Camp & Retreat Center in Bailey, Colorado

Forestry

Why are forests important? Learn how to identify trees and learn what they contribute.

Animal Habitats

What components make an animal’s habitat? What do animals use for food and shelter?

Nature Hike

Enjoy the silence as you get an up close and personal study of nature! This class combines forestry and animal habitats.

Soil Conservation

Learn the importance of soil in our everyday life. Also learn to stop soil erosion.

Animal Tracking

Observe animal tracks, hair, claws and scat to determine the animal, it’s size and gender.

Big Valley

Test soils to find the differences between the North and South facing slopes. Hands-on experiments and data recording.

Weather Study

How big of an influence does weather have on our daily lives? What are the different types of clouds and what do they mean?

Wildlife Study

Feel the hair of a mountain lion; pet a mounted bear. Learn some of the characteristics of many different animals.

*Note: Options may vary. Some classes are only offered for 7th grade and up.
Please contact the Mountain Lab School Director to check on availability.