About
The Sly Park Outdoor Education Program is a 4- or 5-day Residential Environmental Education Experience. Students stay in cozy, heated cabins with bunk beds, private showers, indoor bathroom facilities, and a cafeteria. On-site classes take place in the Discovery Lab, Astronomy Center, and Ecology Center, and day field trips are available as single-day environmental education trips with 4- and 6-hour options.
Programs
- Sly Park Outdoor Education Program — Designed specifically for 5th and 6th grade students; day field trips available for students in grades 1–12 · Primary program is a 4- or 5-day Residential Environmental Education Experience. Day field trips are single-day environmental education field trips with 4- and 6-hour options.
At a glance
- Ages: 6–18 years old
- General schedule: Primary program is a 4- or 5-day Residential Environmental Education Experience. Students stay for three, four, or five days. Day field trips are single-day environmental education field trips with 4- and 6-hour options.
About the provider
Sly Park Environmental Education Center has been operating since 1970. It cultivates environmental literacy through experiential and place-based learning. The program is an accredited California Resident Outdoor Learning Center, its programs are certified by the California Outdoor School Association, and it is a permittee of the Eldorado National Forest.
Outdoor activities occur in all weather conditions, including rain, snow, and ice. In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, the institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.
Last updated October 12, 2026.
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