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Recently at Pine Valley Outdoor Science Camp, we've become fascinated (and had a few good laughs) about how Google Gemini's AI feature interprets our camp. Enjoy the AI illustrations above. While some of them have some similarities to real life (check out that grasshopper dissection!),...

Students are often looking for opportunities to demonstrate their responsibility and care for others. If you're a student, you can show the adults around you at camp- your teachers, chaperones, and camp instructors- that YOU are capable of making a difference with these activities! 1. Remind...

This past spring, as schools rolled in for Pine Valley Outdoor Science Camp, a lot of students gazed up at our brand-new upgraded ropes course, then turned to the nearest adult and asked, "when do we get to do that?" In the spring of 2025, our...

At Pine Valley Outdoor Science Camp, we LOVE small class sizes! We feel that it is best to cap our daytime traveling teams to no more than 20 students each, so schools that bring more students to camp will be separated into more traveling teams....

Pine Valley Outdoor Science Camp is excited to provide you with free worksheets to aid your class time before or after your outdoor education experience. These worksheets aren't just for science class. We are also offering worksheets involving subjects such as language arts, social studies,...

We get it- it can take a lot of work to convince your school administration and your students' parents that an outdoor education trip is a worthwhile educational experience. There are valid concerns that come with this, and we want to address these while equipping...

Did you know that your school may already qualify for a subsidized outdoor education experience? Fundraisers and school sales are a great way for students to get involved as you collect money for camp. Have you considered supplementing this by applying for grants?  It is likely that...

What time of year should teachers take their class for an overnight outdoor education camp? Even in sunny Southern California, the camp experience varies based on season. Here are just some of the seasonal benefits to help you determine the best time for your students...

When a student returns from camp, what's the number-one question that adults ask them? "How was camp?" The typical response is a one-word answer like "good" or, if you're really lucky, a full sentence describing just one of the many things they did at their...

When you book with Pine Valley Outdoor Science Camp, you're not just getting a camp experience that your students will remember for the rest of their lives. Our staff wants to partner with you for success in teaching before, during, and after your camp session. Here...