Ecosystems of the Olympic Peninsula 

There's nothing quite like great scenery and hands-on experiences to enrich science learning.   This Outdoor School to the Olympic Peninsula will provide students and their families with terrific guided activities on  the ecology   and habitats of this picturesque and remarkable region.  

Ecosystems to be studied include the flora and fauna of:  

• Rocky shore minus tide at a world class tidepools site
• Temperate rain forest
• Temperate forest
• Riparian -- including the restoration of the Elwha 
• Alpine & subalpine habitat
• High energy coastal beach

A great experience for all ages!

Program Fee (motel and travel expenses not included)

• $69 per family if registered by 4/8, $89 after 4/8
• individual student attending with another family $45  (to 4/8) or $59 (after 4/8)

Program fee covers curriculum, fee waiver for Olympic National Park, facilities use fees, and expenses and honorarium for instructors and naturalists.  Upon receipt of registration and payment, you will receive the pre-trip information and curriculum. Also included will be links to specific websites for any pre-trip study sources.

High school course outlines will be provided for General Science and Photography.  Academy NW students can also check with their teacher to see how learning activities can be applied for credit to any current subjects being students.  

You will need to make your own lodging reservations (see left panel). Each families can pack simple foods for breakfasts, sack lunches, snacks, and drinks/water to have in their car.  Dinner will be planned potlucks for Thursday and Friday. Food assignments for the two dinners will be sent out two weeks prior to the event.  

Students 12/+ years old whose parents are unable to attend but come with a "designated adult" with another registered family who providing transportation and supervision for the whole time.  Non-attending parents must provide a permission slip. Costs for traveling, lodging, etc must be negotiated between the families.

Questions, email  candicec@familyacademy.org.  Hope to see you there!