• 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
    • Barb Biggs Memorial Scholarship Fund
  • 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

Camp

Exploring the South Platte River at Summer Camp with the SPREE Force

August 15, 2024

This week we joined the SPREE Force and helped Chompers and his buddies fight for our River and the planet. We explored all of the magical places critters, big and …

Camp, Elementary, SPREE
Read PostExploring the South Platte River at Summer Camp with the SPREE Force

 


 

Time Traveling Along the South Platte: Fossils, Wildlife, and Play

August 13, 2024

We got swept back in time this week to learn about the possibilities of what life was like in and along the South Platte River. On Monday we went way …

Camp, Elementary, News, SPREE
Read PostTime Traveling Along the South Platte: Fossils, Wildlife, and Play

 


 

Legs Galore: SPREE Camp Crazy Cool Critters (session 2)

July 29, 2024

This week we welcomed back campers for a session digging deep into the world of Crazy Cool Critters. We embarked on a series of exciting missions to learn about the …

Camp, Elementary, News, SPREE
Read PostLegs Galore: SPREE Camp Crazy Cool Critters (session 2)

 


 

The SPREE Force Gets New Agents!

July 19, 2024

This week at summer camp, we embarked on exciting missions each day to explore the fascinating world of critters living in and around the South Platte River. With our guide, …

Camp, Elementary, News, SPREE
Read PostThe SPREE Force Gets New Agents!

 


 

summer camp 2024

Investigation: Native Nature Summer Camp

June 28, 2024

We got swept back in time this week to learn about the possibilities of what life was like in and along the South Platte River. On Monday we looked into …

Elementary, SPREE
Read PostInvestigation: Native Nature Summer Camp

 


 

Legs Galore: SPREE Camp Crazy Cool Critters (session 1)

June 14, 2024

This week we started SPREE Summer Camp strong as we dove into the fascinating world of critters along the South Platte River, led by our energetic mascot, Chompers the Beaver. …

Elementary, SPREE
Read PostLegs Galore: SPREE Camp Crazy Cool Critters (session 1)

 


 

Springing into Break Camp!

April 1, 2024

Though few in number we had a mighty good time at SPREE Spring Break Camp this spring. While we dug deep into the “Cycles That Surround Us,” we spent time …

News
Read PostSpringing into Break Camp!

 


 

South Platte Stewardship Day: SPREE Alumni

February 27, 2024

VOLUNTEER WITH YOUR SPREE FRIENDS Join us for South Platte Stewardship Day: SPREE Alumni Edition! Celebrate Earth Day by giving back to the environment and reconnecting with fellow SPREE (South …

Read PostSouth Platte Stewardship Day: SPREE Alumni

 


 

November Break Camp

November 21, 2023

On Monday we braved the weather and learned all about the wildest jobs in nature, from apiests and biologists, to zoologists. We brainstormed how people all around our community can …

News
Read PostNovember Break Camp

 


 

Summer River Rangers 2023

October 31, 2023

This summer was an absolute blast. We had three river rangers this summer. Uli, Jisela, and Melany. And let me tell you they were the perfect little mix of personalities. …

High School
Read PostSummer River Rangers 2023

 


 

October Camps: Spines, Stories, Scales, and Slime

October 16, 2023

Thursday, No Backbones Required What do insects, spiders, snails, and centipedes have in common? They’ve got no spine! Today we investigated decomposers, predator-prey relationships, and played games that helped us …

Elementary, SPREE
Read PostOctober Camps: Spines, Stories, Scales, and Slime

 


 

Week 10: River of Imagination!

August 18, 2023

We started the last Monday of summer camp with some calming yoga in nature, we took account of our surroundings and searched for things to bring us inspiration. Then we …

Elementary, News, SPREE
Read PostWeek 10: River of Imagination!

 


 

Week 9: STEAM with SPREE

August 18, 2023

Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math will be what camp is all about this week. We did experiments, learned how winged animals fly, and discovered art in Nature. We kicked …

Elementary, SPREE
Read PostWeek 9: STEAM with SPREE

 


 

Week 8: Digin’ Dino’s

August 3, 2023

Indiana Jones wasn’t the only one who enjoyed the excitement of an archeological dig! This week we examined fossils and artifacts of the past, and learned all about Colorado’s prehistoric …

Elementary, SPREE
Read PostWeek 8: Digin’ Dino’s

 


 

Week 3: Habitat Hiking Along the River

June 23, 2023

We hiked the different river habitats in Johnson Habitat Park and learned how life varies in each. Discovered the biogeography of river life, learned how to recognize a wetland, and …

Elementary, News, SPREE
Read PostWeek 3: Habitat Hiking Along the River

 


 

A Wet Water Works Week 2

June 16, 2023

Did you know the water we drink today is the same water the dinosaurs swam in! This week we investigated the many forms water takes as it moves in and …

Elementary, News, SPREE
Read PostA Wet Water Works Week 2

 


 

ECOWARRIORS: Summer Training Camp

June 9, 2023

This week we learned to fight for our River and the planet! We kicked off summer as we became SPREE Special Agents, challenged each other to implement green practices in …

Elementary, SPREE
Read PostECOWARRIORS: Summer Training Camp

 


 

spring break camp 2023 binoculars

They Grow Up So Fast: Animal Babies Week at Spring Break Camp

March 31, 2023

On Monday we started off our Spring Break Camp with a snowy morning. Nothing more like spring in Colorado. We learned all about some new animal baby neighbors that might …

Elementary, SPREE
Read PostThey Grow Up So Fast: Animal Babies Week at Spring Break Camp

 


 

November School Break Camp camoflauge in the bushes

Native November and Secrets of the Forest

November 22, 2022

Monday: Native November With Thanksgiving right around the corner we dedicated this day of School Break Camp to the acknowledgement of the indigenous people that have lived on and cultivated …

Elementary, News, SPREE
Read PostNative November and Secrets of the Forest

 


 

tag games at SPREE's Slugs and Bugs camp

Bugs, bugs, and more BUGS!

October 17, 2022

Slugs & Bugs On this beautiful fall Friday we all started out by sharing our names, favorite and least favorite bugs, and learning the differences between bugs and other insects. …

Elementary, SPREE
Read PostBugs, bugs, and more BUGS!

 


 

watercolor group painting at SPREE camp

Colors of the River

August 19, 2022

On Monday we all introduced ourselves for the final week of camp. We introduced the color wheel, the basis for all art activities this week, and brainstormed all the different …

Elementary, SPREE
Read PostColors of the River

 


 

mushroom dissection

Food Web Frenzy

August 12, 2022

On Monday we got to know all of our fellow campers and their favorite foods/ food groups as we began to weave our way through food webs. We learned who …

SPREE
Read PostFood Web Frenzy

 


 

beekeeper at camp

Pollinating Pals

August 8, 2022

On Monday we kicked off our week by getting to know some local pollinators and our fellow campers. We learned about how bees do their pollinator thing and practiced pollinating like …

Elementary, SPREE
Read PostPollinating Pals

 


 

rock stacks at the river_week7

Camp Week 7: Nature is Calling

July 29, 2022

Monday On Monday we got the week started by playing name games where we learned the names of our fellow campers and what they are grateful for. This week we …

Elementary, News, SPREE
Read PostCamp Week 7: Nature is Calling

 


 

fish release with campers and Tori at the River

Summer Camp Week 6: Exploring Under the Water

July 25, 2022

Monday On Monday this week we took a deep dive into the wonderful underwater world of our South Platte River by learning about all the amazing critters that call the …

Elementary, SPREE
Read PostSummer Camp Week 6: Exploring Under the Water

 


 

  • Go to page 1
  • Go to page 2
  • Go to page 3
  • Interim pages omitted …
  • Go to page 6
  • Next

Sidebar

GLO News

More Posts from GLO

Current News

GLC Takes Aim at Adventure: Archery, Wildlife & Weather at Barr Lake

On Sunday, May 18, high schoolers from across the Denver area joined the Greenway Leadership Corps (GLC) for an unforgettable day at Barr Lake State Park — and what a …

More Blog Posts

Young Professionals Kick Off Earth Day Season

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

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