Youth Water Festival

Hands-on water science for 5th graders

Free to schools. Bus transportation is provided. Interactive stations on water chemistry, aquatic life, local water systems, and conservation.

Next event: May 14, 2026   Capacity: 800 students   Target: 5th grade

Teacher Resources

What to expect

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  Interactive stations: water chemistry, aquatic life, local water supply, and conservation.
• Standards-aligned: activities mapped to NGSS/Colorado Academic Standards.
• Chaperone resources: pre-event teacher packet, station rotations, and assessment ideas.

How selection works

We receive many requests and can accommodate up to 800 students. Submit the registration form — schools will be selected and notified by email in December.

FAQs

• Can more than one class from a school attend?
• Typically, we can host one grade level per school. If you have a special request, note it on the form and we'll try to accommodate it where possible.
• What happens after I submit the form?
• You will receive a confirmation email. If selected, we'll send a packet with logistics, bus scheduling details, and teacher materials in the Spring.
• What should students bring?
• Bring a sack lunch, water bottle, and comfortable shoes for moving between stations.

*To be added to the announcement list, please complete the contact form.

Free for schools • Buses provided