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.
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)