Outdoor Education

Camp Arnold’s Outdoor Education programs are designed to supplement classroom learning by providing students the opportunity to explore the natural world with all their senses in a community environment.  Students will learn in a fun hands-on environment while developing a sense of compassion for the earth and others.

Each group that visits Camp Arnold will have its own unique goals and objectives.  By working together we can develop a program that satisfies the needs of your school, achieves the learning objectives of the teachers, and complements the developmental needs of the students.

We strive to meet the following goals for all our outdoor education programs:

• To help students understand the relationship between themselves and the natural world through hands on learning
• To increase knowledge of ecological concepts
• To enhance students relationships with each other, their teachers, and their parents.
• To teach environmental stewardship and increase their understanding of the consequences of their choices.
• To foster The Salvation Army’s values of meeting human needs without discrimination.
• To provide experiences for students that promote key developmental assets.
• To support students and educators in teaching the Washington State Essential Learning Standards.

Our programs are designed for 5th and 6th grade students, yet can be specially tailored to any age group.  Students can spend as little as one day or as many as five exploring the following courses:

• Archaeology
• Tree Detective
• Owls
• Animal Tracks
• Orienteering
• Canoeing
• Outdoor Survival
• And many more!

We are also a member of the Best of the Northwest consortium of outdoor education providers.  Let us organize an amazing trip for you that can include:

• Northwest Trek
• Mount Rainier National Park
• Pioneer Farm
• And many others!

Please contact us for date and space availability, to schedule a tour, or for more information.

 253-847-2511 x17