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ÌýÌýFrequently Asked QuestionsÌý

June 9-13Ìý(Online registration closes May 30. Call 303-492-7188 to register after this date.)
9:30am-3pm
$650
Location: TBD

IMPORTANT NOTE: This class will incorporate a number of field trips. The instructor team is currently working on developing a detailed schedule to provide to participants. Scheduled field trips will include the possible use of public transportation, walking (to locations that are walkable), and driving/carpooling to further locations (the furthest possibility currently being considered is the Butterfly Pavilion).

Throughout human history, people have been observing life and wondering: why does that thing do that? The field of inquiry that uses an observation-focused approach to understand nature is called natural history, and understanding natural history can teach us about local organisms, inspire creative research, and connect us to the places where we live. What’s more, is that studying natural history can help us develop observational and problem solving skills, interdisciplinary thinking, and provides us with the detailed information needed to understand and solve environmental problems from the local to the global scale. In this course, we will learn about the biodiversity of the Front Range, focusing on insects, reptiles and amphibians, and plants with historical importance. We will emphasize hands-on exploration, learning how to identify insects and preserve plants in the laboratory. We will take field trips to wild places to observe animals in their natural environments, and visit local museums to meet with experts cataloguing a wide variety of species. Throughout the course, we’ll nurture our creativity through scientific illustration, all while garnering a deep connection to our local environment.

What to Bring:ÌýWhile at Science Discovery, participants are expected to store their personal belongings in their backpack. Space is limited so please limit the number of personal items brought from home. All items should be labeled with the participant’s first and last name in case an item is misplaced.ÌýPlease haveÌýyour child bring the following each day:

• A backpackÌýfor carrying personal items and any class materials they will be bringing home
• Filled water bottle(s)
• Snacks (1-2 depending on child's needs)
• A sack lunch that does not require refrigeration
• Closed-toed shoes
• A hair tie to hold back lengthy hair, if applicable
• All classesÌýspend a portion of each day outside. Please have your child bring clothing appropriate for the daily forecasted weather (jacket, sweatshirt,Ìýrain poncho, etc.)
• Optional:ÌýA mask or any additional Personal Protective Equipment the child wishes to utilize

Grade Policy:ÌýCU Science Discovery serves students in grades K-12. Careful consideration is used to determine grade levels for all camps and classes. To provide the highest quality experience for all participants, it is necessary to adhere to the specified grade range for all camps and classes.

Cancellation and Transfer Policy:ÌýScience Discovery has designed its cancellation policy to minimize the number of camp and classÌýspots that are unused due to last-minute cancellations. Cancellations made more than 30 days prior to the start of the camp/class will incur a $35 administrative fee. NoÌýrefunds will be given for cancellations made within 30 days of the start of the camp/class. In the event that a camp/classÌýis cancelled by Science Discovery, registrants will receive a full refund.ÌýTransfer requests made up to 30 days prior to the start of a camp/class will incur a $15ÌýadministrativeÌýfee. Transfer requests made within 30Ìýdays of the the start of a camp/class will incur a $35 administrative fee.

CU Â鶹ӰԺ employs a framework for public health andÌýCOVID-19 decision-makingÌýthat follows Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance. While masks areÌýoptional on the CU Â鶹ӰԺ campus, we encourage those who prefer to do so to continue wearing them.ÌýProperly fitted N95 or KN95 masks remain an effective tool for preventing transmission, especially in conjunction with vaccination. Students, parents and staff are encouragedÌýto stay home if they are feeling sick or haveÌýCOVID-like symptoms.

Feeling under the weather? You should begin isolation at home as soon as you:

• Begin to experienceÌý.
• Receive a positive test result for COVID-19, regardless of whether you have symptoms.
• Have been instructed to isolate by a healthcare provider or public health staff member.

When considering policy changes around COVID-19 transmission prevention, CU Science Discovery will adhere to all campus, county and Public Health guidelines.Ìý(Updated JanuaryÌý2024)