Turning Lessons Into Lasting Experiences
Overnight Outdoor Learning . . .
is an outdoor school program focused on high-impact education experiences for students across Nevada and California. Taught by experiential instructors, the three-to-five-day programs are held at our Camp in Portola, California. All lessons are designed to meet state science standards and build critical thinking and collaboration skills. Programs also include pre- and post-assessments to ensure the highest level of effectiveness.
Orem, Overnight Outdoor Learning Student
“Thank you for helping and encouraging me. You guys pushed me and caught me when I fell, literally and emotionally. I learned that hiking is better when you have people to do it with. I also learned that I can look at nature and feel peaceful. Furthermore, I learned that even when you take a different path, you can always get back on the right path.”
Experience What It Is Like To Attend Overnight Outdoor Learning With Sierra Nevada Journeys
By the Numbers: Overnight Outdoor Learning Has a Postive Impact on Students
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Sierra Nevada Journeys provides thoughtful and purposeful activities that connect students to themselves, others, and the environment around them. We are so grateful for their leadership in creating citizens who are stewards of the natural world in ways that align with their values and sense of self.
- Niecea
Program Coordinator for Freshman Focus, a camp for incoming high school students from Loyalton, CA
Overnight Outdoor Learning
Average Pre- and Post-Assessment Scores
Understanding of Outdoor Science Education Curriculum
The program offers 12 different lesson options as part of the Overnight Outdoor Learning curriculum. These include subjects such as Life and Earth Science, Physical Science, and Character Development.
1. Adaptations
2. Astronomy
3. Biomimicry
4. Earth Systems
5. Energy Matters
6. Fire Ecology
7. Forest Ecology
8. Geodomes
9. Pond Ecology: Tests
10. Pond Ecology: Biotic
11. Science-in-Action
12. Slingshots
