Outdoor Education

Bring the Classroom Outdoors

Hands-on learning in the forests, fields, farm, and shoreline of Sound View.

Our Outdoor Environmental Education program is Outdoor Schools Washington certified, and combines environmental science, outdoor adventure, and team building. Students learn through hands-on experiences led by Sound View naturalists, with lessons designed around our unique 100-acre property and Puget Sound shoreline.

  • Grades: Pre-K - 12

  • Group Size: 140 Guests

  • Location: Longbranch, WA - Key Peninsula

  • Setting: 100 acres of forest and puget sound shoreline

  • Season: Fall, Winter, and Spring

  • Programs can be customized to fit your school’s goals, schedule, and budget.

  • 8:30 AM — Breakfast

    9:15 AM — Morning OEE lessons (Review Activities)

    12:15 PM — Lunch

    1:00 PM — Afternoon OEE lessons (Review Activities)

    4:00 PM — Recreation / cabin time

    5:30 PM — Dinner

    7:00 PM — Evening program (Review Activities)

    8:30 PM — Cabin time / bedtime 

  • Our naturalists lead the activities, but teachers and chaperones are an important part of the experience.

    We ask adults to:

    • Stay engaged and participate alongside students.

    • Help students follow directions and stay with their group.

    • Support positive behavior and inclusion.

    • Help supervise students during meals, free time, cabin time, and other non-instructional periods.

    • Communicate student needs or concerns to the teacher and Sound View staff.

    • Follow Sound View safety guidelines and activity instructions.

    You don't need to be an outdoor expert—come ready to participate, learn, and be part of the group.

    Chaperone Expectations

  • Overnight groups stay in comfortable heated lodges or seasonal tent cabins, with bathrooms and showers available in the lodging areas. Students, teachers, and chaperones share meals together in our dining hall, where we serve nutritious, kid-friendly meals throughout your stay.

  • We want planning your trip to be as straightforward as possible. Find the information you need before arriving at Sound View:

Tell us about your school, group size, and preferred dates, and we'll help you plan an Outdoor Environmental Education experience that fits your students. 

Ready to Bring Your Class Outside?

Request Information

Questions? Contact the Outdoor Environmental Education Director at oee@soundviewcamp.com