Students entering 1st or 2nd grade in Fall 2022
Tuition: $250
What is a Nature Scout?
Play is at the heart of learning for Nature Scouts. Led by instructors who specialize in early childhood education, Scouts use their five senses to explore and discover Denali in new ways.
Whether your child learns best in nature, the classroom, or elsewhere, Nature Scouts supports your child’s educational strengths while challenging them to think in new, fun ways with peers on the adventure of the summer! Nature Scouts have one night of camping at Riley Creek Campground.
If your child has a curiosity for nature, adventure, and learning, then go ahead and have them join the Nature Scouts this summer in Denali!
Where might the Nature Scouts be exploring?
Nature Scouts 2021 Example Schedule:
Please Note: This schedule is an example of the trails our Natures Scouts 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 | Possible Hike Location* | What to Bring | Drop Off | Pick Up |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | Orientation and McKinley Station Trail | Day Pack, lunch | 9:00am | 4:00pm |
| Tuesday | Horseshoe Lake Trail | Day Pack, lunch | 9:00am | 4:00pm |
| Wednesday | Meadow View Trail | Day Pack, lunch, | 9:00am | 4:00pm |
| Thursday | Triple Lakes Trail (portions) | Day Pack, lunch | 9:00am | 4:00pm |
| Friday | Rock Creek Trail (portions) | Day Pack, lunch | 9:00am | 4:00pm |
*To find out more information about these possible 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 complete and return the Medical History, Authorization, and Code of Conduct pages. All paperwork can be mailed 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:
Nature Scouts Camp Information
Nature Scouts 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
