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Mount Hermon Outdoor Science gives students time in creek exploration, redwood groves, sand hills, pool play, and adventure activities as part of its Outdoor Science experience. The program uses a relationship-based, Naturalist-centered approach and includes an outstanding field guide for every participating student and teacher. Its curriculum is designed to meet Next Generation Science Standards for 5th and 6th grades and focuses on Stewardship, Character, Wonder of Nature, and Science Literacy.
• Ages: 10–12 years old
• Price: Regular Season: Sept–Dec & Feb–May 5-days $390 per student 4-days $345 per student; Off Season: January 5-days $320 per student 4-days $305 per student
The Outdoor Science program operates out of Mount Hermon’s Redwood Camp campus and has been reconnecting students with the natural world while teaching science fundamentals for decades. For all programs, teachers and cabin leaders come free of charge up to a given ratio. The program states that science test scores can improve up to 26% after an Outdoor Science Camp experience. Mount Hermon Outdoor Science is led by OSS Director Gretchen Phillips.
Teachers describe the weeks’ activities and classes as well run, well planned, and a strong combination of teambuilding and science content. One teacher reports that a special needs student “had the best week” and went home happy and ready to come back every day. Other teachers say the hands-on learning, including getting their hands dirty and eating plants, made learning exciting and fun, and one teacher notes that, as in years past, all of their goals for students were met.
Last updated July 3, 2026.
• Ages: 10–12 years old
• Price: Regular Season: Sept–Dec & Feb–May 5-days $390 per student 4-days $345 per student; Off Season: January 5-days $320 per student 4-days $305 per student
The Outdoor Science program operates out of Mount Hermon’s Redwood Camp campus and has been reconnecting students with the natural world while teaching science fundamentals for decades. For all programs, teachers and cabin leaders come free of charge up to a given ratio. The program states that science test scores can improve up to 26% after an Outdoor Science Camp experience. Mount Hermon Outdoor Science is led by OSS Director Gretchen Phillips.
Teachers describe the weeks’ activities and classes as well run, well planned, and a strong combination of teambuilding and science content. One teacher reports that a special needs student “had the best week” and went home happy and ready to come back every day. Other teachers say the hands-on learning, including getting their hands dirty and eating plants, made learning exciting and fun, and one teacher notes that, as in years past, all of their goals for students were met.
Last updated July 3, 2026.
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