Denver ADVENTURES

Experiential learning

HOST YOUR NEXT FIELD TRIP / STEM ADVENTURE WITH US!

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Denver ADVENTURES

Take the classroom outside.

Bring learning to life with a hands-on field trip in the Colorado mountains. Denver Adventures offers customizable outdoor experiences that give students the opportunity to explore science, math, ecology, geography, navigation, physical education, teamwork and more in a real-world environment.

Programs can be tailored for elementary, middle and high school students based on age, learning objectives, group needs and available time.

ZIPLINE • HIKING • BIRDING • MOUNTAIN BIKING • GPS NAVIGATION • SIGHTSEEING

ABOUT OUR Educational adventures

MORE THAN A FIELD TRIP

With experiential learning, students learn differently when they can see it, experience it and apply it.

A trip to Denver Adventures can reinforce classroom concepts through observation, movement, measurement, navigation, problem solving, data collection and teamwork.

Teachers can choose a single adventure or combine activities to create a field experience that supports their classroom goals.

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WHY DENVER ADVENTURES?

Denver Adventures provides guided Rocky Mountain experiences from our location in Conifer, Colorado, approximately 30-40 minutes from downtown Denver. Our adventures are designed for groups and can be customized around the students, schedule and goals of your school.

READY TO TAKE YOUR CLASSROOM OUTSIDE?

Tell us your grade level, number of students and learning goals, and we'll help you build a field trip that fits your group.

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CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS

SCIENCE & PHYSICS
Bring concepts like gravity, motion, forces, friction, speed, energy and weather into the real world through ziplining, mountain biking and hiking.

ECOLOGY & BIOLOGY
Explore habitats, ecosystems, biodiversity, wildlife, plant life, adaptations and human impact through hiking and birding.

MATH
Turn distance, time, speed, measurement, estimation, ratios, elevation, slope and data collection into hands-on learning.

GEOGRAPHY & EARTH SCIENCE
Explore maps, elevation, terrain, geology, erosion, mountain environments and Colorado's natural landscape.

TECHNOLOGY & GPS NAVIGATION
Introduce students to coordinates, mapping, GPS technology, route planning, spatial reasoning and real-world navigation.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Develop balance, coordination, cardiovascular endurance, movement skills and an appreciation for lifelong outdoor recreation.

SOCIAL STUDIES & COLORADO STUDIES
Explore how geography, natural resources, recreation, tourism and people have shaped Colorado and its mountain communities.

LEADERSHIP & TEAMWORK
Students practice communication, problem solving, perseverance, decision-making and encouraging others while experiencing something outside their everyday classroom environment.

EXAMPLES OF FIELD TRIP OPTIONS
CHOOSE ONE ADVENTURE OR MULTIPLE (CUSTOMIZABLE)

ROCKY MOUNTAIN STEM ADVENTURE
Grades 4-8 | Zipline + GPS Navigation

Explore gravity, motion, speed, distance, measurement, coordinates and navigation.

ROCKY MOUNTAIN ECOLOGY EXPLORER
Grades 3-8 | Hiking + Birding

Investigate habitats, biodiversity, wildlife adaptations, ecosystems and responsible recreation.

PHYSICS IN MOTION
Grades 6-12 | Zipline + Mountain Biking

Experience potential and kinetic energy, gravity, friction, speed, slope and forces outside the classroom.

COLORADO GEOGRAPHY & NAVIGATION CHALLENGE
Grades 4-12 | GPS + Hiking + Sightseeing

Explore coordinates, mapping, elevation, topography, orientation and Rocky Mountain geography.

OUTDOOR LEADERSHIP CHALLENGE
Grades 6-12 | Customizable Activities

Build communication, teamwork, confidence, decision-making and problem-solving skills through shared outdoor challenges.

OUTDOOR RECREATION & CAREERS
Grades 9-12 | Adventure + Career Exploration

Introduce students to careers in outdoor recreation, tourism, guiding, operations, hospitality, land stewardship and adventure programming.

 

TURN THE MOUNTAINS INTO A LAB

A Denver Adventures field trip can continue before and after students visit.

Teachers can incorporate:

  • Pre-trip classroom questions and vocabulary

  • Predictions and hypotheses

  • On-site observation and data collection

  • Measurements and calculations

  • Nature and wildlife observations

  • Mapping and navigation exercises

  • Team challenges

  • Post-trip graphs, reports or reflection assignments

For example, students studying physics could predict how speed may change on a zipline, observe variables during their experience, then return to class to calculate rates, graph results and discuss the forces involved.

Denver Adventures' zipline course spans approximately 1.5 miles, with varying line lengths and elevations; speeds can reach up to 60 mph and heights up to 250 feet depending on conditions, giving teachers several real-world concepts they can build lessons around. Denver Adventures

SUPPORTING COLORADO CLASSROOM LEARNING

Our outdoor experiences can reinforce concepts found throughout the Colorado Academic Standards, including Science, Mathematics, Social Studies, Physical Education, Reading, Writing & Communicating and Computer Science.

Teachers and school districts determine how individual field experiences align with their specific curriculum and grade-level requirements. Colorado Department of Education

 

SCHOOL FIELD TRIPS & OUTDOOR EDUCATION

  • Young woman with long braid and orange helmet enjoying zip lining in lush green forest, smiling and making peace sign with her hand.

    ROCKY MOUNTAIN STEM ADVENTURE

    Grades 4–8 | Zipline + GPS Navigation

    Turn the Colorado mountains into a hands-on STEM classroom! Students will experience science, technology, engineering and math concepts through an exciting combination of ziplining and GPS navigation. Along the way, students can explore gravity, motion, speed, distance, measurement, coordinates and navigation while working together outside the traditional classroom. Our guides help create an engaging experience that can be customized around your group's age, schedule and learning goals.

    Example: Start the day with a GPS navigation challenge where students work together using coordinates and problem-solving skills, break for lunch in our nature park, and finish with a zipline adventure that brings concepts like gravity, motion and speed to life.

    CONTACT US BY PHONE @ 303-984-6151
    EMAIL INFO@DENVERADVENTURES.COM
    or FILL OUT THE FORM BELOW.


  • Person holding a GPS device over a forest trail surrounded by wildflowers and tall pine trees, with mountains in the background.

    COLORADO GEOGRAPHY & NAVIGATION CHALLENGE

    Grades 4–12 | GPS + Hiking + Sightseeing

    Put maps, coordinates and geography into students' hands with an interactive adventure through the Colorado Front Range. Students can explore GPS navigation, coordinates, direction, distance, elevation, topography and Rocky Mountain geography while learning to observe the landscape around them. Activities can be adjusted for different grade levels and abilities.

    Example: Students work in groups through a GPS navigation challenge, using coordinates and clues to reach different locations. Continue with a guided hike and sightseeing experience where students can observe elevation, terrain, landforms and the surrounding mountain environment.


    CONTACT US BY PHONE @ 303-984-6151
    EMAIL INFO@DENVERADVENTURES.COM
    or FILL OUT THE FORM BELOW.

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    ROCKY MOUNTAIN ECOLOGY EXPLORER

    Grades 3–8 | Hiking + Birding

    Give students the opportunity to explore a Rocky Mountain ecosystem firsthand! This outdoor learning experience combines hiking and birding with opportunities to observe wildlife, habitats, biodiversity, adaptations, plant life and environmental relationships. Students can practice observation, ask questions and discover how plants, animals and people interact within a mountain environment.

    Example: Take a guided hike through the nature park while students look for birds, wildlife signs, plants and different habitats. Stop along the way for observations and discussions before enjoying lunch surrounded by the Colorado mountains.

    CONTACT US BY PHONE @ 303-984-6151
    EMAIL INFO@DENVERADVENTURES.COM
    or FILL OUT THE FORM BELOW.

  • Group of hikers walking on a trail through a desert landscape with large red rock formations and a blue sky with scattered clouds.

    PHYSICS IN MOTION

    Grades 6–12 | Zipline + Mountain Biking

    Take physics off the whiteboard and put it into motion! Students can experience concepts such as potential and kinetic energy, gravity, friction, speed, slope, balance and forces through ziplining and mountain biking. This program gives students a memorable way to connect classroom lessons with movement and real-world experiences while enjoying an active day outdoors.

    Example: Begin with mountain biking and explore how terrain, slope, balance and friction affect movement. After lunch, take to the ziplines where students can connect concepts involving gravity, energy, forces and speed with what they are experiencing firsthand.

    CONTACT US BY PHONE @ 303-984-6151
    EMAIL INFO@DENVERADVENTURES.COM
    or FILL OUT THE FORM BELOW.


  • OUTDOOR LEADERSHIP CHALLENGE

    Grades 6–12 | Customizable Activities

    Build stronger student groups through an outdoor experience focused on communication, teamwork, leadership, confidence and problem-solving. Choose from our adventure activities to create challenges that encourage students to listen, communicate, support one another and work toward shared goals. Programs can be customized for student leadership groups, sports teams, clubs, class groups and other school organizations.

    Example: Begin with a team GPS navigation challenge where students must communicate and make decisions together, enjoy lunch as a group, and finish with ziplining where students can encourage their classmates, challenge themselves and celebrate the day together.

    CONTACT US BY PHONE @ 303-984-6151
    EMAIL INFO@DENVERADVENTURES.COM
    or FILL OUT THE FORM BELOW.

  • OUTDOOR RECREATION & CAREERS

    Grades 9–12 | Adventure + Career Exploration

    Show students that the outdoor industry is more than recreation - it's also a career. This experience introduces students to the many roles involved in outdoor recreation, tourism, guiding, hospitality, operations, customer service, land stewardship and adventure programming. Students can experience an adventure while also getting a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to operate an outdoor recreation business.

    Example: Spend part of the day experiencing one of our outdoor adventures, then explore the operations behind it. Students can learn about guiding, guest experience, safety, scheduling, equipment, tourism, land use and the different career paths that help make an outdoor adventure company run.

    CONTACT US BY PHONE @ 303-984-6151
    EMAIL INFO@DENVERADVENTURES.COM
    or FILL OUT THE FORM BELOW.

SCHOOL FIELD TRIP & OUTDOOR EDUCATIONAL stat CARD

  • Outdoor learning gives students the opportunity to connect classroom concepts with real-world experiences through exploration, observation, movement and problem-solving.

  • Activities such as ziplining, hiking, birding, mountain biking and GPS navigation can reinforce concepts in science, math, ecology, geography and physical education through hands-on experiences.

  • Students can explore gravity, motion, speed, distance, elevation, ecosystems, wildlife and navigation while seeing how these concepts apply outside of the classroom.

  • Outdoor learning experiences can support focus, curiosity and student engagement by giving students a change of environment from the traditional classroom and opportunities to learn through observation and experience.

  • Hands-on challenges encourage critical thinking and problem-solving, giving students opportunities to apply classroom concepts to real-world situations.

  • Shared outdoor activities encourage teamwork and communication as students listen, share ideas, support classmates and work together toward common goals.

  • Participating in group challenges can help students develop leadership and collaboration skills by recognizing individual strengths and learning how different roles contribute to a team's success.

  • Outdoor activities provide opportunities for movement and physical activity while introducing students to hiking, mountain biking and other forms of outdoor recreation.

  • Exploring a natural mountain environment allows students to observe wildlife, habitats, ecosystems, geology and human interactions with the environment firsthand.

  • GPS navigation and outdoor challenges give students opportunities to practice decision-making, spatial awareness, mapping and navigation skills in a real-world setting.

  • Time outdoors gives students an opportunity to step away from screens and traditional classroom routines while exploring, asking questions and making meaningful connections with the world around them.

  • Experiences can be adapted for elementary, middle and high school students, allowing teachers to connect activities with age-appropriate learning goals and classroom topics.

OUR UNIQUE SERVICES

ADD ANY OF THE SERVICES BELOW TO CUSTOMIZE YOUR SCHOOL FIELD TRIP

  • Combine multiple adventures into one field trip. Create a full day of hands-on learning by combining activities such as GPS navigation, hiking, birding, mountain biking, sightseeing and ziplining. Groups can even enjoy lunch in the nature park between activities.

  • Customize the experience around your curriculum. Tell us what your students are learning and we can help select activities that connect with subjects such as science, math, ecology, geography, physical education, navigation, leadership and teamwork.

  • Choose activities appropriate for your students. Programs can be customized for elementary, middle and high school groups, with activities selected based on age, physical abilities, learning goals and the overall experience your school is looking for.

  • Add transportation for an easier field trip day. Transportation options are available in the Denver area with our 15-passenger vans, helping schools simplify transportation to and from Denver Adventures.

  • Turn the day into a team-building experience. Add group challenges focused on communication, leadership, collaboration and problem-solving while giving students an opportunity to work together outside of their normal classroom environment.

  • Let us know about special accommodations. Our team can work with teachers and administrators to understand individual group needs and help customize the experience whenever possible.

  • Build a half-day or full-day experience. Whether you are looking for one primary activity or a complete outdoor learning day with multiple adventures, we can help build an itinerary around your group's schedule, goals and budget.

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