YMCA of the Rockies is offering its Outdoor Education curriculum for free to guests of the Y! As parents step into the role of teacher this school year, we are offering self-led environmental education lessons to make the experience fun and enriching for both kids and parents. Receive easy-to-follow, hands-on science and ecology lessons for kids in 4^th-8^th grade. These curriculum guides include fully equipped kits to provide parents the tools to teach grade-level appropriate science lessons. Classes include Elk Ecology, Water Ecology, Montane Forest Ecology, Outdoor Living Skills, Route Orienteering, and Night Hikes. These self-guided classes align with Colorado state standards including reading, writing, geography, life science, earth science, and physical science.

View all the outdoor education kits available!

Other fun and educational classes include staff-guided lessons for the whole family, such as Bear Talk, Bugs Bugs Bugs, geocaching, creek stomping, fire quest, and more!

Bring homeschool to YMCA of the Rockies! Use our facilities, curriculum and supplies to help your kids grow and learn this school year. This program is free for guests staying at YMCA of the Rockies and can be reserved for a three-hour time slot by calling 970-586-3341 x1104.

At Home Activity: Night Hike
Learn about night adaptations, practice your observation skills and explore a sensory activity all under the night sky!
Download your night hike instruction sheet here.

Call or go online to book your cabin (2-4) bedrooms or choose a lodge room which includes two free breakfasts! To make a reservation, book online or give our reservation department a ring at 888-613-9622.