Straub Outdoor School is unique!
¡Straub Outdoor School es única!
(Scroll down to open and download our outdoor school parent/guardian materials.)
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At Straub Outdoor School, our campus is the Great Outdoors at awe-inspiring locations from the pine forests of Eastern Oregon to the foothills of the Cascade Mountains to the Oregon Coast. Each scenic location offers ecologically rich landscapes that include oak woodlands, conifer forests, wetlands, mountain streams, and native prairie habitats.
Our naturalist-educators plan each day to maximize ecology explorations and science learning, with plenty of time for reflection, social activities, and fun! The educator-to-student ratio in our program is low to ensure the highest quality learning experiences. Our staff members focus on each student's educational and emotional needs.
Our curriculum is culturally responsive and custom-designed by our education team to highlight Oregon’s ecoregions, habitats, wildlife, and natural resources. All lessons are aligned with NGSS and the Oregon Environmental Literacy Plan and support learning innovation.
We offer three types of outdoor school experiences with dual-language (Spanish-English) instructional support upon request:
Nature Academy (residential overnight in-person hybrid program)
Nature Scouts (non-residential in-person hybrid program)
Nature Connections (virtual/CDL outdoor school)
For more information, see our “Welcome to Straub Outdoor School!” video below, then scroll down for information about each option. You can also download our 2023-24 Outdoor School Guide. For additional details, date availability, or to schedule a consultation, contact Catherine Alexander at 503-779-5227 or at ExecutiveDirector@StraubOutdoors.org.
To download Straub Outdoor School parent/guardian packet materials in Spanish and English, click the links below. Para descargar los materiales del paquete para padres/tutores de Straub Outdoor School en español e inglés, haga clic en los enlaces a continuación.
To request printed hard copies for your school group, email ExecutiveDirector@StraubOutdoors.org or call 503-302-4645.
Parent/Guardian Letter | Carta para Padres/Tutores
Overnight Packing List | Lista de Embalaje
Recommended Outerwear | Ropa de Abrigo Recomendada
Permission-Health-Waiver Form | Formulario de Permiso, Salud y Exención de Responsabilidad
Código de Conducta Estudiantil (Español)
Student Code of Conduct (English)