Keystone Science School - The Keystone Center
The Keystone Science School is a science school that caters to young minds. Using nature and science to explore the environment around them, The Keystone Science School values education of kids to develop critical thinking skills. We all know that someday the world will be run by our own children, and giving them the skills today to solve tomorrows problems is the utmost importance. These skills lead to new environmental policies and leaders of the future.
The Keystone Science School offers programs from day camps for young kids to residential camps for older kids. Campers learn about nature and their environment in a exciting and adventurous atmosphere. Programs range from camps where the kids go home every night to multi-day adventure backpacking trips throughout Colorado. Summer camps tend to fill up quickly, so make sure you book early.
The Keystone Science School is part of the greater Keystone Center located in Keystone near the conference center. The Keystone Center is the foremost leader in executing the thoughts of Albert Einstein in bringing people together and using the collective knowledge and problem solving skills to help shape public policies.
Robert W. Craig, The Keystone Center’s founder, put it this way, “In general, I believe it can be said that successes in one sector of policy conflict and deliberation led to our being invited into other problem areas. What has and still does distinguish The Keystone Center has been its ability to select and have at the table the best representatives of all parties at interest in a particular issue and to assure that the dialogues that emerge are kept honest by the discipline of the best science and technological knowledge underlying that issue.”
Current Programs at the Keystone Science School
Keystone Science School offers a variety of winter programs. All programs are led by Keystone Science School Field Instructors. Private groups can also be accommodated throughout Summit County. Reservations are required for all programs.
All programs begin at the Keystone Science School parking lot (Soda Ridge Road past the Keystone Stables) unless otherwise noted. Transportation to the school is also provided by the Keystone Resort E.A.S.E. bus by calling (970) 496-4200.
Please call 970-468-2098 for more information or reservations.
Lodging for the Keystone Science School
SummitCove offers discounted lodging for families and groups that participate in programs at the Keystone Center and Keystone Science School. Please use promotion code "KSS10" to save 10% off your stay when you do any activity through the Keystone Center.
2009 Winter Workshop Schedule
Winter Camp Series
Girls Only Science Camp
Girls Only Science Camp is a girls only weekend camp at the Keystone Science School for any 3rd through 5th grader. The program holds the mission of empowering female students to take active engagement in science and math learning. The experience is completely female led and inspired. During the weekend the girls will be faced with the challenge of designing Summit County’s fastest sled while applying concepts of math and science. Along with fun science activities girls will snowshoe and have time to just hang-out with each other.
Cost: $115
Dates: January 23 – 25, 2009
Winter Teen Adventure
Campers will have the winter experience of a lifetime while exploring Summit County’s winter wonderland. The adventure will begin on Friday evening where they will play games and prepare for a backcountry hut experience. On Saturday they will hike into the hut/ while learning about winter ecology and winter wildlife adaptations. On Sunday they will wake early and day hike before returning back to Keystone Science School. For teenagers ages 13 -16.
Cost: $215 per teen
Dates: February 13 – 15, 2009
Weekly Programs
Starquest
See the Rocky Mountain skies as you’ve never seen them before! Enjoy an evening with the stars using our new state-of-the-art observatory, high-powered telescope and astronomy lab. This will be an experience that is truly out of this world! Appropriate outdoor attire is necessary.
Cost: $20 per person
Time: 7 – 9PM
Dates: Weekly (December 27 – March 14)
Snowshoe Tours
Experience the Summit County winter wonderland on foot. Enjoy learning to snowshoe and the techniques involved while you learn about winter forest ecology, wildlife winter adaptations and the local human history. Appropriate outdoor attire is necessary.
Cost: $25 per person Snowshoes are provided.
Time: 10AM – 12AM
Dates: Weekly (December 27 – March 14)
Exploring Nature Series
Snow Science
Make your snow travels safer and more enjoyable through this basic snow science workshop. You will learn basic snow observation while snowshoeing through the backcountry and digging snow pits. The information you collect will then be uploaded onto a national database. Come prepared to play in the snow! Lunch is provided.
Cost: $40 per person
Time: 10AM – 4PM
Dates: February 1, 2008
Wilderness Navigation
Learn the fine art of traveling off trail through the wilderness. This workshop covers maps, orienteering with a compass, and the basics of a GPS use. Participants are invited to bring their own compass and GPS and will later be expected to put their new skills to test on the Keystone Science School orienteering course and GPS course. Lunch is provided.
Cost: $40 per person
Time: 10AM – 4PM
Dates: February 22, 2009
Digital Photography
Explore nature and landscape photography with the Keystone Science School. Improve your photo presentation by learning expert framing techniques and the many controls on your camera. This workshop will also explore new technology to share your photos with others. Be prepared to hike and explore the Summit County backcountry in the development of your own photo portfolio.
Cost: $40 per person
Time: 10 – 4PM
Dates: March 22, 2009
