Nature & Wildlife Discovery Center Camps and Youth Programs

Nature & Wildlife Discovery Center Camps and Youth Programs offers school field trips for K-12 with environmental education aligned with state curriculum. It also offers early childhood programs, overnight experiences with lodging and meals available, guided hikes, team-building on a low-ropes challenge course, raptor education programs, challenge course activities, and raptor tours and presentations.

Programs

• School field trips (K-12) — K-12 · Environmental education aligned with state curriculum.
• Early childhood programs — Younger students · Outdoor learning tailored for younger students.
• Overnight experiences — Multi-day nature immersion at the Mountain Campus, with lodging and meals available.
• Team-building on low-ropes challenge course — Guided activities that strengthen communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skills.
• Raptor education programs — Up-close encounters with birds of prey and lessons on their role in the ecosystem.
• Guided hikes
• Challenge course
• Raptor tours & presentations
• Overnights

At a glance

• Ages: 5–18 years old
• General schedule: Year-round programs and events. School and private programs accept inquiries for June-December 2025; January-May 2026 programs open on 2025-08-15. May and October fill up fast.

About the provider

The program was founded in 2018 through the merger of two longstanding organizations. Its mission is to promote environmental stewardship and community health through nature education, wildlife rehabilitation, and outdoor recreation. The organization also offers programs and events for people of all ages, including community programs and school field trips.

All school programs align with Colorado State Standards. Your program is not confirmed until official confirmation from NWDC staff. The River Campus building is not open to the public unless rented. The Mountain Campus is closed to the public following the Aspen Acres Fire.

Last updated September 27, 2026.