Essential Education Outside
Our Mission
Outdoor Schools Washington makes possible overnight outdoor education experiences for each and every child in Washington, so they may create relationships with others and connections with the natural world through curiosity, exploration, and science.
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Funding for Schools
Go here to apply for funding or join the wait list.
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High Quality Outdoor Schools
Documents to explain and support the work towards high quality programming
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Outdoor Site Location List
Where do we start looking for a site to serve our school?
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Safety and Management Review
learn about the process here as well as which sites have completed the review
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Training & Events
Stay up to date with current outdoor school training and events.
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School Support
Ready? It’s Time to Plan for Outdoor School!
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Parents & Students
Learn what to expect at outdoor school. Get your questions answered here.
With 40+ locations, search and find outdoor school sites that fit your needs.
Each site on the map has completed an annual Safety and Management Review process with Outdoor Schools Washington.
Find an Outdoor School site!
Taking over 90 students to an outdoor education camp is an experience…It's a chance to witness firsthand the growth and development of students as they learn and work together in a dynamic outdoor setting.
— Vinland Elementary School Teacher, North Kitsap School District April 2024
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