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Our Foundation

Our Mission

To increase community and business involvement in support of the Jefferson County Outdoor Education Laboratory Schools.

About the Outdoor Lab Foundation

The Outdoor Education Laboratory Schools (OELS) have been enriching the lives of sixth grade and high school students in Jefferson County since 1957.

Mount Evans and Windy Peak Outdoor Education Laboratory Schools give students the opportunity to explore and experience subjects such as earth science, wildlife, biology, astronomy, and ecology, in a unique mountain setting. By engaging the student in problem solving, team building, decision-making and social participation, the OELS program helps to prepare Jeffco students for successful futures.

The Outdoor Lab Foundation was established as a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization to ensure the preservation and continuation of the OELS program. The foundation is forging relationships with businesses, community and non-profit organizations is support of the Outdoor Lab Schools.

It is through relationships with all interest groups that the Outdoor Lab Foundation hopes to build a stronger community that will keep inspiring our youth to learn.