Join us for one of our training sessions in all things Outdoor School

These trainings are designed for:

  • Public school teachers/staff who are interested in starting an outdoor education designed for their school/district

  • Staff from sites that do not currently offer outdoor education programs, but would like to

  • Staff from sites that do offer outdoor education experiences but would like to enhance their program and/or learn more about state learning standards and resources available

Sessions will be taught by experts in the areas of Environment and Sustainability Literacy, Culturally Responsive Teaching, Risk Management, Aligning with State Standards (Next Generation Science Standards, Social/Emotional Standards, Environmental and Sustainability Standards, Washington State Learning Standards), Since Time Immemorial Curriculum, FieldSTEM, Climetime, Establishing Structures for Outdoor School Operation, High School Student Leaders at Outdoor School, and Outdoor Schools in WA: The Big Picture.

We encourage teams to attend this training together, as there will be designated time for planning.

We are looking forward to working and learning with you!

Our Fall 2023 session will be held at Ocean Park Camp & Retreat Center, October 23-27, 2023. Check back here for signing up.

Workshops are provided at no cost to participants (we do ask for a credit card hold for no shows).

Spring dates are in the works

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Funding for sites

With the passing of Substitute House Bill 2078 and the Budget, Outdoor Schools Washington will again have funding for schools to lessen the barriers to attending overnight outdoor educational experiences (outdoor school).

There will also be an opportunity for outdoor school sites and programs to apply for competitive grants. These are on a biennial basis (closed for 23-25). More information at the Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO)

https://rco.wa.gov/grant/outdoor-learning-grants/

Schools/districts can also look to iGrants from OSPI for outdoor learning. These are open annually. Head over to OSPI Outdoor Education for All website for more information.

https://www.k12.wa.us/student-success/resources-subject-area/science/outdoor-education-all-program