Ute Springs' curriculum for children and youth is based on the State of Colorado and Eagle County School District's emotional and social wellness standards, Olweus Bullying Prevention Programs, Sanford Harmony University teaching strategies, and the safety requirements set forth under our two Colorado child care licenses. The curriculum is infused with our unique core values of C.A.R.I.N.G.:
Compassion
Adventure
Relationships
Integrity
Nature
Giving Back
- "Truthfully, I hoped that (my daughter) would be outside with kids of similar age enjoying some different activities in the valley but I didn't realize the level of educational goals that would be achieved. She had a fantastic time. Every day she had interesting details to share about the day. This was one of her all-time favorite camps." -Middle school camp mom
- "I learned that teamwork is powerful" -Elementary Adventure Camper
- "I learned to be courageous, kind and friendly. I also learned how to fish, walk a horse and to make friends"-Elementary Adventure Camper
- "Be daring! Try something new! Try to participate, because the end result is really great!" - student
- "...USELC has created a program that connects the self to the outdoors in a purposeful compassionate way that is unlike any other available." - parent
- "Thank you for the 'trip of a lifetime' that our daughter just came home from with her eighth grade! Camp Hale, the leadership games and experiences, and how the team celebrates children will not be forgotten. - parent
- "Something I learned at Ute Springs is that you should set goals in the morning to have a good day"- Middle School Challenge Camper
- "We don't JUST do things to have fun but we also do them to learn a lesson"- Middle School Challenge Camper
- "I learned how to better handle and to deal with problems with other people" -High School Leadership Camper
- "I will use my skills to talk to my dad about letting me do what I LOVE to do"- High School Leadership Camper
- "Something I think I will use with friends is problem solving" - High School Leadership Camper
- "I think I will be more confident in school after this camp" -High School Leadership Camper
- "We deeply value our partnership with Ute Springs. Their programs provide hands on experiences in our natural surroundings that teach global-ready skills, like building critical thinking and problem solving, collaborating and leading, enhancing a child's natural curiosity, and expanding their imagination." Dr. Jason Glass, Superintendent Eagle County School District.
Ute Springs Experiential Learning Center empowers social-emotional leadership through adventures in nature.
At Ute Springs, we believe that everyone gains additional tools to thrive within his community from experiences in the great outdoors. Our primary goal is to elevate participants' social-emotional wellness. Ute Springs programs help kids of all ages to learn how to build trusting connections and relationships, to improve self-esteem, and to invest in personal and social leadership skills through experiential education in our shared natural environment.
Learning by doing creates opportunities for positive, impactful change and growth. Through experiential learning, we at Ute Springs provide participants the freedom to try new things, to step outside of their comfort zone, and to learn from their mistakes. Problem solving becomes active. Skills taught by Ute Springs impart and reinforce key global-ready skills like:
- Critical thinking and problem solving;
- Agility and adaptability;
- Curiosity and imagination;
- Accessing and analyzing information;
- Collaboration across networks and leading by influence.
Because of budgetary cuts to education at the state level, Ute Springs' curriculum is needed more now than ever.
Organization name
Ute Springs Experiential Learning Center
other names
USELC
2014
Tax id (EIN)
46-4463578
Category
Youth Development
Colorado State Tax Credits
Colorado Child Care Credit
Address
108 W. 2nd StreetOther
PO Box 5799Eagle County, CO, US