Grades 3-4 Camp at Hallam Lake

Ready to explore with ACES? Join us in a quest to discover all the mysterious creatures roaming Hallam Lake Nature Preserve and beyond. Build a fort with your fellow wild explorers to use as a point of departure into the natural world. Go back in time and investigate what roamed this area thousands of years ago. Field trips, guest appearances and plenty of exploration will add zest to this exciting week of adventure. Ready, set, explore!

Join us for adventures into the wild! Together we'll get in touch with our own natural instincts, recognize the importance of a positive attitude during any adventure, experience how teamwork is crucial for a successful expedition, and develop confidence in facing the elements of nature! Get ready for hiking, off-trail exploration, and more.

Grab your hiking boots and hit the trail this summer with ACES! Hiking is the perfect way to learn about Aspen's landscape and wilderness. Hone your skills as a hiker by learning the basics of map reading, leave no trace ethics, how to pack a first aid kit, what to carry in your backpack, the importance of a positive attitude when hiking, and much more. Plentiful water, enough food, good hiking shoes, and a love for hiking adventures are a must!

Unlock the mysteries of nature! What’s in the water? How does a living organism work? How can you capture energy from nature? What stories do rocks tell about our landscape? We'll answer these questions and many more! Field trips, guest appearances and plenty of exploration will add zest to this exciting week of science.

Are you ready to take your adventuring to new heights and experience the wilderness in a whole new way? You will learn the skills of orienteering, how to use a map and compass, and experience how teamwork is crucial for a successful expedition. You will take special trips to the wild places around Aspen while learning about the local plants and wildlife. Then, you’ll go on an overnight camping experience planned by you! That’s right, a big part of this ACES Adventure Week is learning how to plan your own outdoor adventures. 

Schedule for the week:
Wednesday: 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at Hallam Lake
Thursday: Meet at the trailhead at 10 a.m. ready for the overnight
Friday: Pickup at trailhead at 12 p.m.

Ready to explore with ACES? Join us in a quest to discover all the mysterious creatures roaming the Hallam Lake Nature Preserve and beyond. Build a fort with your fellow wild explorers to use as a point of departure into the natural world. Go back in time and investigate what roamed this area thousands of years ago. Field trips, guest appearances and plenty of exploration will add zest to this exciting week of adventure. Ready, set, explore!

Grab your hiking boots and hit the trail this summer with ACES! Hiking is the perfect way to learn about Aspen's landscape and wilderness. Hone your skills as a hiker by learning the basics of map reading, leave no trace ethics, how to pack a first aid kit, what to carry in your backpack, the importance of a positive attitude when hiking, and much more. Plentiful water, enough food, good hiking shoes, and a zest for hiking adventures are a must!

Collaboration with the Red Brick Center for the Arts!

How do bees build hives? How are trees used to create homes for forest animals and plants? How do animals and plants work together to build protective, nurturing environments? This week, we will explore our Hallam Lake environments to inspire our own natural structures and spaces.

Are you ready to take your adventuring to new heights and experience the wilderness in a whole new way? You will learn the skills of orienteering, how to use a map and compass, and experience how teamwork is crucial for a successful expedition. You will take special trips to the wild places around Aspen while learning about the local plants and wildlife. Then, you’ll go on an overnight camping experience planned by you! That’s right, a big part of this ACES Adventure Week is learning how to plan your own outdoor adventures. 

Schedule for the week:
Monday-Wednesday: 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at Hallam Lake
Thursday: Meet at the trailhead at 10 a.m. ready for the overnight
Friday: Pickup at trailhead at 12 p.m.

 All creatures have special skills. Humans are masters in the art of storytelling. Since the beginning of our time on earth, we have told stories, especially about the natural world. Every culture has its tales that help people understand their environment, and this week we will investigate them. How does storytelling help human beings survive and adapt? How does one tell a compelling story? Join us as we explore Hallam Lake and the surrounding area and as we craft some of our very own myths and folktales to pass on to our friends, families, and future generations!

Collaboration with the Red Brick Center for the Arts!

What patterns do you see in nature and how are they related? This week you will observe the natural world around Hallam Lake and—it's plants, animals, ponds, and rivers—to decode the patterns and create your own in paintings, collages, prints, and sculpture! Campers will split time between Hallam Lake and the Red Brick Studios.