Outdoor Adventure Education
All EAS students participate in three Outdoor Adventure Education weeks each school year:
- Fall Camp
The whole school spends a week at Fall Camp in Western Washington in early September.
- March Trips
In mid-March, students elect to participate in one of a variety of smaller group expeditions, each lead by an EAS teacher.
- Spring Camp
Every spring the entire school participates in a week of tent camping and adventuring. Sites for spring camp alternate between Western and Eastern Washington locations.
Outdoor adventures are related to school and academic goals. Adventure learning opportunities are designed to promote:
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Group culture, spirit, and camaraderie
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Cooperation, collaboration, and shared leadership
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Decision-making and problem-solving skills
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Responsibility to self and community
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Personal challenge, exploration, and growth
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Understanding of interrelationships within environments
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Communication and mentoring skills
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Application of academic learning
Community Stewardship Projects
All EAS students participate in three sessions of Community Stewardship Projects (CSP) during the school year. A variety of projects provide students with opportunities for active involvement and stewardship in their community. Following each session, CSP groups present what they have learned and accomplished to the rest of the school. By the end of their 9th grade year, students have completed over 190 hours of community stewardship. Partnerships with individuals and community organizations provide EAS students, staff, and parents with expertise, training, and support for various projects. Both environmental and social program opportunities are offered each stewardship session.
Wednesday Electives
Students at EAS have the unique opportunity to participate in a variety of elective classes on Wednesday afternoons. Wednesday Electives are coordinated by EAS teaching staff in partnership with parent and community volunteers.
Wednesday Electives include offerings in the following areas:
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Technology
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Performing Arts
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Sports
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Arts/Crafts
Classes take place both on and off campus, chaperoned by parents. Class facilitators are highly qualified and experienced in their particular areas.
