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ENOR Environmental Discovery Camp

Eagle’s Nest Owl’s Roost (ENOR) Environmental Discovery Camp has been getting kids outdoors for over 50 years!

Camp days are spent discovering Colorado’s natural and cultural history – while HIKING in a unique local park or open space each day.

Campers are welcomed from all communities in the Denver Metro area, including Golden, Wheat Ridge, Arvada, Denver, Littleton, and Lakewood, to get outside with us every summer.

Camp registration is now open!

ENOR is sponsored by the Jefferson County CSU Extension office.

2026 Camp Dates:

  • June 8-12
  • June 15-19
  • June 22-26
  • No Camp June 29-July 3
  • July 6-10

Drop Off/Pick Up Location & Hours of Operation:

Drop Off & Pick Up at Jefferson County Fairgrounds – Barn 1 (15200 W 6th Ave Golden, CO 80401)

  • Drop Off Hours: 8:00-8:30am
  • Pick Up Hours: 4:00-4:30pm

Registration Fees, Discounts, and Scholarships:

  • Registration Fee: $350/Week
  • $50 Sibling Discount – discount automatically applied at checkout 
  • $50 Jefferson County Government Employee Discount*
  • Scholarships are available – scroll down for more information

Discounts can’t be combined with other offers

*Please email Sharon Moore (srmoore@jeffco.us) for instructions to apply discount code


The Unique Culture of ENOR Environmental Discovery Camp

What sets ENOR Camp apart from other outdoor summer programs is our strong commitment to environmental education, active outdoor experiences, genuine care, and community partnerships.

FOCUS: At ENOR, we go beyond simple recreation. Our primary goal is to inspire a deeper understanding of the environment and foster youth development. Each day is centered around engaging themes that blend science, math, history, art, drama, and teamwork, creating a dynamic and enriching learning environment for every camper.

OUTDOOR ADVENTURE: Campers spend each day hiking through beautiful local parks and open spaces, staying physically active while developing resilience and a lifelong love of nature. Every day offers a new trail and a new opportunity to explore.

CARE: Each camper is paired with a dedicated educator for the entire week, building strong, supportive relationships in a safe and welcoming atmosphere.

PARTNERSHIPS: Our valued partnerships with local experts and organizations bring specialized knowledge and unique experiences to camp, broadening horizons and deepening learning.

ENOR Camp is a licensed day care program through the State of Colorado, ensuring high standards for safety and programming.

Program Descriptions

Creating an Inclusive Camp Community

At ENOR, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment for all campers. To support this goal, we do not accommodate friend grouping requests. While we understand the desire for campers to be with familiar faces, grouping based on friendships can unintentionally create cliques and make it harder for others to feel included.

Our camp structure includes a balance of small and large group activities throughout the day, giving campers plenty of opportunities to connect with both new peers and those they may already know.

Thank you for your understanding and support as we work to ensure every camper feels valued, included, and part of the ENOR community.

ADA

Due to the outdoor venue and physical nature of the program, children must be sighted and ambulatory to attend camp. There are several hikes that are not suitable for non-sighted children as they are steep with loose rocks, posing an accident hazard to the child.  Reasonable accommodation will be made for children with disabilities other than those previously mentioned.

Children with specialized medical needs: Our instructors are not specifically trained to manage specialized medical conditions. If your child requires specialized medical or mental health attention, please contact the camp coordinator in advance of registering to discuss potential accommodation. Decisions will be made in collaboration with families, the camp nurse, and in accordance with Colorado State University’s accommodation policies. Our top priority is the child’s safety and ability to have a fun and successful camp week. ENOR complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Nurse Practice Act.


Scholarship Applications

The purpose of the ENOR Scholarship Program is to expand the availability of the ENOR camp experience to children who would not have the means to attend camp otherwise, and to enrich the lives of all campers participating in the program by providing an opportunity to interact with others from different backgrounds. Scholarships are awarded based on economic need, motivation, commitment, and funding.

El objetivo del programa de becas ENOR es ampliar la disponibilidad de la experiencia del campamento ENOR para niños que de otro modo no tendrían los medios para asistir al campamento, y enriquecer las vidas de todos los campistas que participan en el programa y dar la oportunidad de interactuar con otros. de diferentes orígenes. Las becas se otorgarán en base a necesidad económica, motivación y compromiso, y financiación.

To Apply –

Para Solicitar –

  • Descargue y llene la solicitud
  • Solicitud completetada por correo electronico o correo a srmoore@jeffco.us                                 CSU Extension
    Attn: ENOR Scholarship Application
    15200 W 6th Avenue, Unit C
    Golden CO 80401

Seasonal outdoor educator positions open in February!

ENOR seeks to hire highly qualified and trained professionals as seasonal education staff. We will be looking for individuals that are dedicated to sharing their love of the outdoors with children, for the 2026 camp season. Earn $4k-5k for a 5-week commitment! All education staff must have 455 hours verifiable experience working with groups of 4 or more school-aged children or hold a bachelor’s degree in a related field. Team Supervisors must be at least 21 years old and hold a bachelor’s degree in a related field or have a year’s full-time experience working with school aged children.

Staff hiring begins mid-February. Contact Sharon Moore at the email address below if you are interested in applying for a seasonal staff position.

More information: Sharon Moore – srmoore@jeffco.us

Phone: 303-271-6637 / 303-271-6620

Keeping ahead of COVID-19

This rapidly evolving coronavirus (COVID-19) has imposed an unsettling, fluid situation upon our community and its businesses. While the team here still aims to maintain a “business as usual” approach, we are making a number of significant changes to our operations to account for a situation that is far from normal.

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