The Nature Connection Program Contract 2021-2022

  • Delta County & Olathe Schools Program Contract

    & Coalition Partners 2025-2026
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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 Steph at stephanie.seitz@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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    Water Sports
    Mountain Biking
    Cross Country Skiing
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    Skis for Kids (4th Graders). $10 suggested participant fee. *See payment note below Product Image
    Skis for Kids (4th Graders). $10 suggested participant fee. *See payment note below

    Skis 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. 

    $ Free
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    Winter Ecology Days (6th Graders). $10 suggested participant fee. *See payment note below Product Image
    Winter Ecology Days (6th Graders). $10 suggested participant fee. *See payment note below

    Winter 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. 

    $ Free
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    Low Ropes Day at Sweitzer (7th or 9th Grade). $10 suggested donation per participant. *See payment note below Product Image
    Low Ropes Day at Sweitzer (7th or 9th Grade). $10 suggested donation per participant. *See payment note below

    New for the 25/26 school year, we are excited to offer a program at Sweitzer Lake's new Low Ropes Course! This program is designed to help students grow in their communication, problem solving, and teamwork skills as they take on different challenges and obstacles to overcome as a group.

    $ Free
      
    Ski Field Trip (not associated with Skis for Kids or Winter Ecology Programs). $10 suggested participant fee. *See payment note below Product Image
    Ski Field Trip (not associated with Skis for Kids or Winter Ecology Programs). $10 suggested participant fee. *See payment note below

    Nature 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.   

    $ Free
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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 below

    The 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 below

    Designed 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.

    $10.00
      
    Gear to Go (Equipment Lending Program) - Price TBD Product Image
    Gear to Go (Equipment Lending Program) - Price TBD

    Nature 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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    Other
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  • Next Steps & Requirements for Service:

    Please make sure to complete the following requirements BEFORE your outing.
    Next Steps & Requirements for Service:

  • 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), Low Ropes (7th & 9th) and Learn to Bike (K-3rd grade) during the 25/26 school year. We do encourage schools to charge a $10/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 family buy-in and value to the programs. If these costs are a barrier for any of your students, please let us know and we can waive fees for students facing financial need. Fees collected can be passed along to the Nature Connection to offset gear maintenance and so our programs remain accessible for all students.

  • Sizing Forms (Ski Trips):

    For our standard Skis for Kids and Winter Ecology field trips, we will not need a sizing chart. However, if your ski trip is through our Gear to Go program, please make sure to send us your sizing chart at least a week before you pick up equipment for your group. Thanks!

  • Permission Slips:

    Program waivers are required for all individuals (adult and child) participating in an offsite activity (Skis for Kids, Bike or SUP Day, Low Ropes). 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 stephanie.seitz@deltaschools.com.

  • Thank you for getting more youth outdoors!

    We will be getting back to you soon to confirm.
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