Students entering 5th & 6th grades in fall of 2022
Tuition: $300
What is an Ecosystem Explorer?
An explorer is someone who searches for and investigates the unknown for the sake of discovery and understanding. Explorers are full of curiosity and courage that lead them to new and exciting places. During Discovery Camp, the Ecosystem Explorers will venture off trail, wander along drainages, and climb mountains to discover things and places they didn’t know before.
Ecosystem Explorers should come to Camp with an open mind and a sense of adventure as they push their physical and mental limits to uncover the mysteries of Denali.
Where might the Ecosystem Explorers be traveling?
Ecosystem Explorers 2021 Example Schedule:
Please Note: This schedule is an example of the trails our Ecosystem Explorers may hike during their camp week. A detailed and updated itinerary, including trails, pickup, and drop-off locations, will be provided to all parents and guardians on Day 1 of Camp at orientation.
| Day | Hike LocationS* | What to Bring | Drop Off | Pick Up |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | Horseshoe Lake Trial | Day pack, lunch | 9:00am | 4:00pm |
| Tuesday | Mt. Healy Trail | Day pack, lunch | 9:00am | 4:00pm |
| Wednesday | Rock Creek Trail | Day pack, lunch | 9:00am | 4:00pm |
| Thursday | Triple Lakes Trail | Day pack, lunch | 9:00am | 4:00pm |
| Friday | Savage Alpine Trail | Day pack, lunch | 9:00am | 4:00pm |
*To find out more information about the hike locations please visit Denali National Park’s Homepage.
Below is a list of documents that will help you and your child prepare for Denali Discovery Camp. Please print, complete, and return the Medical History, Authorization, and Code of Conduct pages. All completed paperwork can be mail to Denali Education Center or emailed to Justine at youth@denali.org. If you have trouble downloading or printing the documents, please let us know and we will get the pages to you by mail or email.
Detailed Camp Information:
Ecosystem Explorers Program Information
Ecosystem Explorers Equipment List
Leave No Trace
Registration Forms:
Medical History Form
Authorization Form
Code of Conduct
COVID-19 Participant Release
Scholarship Information:
Scott Menke Camp Scholarship Application 2021
