The 51st school year at Aspen Country Day begins the Tuesday after Labor Day. We are so excited to welcome everyone back for the best year yet.

In a tradition that builds community in the first few days of school, mixed-grade groups of Sixth, Seventh, and Eighth Graders head out for overnight backpacking and camping trips throughout the White River National Forest.

Start in the classroom for an important intro to the year from your child's teachers, then enjoy a social hour by the ponds brought to you by the PIE Parent Association

Please note, this is a Thursday, with school in session the following day on Friday.

In a gentle but exciting introduction to the Outdoor Education program at Aspen Country Day School, Kindergarteners spend a day in the high country hiking, exploring nature, pitching tents, getting their own Outdoor Ed journals to use throughout the years at ACDS, and (of course) toasting s'mores.

Start in the classroom for an important intro to the year from your child's teachers, then enjoy a social hour by the ponds brought to you by the PIE Parent Association.

A hike to a peak along the Continental Divide, a picnic by a high mountain lake, and time to enjoy the company of classmates, tell stories around the campfire, and explore the natural world. Second Graders have an overnight expedition each fall as the leaves begin to change.

Start in the classroom for an important intro to the year from your child's teachers, then enjoy a social hour by the ponds brought to you by the PIE Parent Association.

Start in the classroom for an important intro to the year from your child's teachers, then enjoy a social hour by the ponds brought to you by the PIE Parent Association.

Camping in Colorado in the fall: an exciting expedition for the First Graders, who have an overnight in the high country. They practice bouldering, hiking, and camping skills, then write in their journals about their adventures. Noga's class goes on Outdoor Ed Wednesday-Thursday, September 29-30. Cathy's class goes Thursday-Friday, September 30-October 1.

Third Graders learn to rock climb, guided by professional instructors. Their introduction to this classic mountain sport emphasizes safety. This is a two-day trip with camping; one group of Third Graders goes Monday-Tuesday, the second group goes Thursday-Friday.

Taking their mountain biking skills to the next level, Fifth Graders camp and explore the extensive network of trails near Fruita, Colorado.