About
Waskowitz Outdoor Education Center offers Outdoor School Overnight for 5th and 6th graders, the Extended Day Program, Outdoor School at Home, Living History for 4th-grade students, and High School Leadership for high school students. The Extended Day Program is a single-day outdoor school program with a cost of $75 per student or chaperone, and teachers are free. The Outdoor School Overnight program costs $200 to $400 flat.
Programs
- Outdoor School Overnight — 5th and 6th graders · $200–$400
- Extended Day Program — $75 · A single-day outdoor school program. Program cost: $75 per student/chaperone. Teachers are free.
- Outdoor School at Home — Outdoor School anywhere and anytime.
- Living History — 4th-grade students · An immersive, hands-on experience exploring life in Washington Territory during the mid-1800s.
- High School Leadership — High school students · An opportunity to build leadership skills, connect with nature, and create lasting memories.
At a glance
- Ages: 4–18 years old
- Price range: $75–$400
- Facility hours: Office hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-4:15 p.m.; also shown as Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
About the provider
Since 1947, Waskowitz Outdoor School has welcomed classes from throughout the Puget Sound region. Highline Superintendent Carl Jensen established Waskowitz in 1947 as a national leader in outdoor education. The leadership team includes Meredith von Trapp, Director, and Jennifer Hirayama, Office Manager. The mission is to foster meaningful connections between people and the natural world.
The site states that students of all ages build lasting connections. It also says every student deserves access to meaningful outdoor learning experiences and that Waskowitz actively seeks to identify and remove barriers that may prevent students from fully participating.
What families say
“I really like Waskowitz. I loved the songs and skits. It was so fun and I am going to try to go as a highschool leader. Thank you for helping me have a wonderful time.” — North Hill Elementary Student
“It was nice to be away from my phone. I liked how we spent a lot of time outside having fun, and we were socializing with our friends and new people!” — Gregory Heights Elementary Student
Last updated August 18, 2026.
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