No child left inside

A leading Outdoor Education program builds bold, adventurous graduates. Find out how.

Joy matters

When children love to come to school, all things are possible. Find out why families choose Country Day.

The 5-star preschool

The early childhood program at Aspen Country Day is the first in our region with the highest rating of five stars from Colorado Shines. Find out about PreKindergarten.

Spectacular new campus

What a place to learn and grow! Limited openings. Schedule a visit today .

Arts at the heart

Fostering creativity through music, drama, and art. Read more.

The way school should be

Authentic learning with skilled, caring teachers to guide the journey. Meet the people of Country Day.

Learning. It's personal.

Inquire today. We know what works in education for PreK through Eighth Grade.

A solid academic foundation

A balance of nurture + rigor fosters confident, independent learners. Explore our program grade by grade.

Aspen Country Day School

a personal approach to excellence in academics, arts, and outdoor education for PreKindergarten through Eighth Grade

On the Journey View All News

Aardvark political engagement: death penalty project

Eighth Graders traveled to the state Capitol this winter to participate in an historic event: a public hearing on a measure to repeal the death penalty in Colorado. This was a remarkable day fueled by the students' own passion for this topic.

To be or not to be: "No-Fear Shakespeare"

Shakespeare in Kindergarten? And every year through to Fifth Grade? That's the Country Day way, as children explore the classic tragedies, comedies, and histories of the Bard of Avon. Young actors and actresses bring creativity and passion to their performances -- please join us on campus for four dramatic days in May!

Class Meeting: building relationship skills

At Country Day, we believe that children learn best in a healthy, warm community. Class Meeting with Lower School Counselor Mary Stokes teaches children how to participate in and foster a positive social and emotional climate for stronger, more productive learning. What's it all about?

Learning at ACDS: way beyond the four walls

Learning is too big of an adventure to be confined to the four walls of a classroom. From encounters with real-world professionals like Aspen Times Editor David Krause to a sleepover at the Denver Zoo to water sampling on campus, Aardvarks explore the big world in many ways.

The Power of Three