ELK has spent more than 26 years building an inclusive and diverse community of inspired environmental stewards in Colorado.
Inspire
youth to have high expectations of themselves by exposing them to the outdoors and engaging them in service-learning projects. For many of the youth ELK serves, it’s their first experience with the outdoors.
Educate
youth through science and environmental
education embedded in all of our programs and activities,
furthering students’ understanding and attitudes toward
science, the outdoors, their communities, college, and
careers
Transform
youth by endowing them with increased academic skills, civic and community leadership, environmental stewardship, and employment opportunities.
Our Mission
Environmental Learning for Kids cultivates a passion in science, leadership, and service in a diverse community of learners.
Our Vision
We envision a world in which all people are caretakers of themselves, each other, and the natural world.
Our Values
Life-Long Learning
Diversity & Inclusiveness
Direct Experience in the Outdoors
Development of Human Potential
Our Impact
Our Programs are FREE for ELK Families
We love our ELK families! If your child is anywhere from 5 to 25 years old, we encourage you to enroll. Our programs are absolutely FREE for families.
