5th Grade Camp

In the Spring of each school year Alki Elementary 5th graders have an opportunity to attend an Outdoor Education Camp. The camp is located on 400 acres and includes a mile and a half of beachfront. The site encompasses many diverse ecosystems which serve as the classroom.

The camp will provide a natural, self contained environment with access to all the essentials of living: safety, wellness, food, and shelter.  Sharing a living space builds community as students learn how to care for themselves as well as live well with others.  Also, some of the best youth development occurs in a small group setting where students are allowed to take the lead in accomplishing tasks and setting the pace for their own learning.

Students will participate in various outdoor day and evening programming.  Program activities are structured to allow students to have the most positive and beneficial experience possible.