4-H Youth Summer Camp

ENOR Environmental Discovery Camp

Eagle’s Nest Owl’s Roost (ENOR) Environmental Discovery Camp has been getting kids outdoors for 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.

ENOR was recognized by Jefferson County Open Space as a pioneer of environmental education and was honored with the Gambel Oak award at the Jefferson County Conservation Awards in 2024. Hear more about our camp and nomination, here – 2024 Conservation Awards – Gambel Oak – ENOR Environmental Discovery Camp (youtube.com)

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.

ENOR is sponsored by the Jefferson County CSU Extension office.

2025 Camp Dates:

• June 9-13
• June 16-20
• June 23-27
• No Camp June 30-July 4
• July 7-11

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)

• NEW 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
• $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

ENOR’s Distinctive Camp Culture

Distinct from other outdoor summer camps are ENOR’s FOCUS, OUTDOOR ACTIVITY, CARE, AND PARTNERSHIPS.

ENOR’s FOCUS is environmental education and youth development rather than recreation. Each day the curriculum highlights unique environmental and social themes that guide learning. Science, math, history, drama, art, and teamwork are woven into the activities to meet the diverse interests of the young learners.

OUTDOOR ACTIVITY: To encourage healthy lifestyles, active engagement with the outdoors, and perseverance through challenge, the camp day includes hiking in local parks and open spaces. Campers are transported by passenger vans to unique locations each day.

CARE: Campers are assigned to one caring educator for the week.  This gives campers the opportunity to bond with their leader and peers, creating a pathway to comfort and safety, supporting an environment of learning.

PARTNERSHIPS: Personalized instruction is paired with supplemental programming from a number of community partners that enhance the opportunity for the campers to broaden their horizons and interact with professionals in various fields.

ENOR Camp is a licensed day care program, with the State of Colorado.

Program Descriptions

• Owl’s Roost (4^th grade in fall 2025)
• Eagle’s Nest (5^th grade in fall 2025)
• Falcon’s Aerie (6^th grade in fall 2025)
• Raptors Retreat (7^th & 8^th in fall 2025)
• Trail Stewardship Team for youth for teens 14-18 years old.
• Youth Leadership Team for teens 16-18 years old.

To create a space that is welcoming to all campers, ENOR does not accommodate friend grouping requests. Grouping campers with friends can unintentionally create groups that easily become exclusive to others. The camp program includes small and large group activities throughout the day allowing for meaningful learning experiences in small groups, coupled with large group activities, giving friends the opportunity to spend time with familiar AND new friends. We appreciate your understanding and support in this matter.

     Please note:

• 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 rock, posing an accident hazard to the child.  Reasonable accommodations will be made for children with disabilities other than those previously mentioned. Children with specialized medical needs: Instructors are not specifically trained in the care of children with specialized medical needs. If your child has a condition requiring specialized medical attention, please contact the camp coordinator to see if accommodations can be made. Please keep in mind that our primary concern is for the child’s safety.  ENOR complies with the American with Disabilities Act 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 and 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 –

• Download and fill out form
• Email or mail completed application to srmoore@jeffco.us
  CSU Extension
  Attn: ENOR Scholarship Application
  15200 W 6th Avenue, Unit C
  Golden CO 80401

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

Camp Staff:

ENOR seeks to hire highly qualified and trained professionals as seasonal education staff. We are looking for individuals that are dedicated to sharing their love of the outdoors with children. 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.

ENOR Educator Job Flyer Coming Soon

ENOR Supervisor Job Flyer Coming Soon

More information: Sharon Moore – srmoore@co.jefferson.co.us

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