Students entering 5th & 6th grades in fall of 2017.
June 19 – 23
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 will the Ecosystem Explorers be traveling?
2017 Schedule:
| Day | Hike Location | What to Bring | Drop Off | Pick Up |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | Roadside Trail | Day Pack, lunch | 9:00am: Denali Education Center | 5:00pm: Murie Science and Learning Center (MSLC) |
| Tuesday | Savage River Loop | Day Pack, lunch, Overnight Gear for gear check | 9:00am: MSLC | 5:00pm: MSLC |
| Wednesday | Cathedral Mountain | Day Pack, lunch | 9:00am: MSLC | **Campout** |
| Thursday | East Fork Cabin | — | **Campout** | **Campout** |
| Friday | Primrose | Salad/side dish for BBQ (enough for 15) | **Campout** | 4:30pm: BBQ at Denali Education Center |
To find out more information about the hike locations and Igloo Campground, 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. 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 Equipment List 2017
Ecosystem Explorers Program Information 2017
Leave No Trace
Registration Forms (Due Monday, 4/10):
Medical History Form
Authorization Form
Code of Conduct
Scholarship Information:
Scott Menke Scholarship Application 2017
