Northwest Outdoor Science School

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Northwest Outdoor Science School

Northwest Outdoor Science School is a multi-day science and nature experience for students in Oregon

A message from John "Siskin" Jackson,

"Northwest Outdoor Science School contributes to the development of environmental literacy and responsible citizenship, provides hands-on learning experiences that are integrated with local school curricula, and promotes learning about, and appreciation for, the natural world. There is something very special about combining students with the outdoors. Their n

atural inclination to explore, combined with guidance from qualified educators, results in an outstanding educational experience. In the natural laboratory at Outdoor Science School, the study of ecology, science, math and conservation of natural resources takes on real meaning. Through hands-on activities, students develop an understanding of individual parts of the environment and how the parts fit together. They develop an appreciation of the natural world and their place in it. At the same time, social growth occurs as the students learn, live and play together in well-supervised cabin groups. We build a new community at Outdoor Science School each and every week."

10/24/2025

Watch - Where We Belong: The Outdoor School Story

Oregon State University Extension, which coordinates the program for the state of Oregon, recently produced a video that follows two students from Conestoga Middle School in Beaverton as they attend outdoor school.

The video offers a first-hand look at what happens during a typical outdoor school week -- rain and all!

Follow Leah and Audrey as they embark on an experience that many students later say is the highlight of their middle school years. Meet the teachers who accompany them, the high school leaders who volunteer to guide them and the staff who lead our program.

Leah and Audrey head to outdoor school with their 6th-grade classmates at Conestoga Middle School. With the calm support of Mr. Flemming, they all embrace th...

10/07/2025

PCC dual credit registration is now open! Feel free to send us a message or an email if you have questions!

09/30/2025

09/29/2025

Registration is open! Use the link to sign up to be a Student Leader this fall. https://nwresd-ods-studentleader.apps.mesd.k12.or.us/studentleaderregistration/

11/25/2024

We are now accepting applications for the position of Volunteers Facilitator (aka Student Leader coordinator). Priority consideration will be given to applications received by this Weds Nov 27th (job posting says Nov 25 but is incorrect). https://www.applitrack.com/nwresd/OnlineApp/JobPostings/View.asp?AppliTrackJobId=3143&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR0lUhzRlzcinbNPPW_SoUQwjjkhRJ0Uq-pamjMa8aykql5joZhUdFytNJI_aem_1s6xtk3s4dxX4JzgLjgZLw

Address

5825 NE Ray Cir
Hillsboro, OR
97124

Telephone

+15036141402

Website

http://nwresd.org/outdoorschool

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