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School programs
Some of the best learning happens outside of the classroom. Join Catamount Institute and get your students engaged and excited about the outdoors.
Cutting class
Has never been this smart
Children greatly benefit developmentally from being outdoors. Outdoor education and play support emotional, behavioral and intellectual development. Studies have shown that students who learn outdoors develop: a sense of self, independence, confidence, creativity, decision-making and problem-solving skills, empathy towards others, motor skills, self-discipline and initiative.
Outdoor experiences help students increase their understanding of their natural and human communities which leads to a sense of place. Through connection to place, students develop stronger environmental attitudes and civic behaviors. Outdoors learning experiences are the foundation of raising the next generation of active citizens who take care of their natural and human communities.
Benefits of learning outdoors
- Greater pride, ownership and strengthened sense of empowerment to make a difference in their community
- Better performance in reading, writing, math, science, and social studies
- Greater sense of relevance and interest in what they learn in school
- Increased engagement and enthusiasm for learning
- Increased school attendance
Take a trip, join the club, get outside!
During the school day, after school, or all year long. There are so many ways for your school to enhance what you are already teaching. Let the outdoor experts take care of the hard work so you can be the students hero.
Field Trips
Yes Club
Outdoor schoolS
Start packing for summer camp
Summer camp is the perfect combination of science and adventure. Explore the outdoors, learn about science, make new friends, and having an adventure. Scholarships are available! Let your students know.
