Scholarship Application

Please fill out one form per child. Filling out this form does not guarantee your child's spot in camp.

Step 1: Register your child on Ultracamp for the camp weeks desired. Note that the $50 registration fee is required even if you receive a scholarship.

Step 2: Fill out scholarship application below.

Step 3: Nature Connection staff will review your application and contact you. You will have 7 days to respond, after which we will assume you have declined. If you decide after receiving a scholarship offer not to enroll your child in camp, we are will refund the $50 registration fee.

Thank you to our Scholarship Fund Sponsors: Kampe Foundation, West Elk Community Foundation, Delta Community Foundation, and generous community members.

Camper Name*

First NameLast Name

Camper Grade Level (in the fall of '26)

Parent/Guardian Name*

First NameLast Name

Parent/ Guardian Email*

example@example.com

City/State*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number

Choose and submit one of the following documents for proof of eligibility.*

Proof of your child's active enrollment in MedicaidProof of active enrollment in SNAPWages and tax statement (W-2 and/ or 1099) or last year's federal tax return with all sensitive information blacked outA brief letter stating the hardship and why you need a scholarship

Please attach the document of choice here:*

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Please provide a brief statement of why you are applying for a scholarship*

Household annual income:

What amount are you able to pay per week given your circumstances?*

Which Delta Camp Weeks are you applying for a scholarship?

Week 1 - June 1-4: Wheels DownWeek 2 - June 8-11: Outdoor OlympicsWeek 3 - June 15-18: Passport to the Western SlopeWeek 4 - June 22-25: Outdoor ArtistsWeek 5 - July 6-9: Climb TimeWeek 6 - July 13-16: Wet PlanetWeek 7 - July 20-23: Somethin' FishyWeek 8 - July 27-30: Vintage Vibes

Which Hotchkiss Camp Weeks are you applying for a scholarship?

Week 1- June 1-4: Outdoor OlympicsWeek 2 - June 8-11: Wheels DownWeek 3 - June 15-18: Wet PlanetWeek 4 - June 22-25: Outdoor ArtistsWeek 5 - July 6-9: Climb TimeWeek 6 - July 13-16: Passport to the Western SlopeWeek 7 - July 20-23: Wet Planet Round 2Week 8 - July 27-30: Vintage Vibes

Which middle school program are you applying for a scholarship?

June 1-4: "Send it!" BikingJune 8-11: "Send it!" ClimbingJune 22-25: Boys Outdoor ExploreJuly 6-9: Girls Outdoor Explore

Which Little Wilder Camps are you applying for a scholarship?

June 1-4: The Very Hungry CaterpillarJune 8-11: Going on a Bear HuntJune 15-18: Sylvester and the Magic PebbleJune 22-25: Rainbow Fish

Please note scholarships are dependent on openings and funds available. The Nature Connection will do our best to meet your needs when we can. Once your scholarship request is submitted it may take up to a few weeks for your application to be fully processed. If you have any questions please reach out to our office at (970) 872-5910.

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