• Skip to main content
  • Skip to header right navigation
  • Skip to after header navigation
  • Skip to site footer
The Greenway Foundation

The Greenway Foundation

Revitalizing Rivers. Reconnecting Communities.

  • About Us
    • Our History
    • Our Team
    • Project Map
    • Employment
    • Blog
    • Annual Report
    • Contact Us
  • SPREE
    • Elementary
      • Excursions (Field Trips)
        • Preschool SPREE Field Trip
        • Kindergarten SPREE Field Trip
        • First Grade SPREE Field Trip
        • Second Grade SPREE Field Trip
        • Third Grade SPREE Field Trip
        • Fourth Grade SPREE Field Trip
        • Fifth Grade SPREE Field Trip
      • Camps
        • Summer Camp
        • School Break Camp
    • Middle School
      • Leaders In Training
    • High School
      • River Rangers
      • Greenway Leadership Corps
    • Families
      • Family Events
      • Camps
        • Summer Camp
        • School Break Camp
      • Just for Kids
  • Stewardship
    • Clean Water Challenge
    • Nautilus
    • Gutter Bins
    • Volunteer
  • Events
    • Calendar
    • Family Events
    • Stewardship Events
    • CROSSCURRENTS
    • Reception on the River
    • Gala on the Bridge
  • Give
  • SPREE
  • Elementary
    • Excursions (Field Trips)
      • Preschool (ECE)
      • Kindergarten
      • First Grade
      • Second Grade
      • Third Grade
      • Fourth Grade
      • Fifth Grade
      • Field Trip Signup
      • Field Trip Feedback
    • Camps
      • Summer Camp
      • School Break Camp
    • Scholarships
  • Middle School
    • Leaders In Training
  • High School
    • River Rangers
    • Greenway Leadership Corps
  • Families
    • Family Events
    • Camps
      • Summer Camp
      • School Break Camp
    • Just for Kids
    • Scholarships

Camping with My Outdoor Colorado

eating s'mores_MOC Camp Out

Families from the Westwood and Cole neighborhoods in Denver came out to SPREE HQ on Saturday for a day out in the sun and a night under the stars. We had 13 different families come to enjoy Johnson Habitat Park with us and the My Outdoor Colorado coalition.

hula hooping_MOC Camp Out

Families arrived in the afternoon and collected their camping gear – tents, sleeping bags, sleeping pads, and headlamps were provided for free thanks to the Westwood Gear Library (thanks, DPR!). Families were shown how to set up their tents, and they got all of their gear ready for night time. After that, we had an opening circle, led by Mary, our fantastic Community Connector. After families had a chance to get to know one another – and us! – we had some free time. Many lawn games were played, kids explored with a park scavenger hunt, nets were used to catch ladybugs and grasshoppers, and some folks went down to the South Platte River to dip their toes in the water and cool off.

setting up camping gear_MOC Camp Out
in the river_MOC Camp Out

We cooked hot dogs over the fire for dinner, and of course everyone made sure to leave room for s’mores. After dinner, families continued to relax outside and play lawn games until it was time for bed. 

eating and talking_MOC Camp Out
cooking marshmallows over fire_MOC Camp Out
cooking hot dogs_MOC Camp Out

The next morning, we all packed up our gear and enjoyed some bagels for breakfast. We had a fabulous time and loved getting to see our returning camp out friends, as well as meeting new families! Can’t wait to see you all next year.

tents in a row_MOC Camp Out
JHP at night_MOC Camp Out
tents_MOC Camp Out
Published: June 27, 2023
Category: Family, News, SPREE
SPREE

About SPREE

South Platte River Environmental Education (SPREE) has been introducing Denver area youth to the river through school excursions, day camps, weekend events, internships, and summer employment for over 40 years. Learn More

Previous Post:Week 3: Habitat Hiking Along the River
Next Post:Week 4: Detecting Decomposers

Sidebar

Current News

Young Professionals Kick Off Earth Day Season

On April 17th, The Greenway Foundation organized a Young Professionals Trash Pick Up and Happy Hour at Cuernavaca Park. Young Professionals is a group that meets several times throughout the …

More Blog Posts

Event Recap: Teens Took Action at Johnson Habitat Park! 

An Unforgettable Winter Adventure: High School Students Hit the Trail!

The Greenway Leadership Corps’ Frozen Adventure at Echo Lake

Sign-up for Denver’s Free Weekly Compost Service 

Blog Categories

Blog Archive

  • 2025
  • 2024
  • 2023
  • 2022
  • 2021
  • 2020
  • 2019
  • 2018
  • 2017
  • 2016
  • 2015
  • 2014

The Greenway Foundation

1820 Platte Street, Denver, CO 80202

info@greenwayfoundation.org

303.481.1974

FEIN: 51-0193575

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • YouTube
  • Vimeo
  • Twitter
  • LinkedIn
1% for the Planet Nonprofit Partner
About Us
SPREE
Stewardship
Projects
Events
DONATE TODAY
SIGN UP FOR OUR EMAIL LIST
CONTACT US

Copyright © 2025 · The Greenway Foundation · All Rights Reserved