Frequently Asked Questions

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Beaver Creek Nature School is a micro school in a camp/adventure setting.  Call it summer tutoring on steroids.  We take kids right where they are at.  Children will spend the majority of the day outside.  

Any Deposit ($50) is non-refundable

Cancellations made 15+ days before camp start: Families can receive a full refund of any fees paid beyond the $50 deposit.

Cancellations made within 15 days of camp start: No refunds, but the full amount (minus the deposit) can be applied as a credit toward another Beaver Creek program or a future camp session.

Why This Policy?

• Our camp leaders and staff are scheduled and paid in advance based on expected enrollment.
• Each registered child reserves a spot that another camper could have taken, making last-minute cancellations difficult to fill.
• This policy helps us ensure fair compensation for our educators and the sustainability of our program while also allowing flexibility for families.

Weather Cancellations

Beaver Creek is a mostly outdoor, nomadic program, and we embrace a range of weather conditions as part of the experience. Camp will run in most weather, including light rain and cold temperatures. However, in cases of extreme or unsafe weather (such as severe storms, high winds, lightning, or hazardous air quality), we will assess conditions and may:

1. Adjust the schedule or location to maximize safety and comfort.
2. Cancel camp for the day if conditions are deemed unsafe and there is no alternative location available.

If Beaver Creek Nature School must cancel camp for a full day due to extreme weather, families will receive a camp credit for the missed day, which can be applied to a future Beaver Creek program. We do not offer refunds for weather-related cancellations, as our staff and resources are committed in advance.

Cancellation by Beaver Creek

If Beaver Creek cancels a full camp session for any reason (outside of weather-related single-day cancellations), families will receive a full refund, including their deposit, or may choose to apply the payment as a credit toward a future session.

* BY COMPLETING THE REGISTRATION YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE POLICY

We explore rain or shine! Like the saying goes “There is no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing!” We will only cancel if the wind advisory is not within recommended conditions, due to a lightning storm or in the event the temperature drops too low. On days when the weather may seem unfavorable to most, we typically have the most fun and are presented with learning opportunities that we would otherwise miss out on while staying indoors. 

In the event of inclement weather such as a lightning storm or a tornado watch, we will cancel activities with as much advance notice as possible. We follow state weather watch guidelines to ensure the safety of the children.