• Delta County & Olathe Schools Program Contract

    & Coalition Partners 2022-2023
    Delta County & Olathe Schools Program Contract
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  • Generation Wild Reporting Data

    Generation Wild Reporting Data

    Please fill out the information below accurately, it is imperative to our GOCO grant reporting. If any of this information changes after submission, please inform Tori at torreya.swift@deltaschools.com.

  • Program Information

    Please fill out the number of participants for the program plus adults in the total.

  • *Please contact your local bus barn to schedule your trip*

    Provide them with details such as location, arrival time and departure - once confirmed with Nature Connection.
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    Skis for Kids (4th Graders). $5 suggested participant donation. *See payment note below Product Image
    Skis for Kids (4th Graders). $5 suggested participant donation. *See payment note belowSkis for Kids field trips are for 4th graders in Delta County and Olathe Schools. Students are taught an introduction to cross country skiing and may include a winter science station like snow pit observations.
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    Winter Ecology Days (6th Graders). $5 suggested participant donation. *See payment note below Product Image
    Winter Ecology Days (6th Graders). $5 suggested participant donation. *See payment note belowWinter Ecology Days are for 6th graders in Delta County and Olathe Schools. Kids learn fundamentals of cross country skiing and participate in winter ecology workshops with partner organizations like the US Forest Service and Colorado Parks and Wildlife.
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    Ski Field Trip (not associated with Skis for Kids or Winter Ecology Programs). $5 suggested participant donation. *See payment note below Product Image
    Ski Field Trip (not associated with Skis for Kids or Winter Ecology Programs). $5 suggested participant donation. *See payment note belowNature Connection offers limited XC ski field trips to grades beyond DCSD 4th and 6th. Price includes skis, boots and poles for each participant, along with transportation of the gear trailer to the trip location. Contact us about potential for NC staff support and instruction.
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    Bike Day at the Nature Connection or Confluence Park. $10 suggested donation per participant. *See payment note below Product Image
    Bike Day at the Nature Connection or Confluence Park. $10 suggested donation per participant. *See payment note belowThe Nature Connection offers bike day field trips to all grade levels. We bring our bike trailer to Confluence Park in Delta or Crossroads Park in Hotchkiss and can host up to 25 kids at a time on bikes for 2 hour segments.
    $10.00
    Location Total number of participants
    Confluence Bike Park Delta
    Crossroads Bike Park Hotchkiss

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    Learn to Bike Program (K-3rd Graders). Suggested $5 per participant donation. *See payment note below Product Image
    Learn to Bike Program (K-3rd Graders). Suggested $5 per participant donation. *See payment note belowDesigned for elementary students in K-3rd grade, this program established in 2020 helps students build confidence on bikes and teaches responsible recreation and land stewardship. Nature Connection staff and volunteers will bring a trailer full of bikes to a participating school and offer levels of instruction to students during PE class.
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    SUP Day at Sweitzer or Crawford Reservoirs. Suggested $10 per participant donation. *See payment note below. Product Image
    SUP Day at Sweitzer or Crawford Reservoirs. Suggested $10 per participant donation. *See payment note below.SUP Days are teacher/educator led outings using Nature Connection's SUP trailer at either Sweitzer or Crawford State Park. Trip leads must be a Gear to Go member with the Nature Connection. Time frame is generally restricted to 2 hour increments but negotiable. *Thanks to our partnership with CPW, the park pass day fee is waived, if confirmed as an official Nature Connection trip through Gear to Go.
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    Gear to Go (Equipment Lending Program) - Price TBD Product Image
    Gear to Go (Equipment Lending Program) - Price TBDNature Connection offers equipment lending to Gear to Go trained members (teachers and educators) who are self sustained and not needing NC’s staff support. Gear to Go provides outdoor equipment to support field trip camp outs, backpacking trips, stand up paddle boarding, archery and cross country skiing. Please reach out to our office with a specific gear request to make sure your needed equipment is available on the dates of your planned trip. PRICE: TBD - must fill out Gear to Go request form additionally.
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  • Thanks to our Great Outdoors Colorado Grant, all transportation and staffing costs for field trips are currently subsidized!

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  • Next Steps & Requirements for Service:

    Please make sure to complete the following requirements BEFORE your outing.
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  • Payment:

    Delta County and Olathe Schools will not be invoiced for our core programs including Skis for Kids (4th grade), Winter Ecology Day (6th grade), and Learn to Bike (K-3rd grade) during the 22/23 school year. We do encourage schools to charge a $5/student fee to all the families who participate in these programs. We have found that a nominal fee (especially for the off-site field trips) prevents last minute cancellations and creates a family buy-in and value to the programs. Some schools decide to have the PTO cover any student with financial hardship. Any fees collected can be passed along to the Nature Connection as a donation to offset gear maintenance and so our programs remain accessible for all students. All other groups are asked to have payment by the date of the outing. Checks can be made out to the Nature Connection and sent to 397 Miners Way, Hotchkiss, CO 81419.

  • Certificate of Liability:

    A ‘Certificate of Liability Insurance’ from your school (ex: Montrose County School District) is required each year if you are outside of the Delta County School District. Please add in ‘The Nature Connection/Delta County School District’ as “Additionally Insured” and send to Tori at torreya.swift@deltaschools.com.

  • Sizing Forms (Ski Trips Only):

    Sizing form completed & returned for all participants (student/adult) for gear organization purposes

  • Permission Slips:

    Program waivers are required for all individuals (adult and child) participating in an offsite activity (Skis for Kids, Bike or SUP Day). We have digital waivers readily available on our website. Please inquire if you need paper copies. Waivers will be emailed to you before the outing or you can find and complete on our website (yellow link on home page) or contact torreya.swift@deltaschools.com.
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  • Thank you for getting more youth outdoors!

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