Boulder, CO 80302 at 8:00 AM.

SHUTTLE: AFTERNOON PICK-UP

Please pick up your child at the Canyon Blvd & 6th St Bus Stop (northwest corner of Evert Pierson Kids’ Fishing Pond parking lot) at 4:00 PM.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • DROP-OFF IN NEDERLAND:

    Please drop-off and pick-up your camper at Wild Bear Nature Center. Drop-off is between 8am-9am, and pick-up is between 3:30pm and 4:00pm.

    BOULDER SHUTTLE:

    Drop-off: Please drop your child off at the parking lot next to 200 Pearl St, Boulder, CO 80302 at 8:00 AM.

    Pick-up: Please pick up your child at the Canyon Blvd & 6th St Bus Stop (northwest corner of Evert Pierson Kids’ Fishing Pond parking lot) at 4:00 PM.

  • 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.

  • NederRangers, Mountain Rangers, Wild Naturalists, and Wild Adventurers 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.

  • 8AM-4PM

  • 5-12 year olds.

  • 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.

  • We are aligned with all current policies of Boulder County Health Department guidelines and mandates for Nature Adventure Days in regards to COVID. You can find out more here. Masks are recommended indoors and while shuttling.