Overnight Outdoor School Programs

Outdoor Schools are powerful experiences for kids. These multi-day overnight experiences are important sources of science education and academic enrichment, they help students develop positive connections to nature, foster awareness and appreciation for the outdoors, promote environmental stewardship, expose kids to healthy outdoor activities, and support positive social and community development.

 

Mount Rainier Institute programs engage students in science process skills, critical thinking, and adventures at Mount Rainier National Park. All in a fun, safe and inclusive atmosphere. Mount Rainier Institute educators will work with teachers to better integrate the Mount Rainier Institute experience into their classroom curriculum. Programs are adaptable for grades 4th-12th grade. Yep...high schoolers benefit from outdoor school too!

 

Programs are 4 days and 3 nights (Monday-Thursday), or 3 days and 2 nights (Monday-Wednesday & Wednesday-Friday). 4-day programs are given scheduling priority. 5-day and 1-day programs will be considered based on availability.

 

Tuition: Costs vary based program design and length. A typical 4-day program costs $450 per student. Mount Rainier Institute serves all schools: public, private, and homeschool groups. Scholarships are provided based on need. Mount Rainier Institute, the National Park Service and our partners are committed to subsidizing cost to ensure students from all backgrounds have the opportunity to participate. Please call (253) 692-4161 for additional information about tuition rates and scholarship information.