Academic Options
- Outdoor Adventure, Ecological Investigation, and Life Science Based Classes
Watersheds: Students interact with a watershed model to better understand how pollution impacts our environment. They play an interactive watershed game.
Washington Wildlife: OSPREY Camp has a set of native animal pelts, skulls, track molds, and artificial scat for students to touch. Educators help students learn characteristics so they can identify different species.
Plant ID: Students view samples of native plants and trees foraged from around camp and learn key characteristics to identify them before venturing out on our Plant & Tree ID Trail to put their skills to the test.
Acclimatization: Students learn about all 7 senses before participating in a blindfolded ropes course and interactive game.
Rope-making and Basketry: Students work in teams of two to create their own rope using strands of twine. They also learn how to weave twine to make a small basket.
Outdoor Skills: Students learn about a variety of important outdoor recreation guidelines including the 4 4’s, 10 Essentials, what to do if you get lost/separated from a group outdoors, and shelter building in the clearing.
Hike: Environmental educators lead students on an inquisitive, immersive outdoor walk on our trail system. Students are encouraged to ask questions, be curious, and socialize with others in their class.