ELK Youth & Programs in Action!
ELK staff, kids, and community volunteers participate in a day of service. Saturday, March 16th, 2013.
What ELK Means to Me.
Mother of ELK kids speaks out about their experience with ELK.
ELK News
ELK is The Denver Metro Chamber's 2012 Small Nonprofit of the Year!
ELK Opens Doors to the Outdoors
ELK opens new doors of opportunity by engaging and mentoring youth through engaging science education and leadership development programs that provide a real-life context for learning. Youth experience Colorado's natural world, increase their academic science skills, become involved in their neighborhoods and get exposure to careers in the field of natural resources.
Mission
Environmental Learning for Kids cultivates a passion in science, leadership, and service in a diverse community of learners.
Vision
We envision a world in which all people are caretakers of themselves, each other and the natural world.
Values
- Life-long learning
- Diversity and inclusiveness
- Direct experience in the outdoors
- Development of human potential
Focus Areas
- ELK introduces underserved youth to Colorado's natural resources
- ELK immerses youth in science education, career development, and mentoring
- ELK invests in developing youth as stewards and engaged citizens, while cultivating a strong educational value to ensure high school and college graduation
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6060 Broadway,
Denver, CO 80216
Phone: 303-371-8658