Students entering 1st or 2nd grade in Fall 2021
Session One: June 14-18, 2021
Session Two: June 21-25, 2021
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 will the Nature Scouts be exploring?
Nature Scouts 2021 Schedule:
| Day | Hike Location | What to Bring | Drop Off | Pick Up |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | Mt. Vista | Day Pack, lunch | 9:00am — Denali Education Center | 4:00pm — Murie Science and Learning Center (MSLC) |
| Tuesday | Horseshoe Lake | Day Pack, lunch | 9:00am — MSLC | 4:00pm — MSLC |
| Wednesday | Meadow View | Day Pack, lunch, overnight gear for gear check | 9:00am — MSLC | 4:00pm — MSLC |
| Thursday | Campout at Riley Creek, Riley Creek Day Use Trail | Day Pack | 11:00am — Riley Creek Campground | **Campout** |
| Friday | Campground activities | Side dish for BBQ (enough for 15) | **Campout** | 11:00am — Riley Creek Campground 4:30pm — BBQ at DEC |
To find out more information about the hike locations and Riley Creek 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 complete and return the Medical History, Authorization, and Code of Conduct pages. All paperwork can be mailed 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:
Nature Scouts Program Information
Nature Scouts Equipment List
Leave No Trace
Registration Forms:
Medical History Form
Authorization Form
Code of Conduct
Scholarship Information:
Scott Menke Scholarship Application 2020
