Education
Jeffco School District’s Outdoor Lab Endures as a Rite of Passage Amid Budget Pressures
District budget cuts aren’t new to this Jefferson County School District outdoor enrichment program. Beginning in 1957, the Outdoor Lab program offers a mountain learning experience for Jeffco students. About 5,000 sixth graders and 1,000 high school students attend the 55, week-long Outdoor Labs every year. The program ties into the academic curriculum of the
Zoe Jennings August 6, 2025