Outdoor
Education The Evergreen School Outdoor Education Program exists to provide students opportunities to learn and grow in a variety of natural environments. Each trip offers the students practice in teamwork, cooperation, physical fitness, decision making, and leadership. Students learn outdoor survival skills, basic knowledge of natural science, and work on developing an appreciation for the natural environment. The program allows for experiences in which the wilderness and the activities involved challenge students to address the above traits.
Students will be expected to participate in all activities to the fullest of their capabilities. The students will be asked to perform skills or activities that they have never done before. It is through these events that individuals learn about themselves. Safety is our main concern.
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Reaching
New Heights: Beginning Rock Climbing Techniques We'll spend the week indoors at a local indoor climbing gym and by the end of the week we'll have the opportunity to take our skills outside. Children should bring a lunch, water bottle, and wear comfortable clothing. |
Ages 10 – 14 years old Boys and Girls ~ June 16 – 20 Girls Only ~ July 14 – 18 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. $315.00
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Bike safety and proper maintenance will be discussed. Children must bring lunch, water bottle, mountain bikes, safety helmets, and riding gloves.
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Ages 10 – 14 years old June 23 – 27 and/or August 11 – 15 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. $260.00
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Children are encouraged to explore and physically interact with nature. Each morning the group will head out for a hike with plenty of rest stops and fun along the way. Children should bring a lunch, water bottle, and wear sturdy sneakers or hiking boots.
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Ages 10 – 14 years old June 23 – 27 July 7 – 11 August 18 – 22 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. $260.00 |
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Overnight on a Historic Longboat Learn to row, learn to sail, learn to survive out on the water! This program is lead by Northwest Maritime Center's educators and accompanied by Evergreen's Michelle Harrison. The class will be spending four days and three nights circumnavigating a course in the San Juan Islands for an unforgettable experience on a historic longboat. Students are oriented to the boat, safety protocols, and the environment in which they will be traveling. Learn the tools of the mariner, including navigation, rowing, sailing, tides and natural history.
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Ages 12 – 14 years old June 30 – July 3 Monday, 9:00 a.m. through Thursday, 4:00 p.m. $675.00
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Stewardship
in the Great Outdoors Students will experience the natural world while making a difference in the community. Four days of field trips leading to park restoration, visiting wild urban habitats, and study conservation efforts of endangered animals. The week will include lessons on outdoor safety, wildlife extinction, "leave no trace" principles, and getting back to enjoying the outdoors. Friday will be a day for celebration and reflection as we compile pictures, thoughts, and memories into a computer presentation to be shared with family and friends.
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Ages 11– 14 years old July 14 – 18 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. $260.00
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Beach Backpacking
on the Olympic Peninsula Four days of backpacking and exploring the Olympic Peninsula. This is the last remaining wilderness beach in the continental United States . The terrain offers an easy introduction to backpacking with the opportunity to see bald eagles, deer, seals, otters, and possibly whales. Campers will watch the tides closely as they cross the rugged headlands and explore the tide pools for sea life. The sunsets should be spectacular! Children must provide basic backpacking gear please contact Lori Russell , lrussell@evergreenschool.org for a list of needed equipment.
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Ages 10 – 12 years old July 21 – 24 Monday, 9:00 a.m. through Thursday 4:00 p.m. $525.00 |
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Backpacking in the Cascade Mountains Three days (Monday through Wednesday) of backpacking and exploring in the Cascade Mountains . No backpacking experience is needed. Children must provide basic backpacking gear then please contact Lori Russell, lrussell@evergreenschool.org , for a list of needed equipment. On Thursday, the group will celebrate the trip with a day hike in the area.
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Ages 12 – 14 years old July 28 – 31 Monday, 9:00 a.m. through Wednesday, 4:00 p.m. and Thursday, 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. $525.00 |
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Reaching New Heights: Advanced Rock Climbing Techniques If your child has taken the Beginning Rock Climbing class or maybe your child already knows how to belay, the basic climbing commands, and feels comfortable on the rock, then she/he may join this camp to learn advanced climbing techniques. Children should bring a lunch, water bottle, shoes to hike in, and wear comfortable clothing. All climbing equipment, including rock climbing shoes, will be provided.
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Ages 10 – 12 years old July 21 – 24 Monday, 9:00 a.m. through Thursday 4:00 p.m. $525.00 |
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Here We Come
Water! A week of wild water fun! Children should bring a suit and towel each day as we take daily swimming field trips. Participants enrolling in this week must be proficient swimmers.
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Ages 10 – 14 years old July 28 – August 1 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. $260.00
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