Environmental Learning for Kids

Basic Information

Address: 14460 E. 50th Ave, Denver, CO 80239
Phone Number: 303-291-7693
Fax Number: 303-371-3009
Director: Stacie Gilmore

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Additional Information

Causes Served: Teaching about careers in science through the outdoors to underprivileged youth.
Clearances Required: Yes
Background Check: Yes
Population Served: Youth ages 8-18 and Families with children younger than 8 years old.
Ages for Volunteer: 21 and older
Hours of Service: Varies depending on event
Minimum Hours Required: Varies depending on event
Days of Service: Varies depending on event
Mission Statement:

ELK cultivates a passion in science, leadership, and service in a diverse community of learners.

Philosophy/Belief Statement:

We envision a world in which all people are caretakers of themselves, each other and the natural world. We value life long learning, Diversity and Inclusivity, direct experience of the outdoors, and development of the youth (human) potential.

Program History:

ELK was founded in 1996 by two wildlife biologists who saw the need for the underserved youth of Denver to realize their potential in natural resource careers.ELK provides science education through hands-on field trips with longterm mentoring and leadership development provided by natural resource professionals. Through a strong college prep program and summer employment opportunities, youth get real-world experiences and develop the life skills needed to become successful adults. We serve the culturally diverse populations of Denver, Adams, and Arapahoe
Counties. The ratio of girls to boys in our programs is 3:2.

Events:

We have different events throughout the year and we will contact volunteers with the events that they can help us out with.

Additional Information:

For any information about our organization please do not hesitate to visit our website at www.elkkids.org. Thank you for your interest in ELK.