Outdoor Environmental Education
Thousands of students experience the excitement of the Outdoor and Environmental Education (OEE) program at YMCA Camp Seymour every year, exploring ecosystems, understanding natural resources, and improving outdoor and group building skills. Our naturalist staff hails from across the United States. With college degrees in environmental studies or outdoor education, they are hired for science skills, teaching experience, and enthusiasm.
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Our program is designed for 4th through 6th grade students, but can be tailored to any age group. Students spend from 1 to 5 days participating in classes such as Marine Science, forest ecosystems, wildlife ecology, live reptiles, sustainability and the living machine, orienteering, canoeing, small group challenge as well as co-op course and climbing wall.
Classes are designed to enhance Washington State Essential Learning Standards. Evening activities provide fun and fellowship for students, teachers, and parents.
Contact us (Scott or Becca) for date and space availability, to schedule a tour, or to receive more information. Camp Seymour received last year's "Organizational Excellence" Award from the Environmental Education Association of Washington.
Resources for Teachers and School Organizers- 2010 OEE Teacher Planning Manual (including curriculum guide and school information sheets)
- OEE Cabin Leader Manual
- Cabin Leader Contract
- How our curriculum meets 4th and 5th Grade EALRs (New 2010 standards)
- How our curriculum meets 6th Grade EALRs (New 2010 standards)
- Student Journal Template
- Certificate of Completion
- EGDELWONK QUESTIONS (a trivia game based on Camp Seymour classes)
- Egdelwonk Answer Sheet
- Pre and post Living Machine curriculum
- Camp Store Price List
Home School Programs: Home School Winter and Spring 2010 Program Information
