During this 14-day intensive residential science camp, students will work and play in the beautiful organic valley of Trout Lake, Washington. Students will camp on a small organic farm and will spend their days and evenings farming, cooking, biking, and studying local and global food systems. We’ll find time for relaxation and recreation while taking the academic nature of the course seriously.
Each morning we will have focused academic time followed by biking to different farms to get our hands dirty helping out. Afternoons we will find time for discussion, reflection, relaxation and enjoyment. In the evenings, we will create delicious meals from what food we’ve harvested during the day. During the week we will have a chance to learn about a diverse spectrum of agriculture–organic dairy, artisan cheese making, beekeeping, vegetable and herb growing, as well as pastured livestock for wool and meat production.
As we work and play, we will have conversations about the challenges and opportunities of farming and dive into relevant science and policy topics. If you love food, the outdoors, to learn and try new things, and if you are curious about organic farming–this course is for you.
We have added a 2-day backpacking trip on Mt. Adams this year, and a white-water rafting trip down the White Salmon River!
Students who fully participate and complete their coursework to a satisfactory level will walk away with a certificate of course completion. This certificate can be brought to their high school administrator for a semester of high school science credit. Pre-approval of the course is recommended, so please contact Cascade Mountain School to learn more. 4 credits of college credit are also offered. Learn more about high school and college credit options. 20 hours of service credit are also granted.
The course ends with a celebratory lunch for students and their families on Saturday, July 18th. Families, please join us for an 11:30 am farewell farm-fresh lunch made by course participants.
Dates: July 5-18, 2015
Ages: 15-18
Activities: Road Biking, Hiking, Backpacking, and Rafting
Tuition: $1610 per student ($1550 if you register before April 1st). Learn more here about scholarship opportunities.
Credit: 20 hours of service credit, 1 semester of high school science credit, 4 college level credits available. Learn more here.
Registration: Online Registration
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