Worldmind Nature Immersion School

With the end of the 2026-27 school year approaching, we want to express gratitude to our teachers, directors, community partners, parents, and of course our amazing students! Whether finishing their very first year or a Worldmind veteran, our students will move forward with knowledge, experiences, and memories to last a lifetime!

Our YMCA mountain camping trip back in February left our students with both memories and skills to enrich their daily lives. Here, our students are enjoying a lesson in archery, honing their focus, patience, and motor skills. 🏹

Gross motor skills are such an important part of nature school! Whether we are climbing indoors or out, our students are prepared for big hikes, nature exploration, etc. Pictured here, our students had a fantastic time at their YMCA field trip back in February!

Building shelters is an essential part of nature school. Our ECE students self-started a tent engineering project! We strongly value education that fosters curiosity, ingenuity, and the ability to gracefully make mistakes and problem-solve. 🏕️

For many, children building and lighting fires seems “too risky.” At Worldmind, our students are encouraged to take educated risks in order to learn essential life skills! It is truly amazing to see how responsible and skilled these young people become when guided to asses and take risks that lead to exceptional learning! 🔥🪵🫶

🌸Spring has sprung, and it’s time to smell the flowers!🌸

Being a nature-based program, we at Worldmind get to see the seasons change over time and make real-world observations to guide our learning. Spring time is a uniquely beautiful time for this kind of learning— we can watch the incredible Colorado flora grow from barren and dead to a variety of blooms, and every thing in between!

Enrollment is filling up FAST! Summer camp is an incredible opportunity to embrace year-round learning and exploration, not to mention a whole lot of fun! Enroll today (link in bio) to ensure your child has a spot! https://campscui.active.com/orgs/WorldmindNatureImmersionSchool?orglink=camps-registration

Learning doesn’t just happen in a classroom. Sometimes it happens deep in a canyon, under a sky full of stars, or standing beneath a towering arch carved by time.

This week some of our students traveled to Utah to experience some of the most incredible natural wonders in the country as part of our real-world curriculum.

At Goblin Valley, we hiked through a slot canyon and learned how these narrow passages are slowly carved by water and time. We explored the famous goblin-shaped rock formations and talked about the geologic processes that create such unusual landscapes. That night, in one of the darkest skies in the country, we gathered together to observe the stars and experience just how vast and quiet the night sky can be.

The adventure continued with a cave exploration and then on to Moab and Arches National Park, where we camped along the Colorado River and hiked to several incredible arches, including the iconic Delicate Arch.

Trips like these build far more than knowledge of science and geology. They build resilience, curiosity, teamwork, and deep social bonds. They challenge students physically and mentally while creating memories and lessons that last a lifetime.

This is what learning in the real world looks like.

We just got back from another incredible trip to Snow Mountain Ranch, and what stands out most is not just what we did, but how we showed up for each other.

Yes, there was ice dancing and a deep dive into curling during our own “Hour of the Olympics.” There was swimming, roller skating, crafts, dance parties, and the kind of laughter that carries across a lodge. We even got to celebrate a parent’s birthday together, which made the whole weekend feel even more like family.

But the best part was watching our community in action. Older students helping younger ones lace up skates. Parents jumping in on the fun. Kids cheering each other on as they tried something new. Shared meals. Shared responsibility. Shared joy.

These trips remind us that education is not just about academics. It is about connection. It is about belonging. It is about creating spaces where every child and every family feels part of something meaningful.

Grateful for this community and already looking forward to the next adventure. 💙

🎓 ACE Scholarships – 2026–2027 Applications Are Open!

We’re proud to be a partner school with ACE Scholarships, and the application window for the 2026–2027 school year is officially open.

🗓 Apply between:
February 2 at 8:00 a.m. – April 15 at 11:59 p.m.

ACE scholarships may provide:
• $3,000 for grades K–8
• $4,000 for grades 9–12
(up to 50% of annual tuition)

Both returning ACE families and new applicants are encouraged to apply. Please note that applications are now completed through the ACE portal (not FACTS).

👉 Apply here: https://portal.acescholarships.org/ace

Summer Camp enrollment is now open! ☀️

We’re offering full-week camps for:

Ages 3–6 in our Early Childhood (ECE) program

Ages 6–10 in our school-age programs

Plus, we’re also enrolling for small-group tutoring for students of all ages through middle school. Families can choose academic support, enrichment, or a mix of both. New this summer: Creative Writing + Book Club small groups for students who love reading, storytelling, and discussion (or want a little extra motivation and structure).

Spots are limited and tend to fill quickly. Enroll today!

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