Outdoor Lab
The mission of the Outdoor Education Laboratory (Outdoor Lab) program is to enhance and enrich student learning as an integral part of sixth-grade curricula by providing opportunities for hands-on, experiential, authentic learning in an outdoor setting. In addition, Outdoor Lab fosters opportunities for student growth in environmental stewardship through an enhanced awareness, appreciation, and sense of responsibility for the environment, themselves and others.
Outdoor Lab Locations
Outdoor Education Laboratory Schools
Central Office
1829 Denver West Drive, Bldg. 27
Golden, CO 80401
Phone: 303-982-8338
Mount Blue Sky Outdoor Lab School
P.O. Box 1857
201 Evans Ranch Road
Evergreen, CO 80437
Phone: 303-982-5208
Windy Peak Outdoor Lab School
P.O. Box 435
Bailey, CO 80421
Phone: 303-982-9494
Outdoor Lab Spring 2025 Trip Information
February 13 Parent Presentation
This year Creighton Middle School 6th graders will be attending Outdoor Lab from April 15th, 2025 to April 18th, 25.
Pink Team will attend Mt. Blue Sky and Yellow Team will attend Windy Peak.
More information regarding the trip, including the packing list, can be found on the Outdoor Lab Parent Letter and an informational meeting will be held at Creighton on February 13th at 5:30pm in the Library. You can also visit the Outdoor Lab Website for more information, including Frequently Asked Questions.
Outdoor Lab requires that a consent form is completed for every student attending. Please complete the online form for your student by Monday, February 24th (2-24-25).
Pink Team Consent Form:
English - https://forms.gle/ivUXVPzjGRZcDDCu7
Spanish- https://forms.gle/PmZSkPatNEakxepT9
Yellow Team Consent Form:
English - https://forms.gle/8S5ZKg94t1TrWejZ8
Spanish- https://forms.gle/PmZSkPatNEakxepT9
Purple/Silver Teams Consent Form:
English - https://forms.gle/VRTvPTdiVYLUcUgw9
Spanish- https://forms.gle/PmZSkPatNEakxepT9
Cost of the Trip
Fee: $300 can be paid directly to Creighton Middle School via the Campus Parent Portal. Please contact the financial secretary if assistance is needed. If you think you may qualify for financial assistance (formerly called Free & Reduced Lunch), please fill out the student benefit application in SchoolCafe.
Medications and Medical Needs
If your child requires medications, EPI pens, inhalers, etc. an additional form will need to be filled out and turned into your homeschool’s health room up to two weeks prior to departure. This form requires a physician or provider with prescriptive authorities signature and can be found here
If you have any questions or concerns regarding your student's health or medication needs, please contact your school's health room aide/nurse, Silja Haagenson at silja.haagenson@jeffco.k12.co.us
Buy Outdoor Lab Merch
The Outdoor Lab Foundation sells optional Outdoor Lab gear that can be purchased on their website. https://outdoorlabfoundationcreighton.itemorder.com/ Orders are due by Monday, April 7th and gear will be delivered to the school on Wednesday, April 9th. The Foundation thanks you for your order and support.
Got Questions?
If you have any questions about your child's trip please contact:
Pink Team: Ms. Driscoll ca.driscoll@jeffco.k12.co.us
Yellow Team: Mrs. Falconer wendy.falconer@jeffco.k12.co.us
Purple/Silver Teams: Gabi Bowles gabi.bowles@jeffco.k12.co.us