Ecosystem Explorers

Students entering 5th & 6th grades in fall of 2021.

Session One: June 14-18, 2021
Session Two: June 21-25, 2021
Tuition: $250

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?

2021 Hiking Schedule:

Day	Hike Location	What to Bring	Drop Off	Pick Up
Monday	Triple Lakes Trail – south trailhead	Day pack, lunch	9:00am — Denali Education Center	4:00pm — Murie Science and Learning Center (MSLC)
Tuesday	Mt. Healy	Day pack, lunch, overnight gear for gear check	9:00am — MSLC	4:00pm — MSLC
Wednesday	Igloo Campground, East Fork Toklat Cabin	Day pack, lunch	9:00am — MSLC	Campout
Thursday	Igloo Campground, Tattler Creek	—	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. All completed paperwork can be mail to Denali Education Center or emailed to Emily 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
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