Mount Hermon Outdoor Science School

The Santa Cruz Mountains offer a rich classroom where students will have the opportunity to experience science first hand. Mount Hermon Outdoor Science School offers a unique opportunity where students, individually and collectively, can interact with the environment around them, gaining rich educational experiences and growing through the distinct challenges that they will face. All curriculum is developed around the California State Science Standards. Benefits include:

• Increased comprehension of scientific concepts
• Enhanced team dynamics and individual confidence
• Concrete understanding of environmental and social stewardship principles 
• Greater respect for all people
• A wonder of nature

The Mount Hermon Outdoor Science School maintains a Registered Nurse on staff who's time and oversight is included in our regular program rates. Our nurse is on site and on call every day to dose all appropriate medication and address all specific needs of students and chaperones. Our health center is staffed by a trained health aid from 7:30 am to 10:00 pm and may be staffed overnight.

Coordinator/Teacher

Are you the primary coordinator or teacher for your schools outdoor science experience? For all the needed resources and information visit our coordinators page.

Counselor

Are you coming to Mount Hermon to be an Outdoor Science counselor? As a counselor you will be staying in our cabins with a group of seven to eight students and facilitating many activities during your stay. You can find more information on our counselor page.

Students/Parents

Are you coming to Mount Hermon's Outdoor Science School or is your child? Check out your school's stewardship points totals or have a look at the packing list on our student page.

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