Grades 10-12

YIN empowers youth to be the next generation of changemakers in their community. This year -long program for high school students from Aspen to Parachute combines outdoor education, service-learning, and community engagement throughout our region. Students explore the outdoors, develop hands-on skills, and learn about the role they can play in taking care of our communities. There is no cost to participate and no prior experience is needed.

There is no cost to participate. All participants receive a $1,500 award over the course of the program.

All gear and supplies will be provided. We’ll get you what you need!

All transportation will be provided. Students are welcome to drive to programs sites.

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Ages 8-18.

Designed for any age-group, these hands-on projects give students a chance to create a lasting, positive impact on our shared outdoors. 

We pride ourselves on creating a custom experience for each group that partners with RFOV. Through the lens of stewardship, we address topics ranging from ecology, land use, writing, art and more. Inquire about how we can extend your classroom to the trail! Each program can be tied to current curriculum and learning goals, with lessons incorporated during the project.

Booking a field trip for Outdoor Education? RFOV can lead a stewardship component and provides students with a chance to get their hands dirty and make a positive impact on the area they are visiting. Offered approximately 3 times weekly from April through October (weather & trail conditions permitting.)

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Ages 11-14.

For students who are interested in trying new “adventure sports” while learning about and giving back to the trails, land, and ecosystems that surround them!

Adventure Stewards is a summertime program. Adventure activities include mountain biking, rock climbing and more! Two one-week sessions offered in June available

Registration is now open

Cost is $500 for a 5-day session. Financial aid is available.

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Ages 8-18.

The “O” in RFOV means more than just trails! We aim to engage students in the stewardship of any shared outdoors space, and that can begin right outside the classroom window!

Reach out to RFOV to plan a day of service on school grounds - projects may include mulching trees and pulling weeds, planting for pollinators, installing bird/bat/bee boxes or other stewardship projects you have in mind. Please allow plenty of time for planning and coordination.

Booking begins in winter for all spring academic year dates.

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Ages 4-8

Offered in conjunction with several community projects during the project season, this program is for our youngest students ages 4-8. While parents/guardians take part in the Community Project, RFOV Educators will lead students in structured nature play, activities and discovery tied to the theme of the day’s project

Visit our calendar to see the projects where this program is offered

By participating in an RFOV project, students can receive service hours for college applications, capstone projects, high school service hour requirements, Eagle Scout or Girl Scout projects, community service hours and more! RFOV education staff will be happy to assist groups or individuals through the process of a stewardship-centered project.

If you are a student interested discussing service hours, please fill out an interest request form