Outdoor education is an all school camp for the purpose of enriching student learning thorugh a unique outdoor classroom experience, community building, leadership training, goal setting, and outdoor recreation. 9th grade students will have one additional night at camp prior to the arrival of the 7th and 8th grade students for the purposes of a Leadership Retreat.

This year's camp location is at Camp Waskowitz in North Bend.  Students will be transported by Lake Washington School District buses. In some cases, parent vehicles are also used with the appropriate permission slips and waivers on file.

9th grade students should drop off their camp gear at the bus pick up/drop off zone before the start of school at 7:30 am on Tuesday, September 20, 2011.  9th grade students will depart for camp at 2:30 pm.

7th and 8th grade students should drop off their camp gear at the bus pick up/drop off zone before the start of school at 7:30 am on Wednesday, September 21, 2011.  7th and 8th grade students will depart for camp at 9:30 am.

Students will return from camp at approximately 1:30 pm on Friday, September 23, 2011, in time for regular dismissal.

Packing information for Camp Waskowitz can be found here.

Important Notes for Parents to Share with Students

RSAR Dress Codes apply on all school trips; including outdoor education.

Check Students Gear: Please check student gear prior to sending them to school. For the safety and well-being of individuals and the group it is extremely important that students bring the ESSENTAL ITEMS listed in the packing information checklist.  Weather is unpredictable and we must prepare for rain, wind, cold, and/or sun.  All items should be clearly marked with each student's name.

Lost & Found items will be available at the Dining Hall through departure on Friday.  They will then be kept at the RSAR office for one month prior to being donated to Goodwill.

Behavior Expectations: There is no pranking tolerated at camp. Pranking, or playing mean-spirited practical jokes and tricks, is counter to the objectives of Renaissance School outdoor education. Pranking is adversariral. It pits students against each other for the sole purpose of making someone uncomfortable for looking foolish.  It hurts feelings and alienates. It is the opposite of team building.

The rules of school apply to camp. the teachers will determine the consequences for anyone who treats another camper, or their property, with disrespect. Campers include staff and parent volunteers. Students can, and will, be sent home for unacceptable behavior.

No one is to enter a dormitory other than their own. Boys may not enter the girls' dorm, Girls may not enter the boys' dorm. There are no exceptions to this. The dormitories are gender separated and for the exclusive use of the students and the chaperones assigned there.