TREK
ADVENTURE CLUB

An Adventure Youth Development Program

Our TREK Extension program is offered for our families wanting to enhance their child’s nature-based knowledge, explore the great outdoors and spend intentional time in nature while adventuring.

You must be a member of Mountain House for our TREK programs.

THE ADVENTURE BEGINS SEPTEMBER 2023

SAMPLES OF OUR WEEKLY SESSIONS

GEOLOGY + MINERALS
“Rock On”

Explore our surrounding alpine environment, discuss how the mountains were formed and examine the different types or rocks. Examine a minerals role in Colorado and beyond.

ARBOR WEEK
“Trees of Life”

We’ll be digging into the trees of our natural environment, the way the function, the importance and value of trees, identification, hug-a tree, and family trees.

MUSHROOM WEEK
“Fungus Among Us”

This week, we’ll be investigating the world of mushrooms. Considering their growing environments, ecosystem significance, uses as medicine and food. Foraging, spore prints and more!

MOCK ITINERARY

MON

  • Arrival
  • Ice Breakers, 5 Finger Contract, Supply Distribution
  • Topic Intro/Education
  • Snack
  • Activity
  • Lunch + Play
  • Games + Team Building
  • Departure

TUES

  • Arrival
  • Begin themed activity
  • Snack
  • Finish Activity + Discussion
  • Lunch + Play
  • Offsite Exploration
  • Departure

WED

  • Arrival
  • Topic Discovery
  • Snack
  • Skill Building
  • Lunch + Play
  • Games + Team Building
  • Departure

THURS

  • Arrival
  • Offsite Activity (Snack and Lunch will happen off site)
  • Skill Building
  • Departure

FRI

  • Arrival
  • Review Topic
  • Snack
  • Learner Presentations
  • Lunch + Play
  • Games + Team Building
  • Departure