High Trails Outdoor Education Center

The investigation of the natural world shapes our time spent at High Trails.  Three, four, and five-day residential experiences focus on nurturing an urge to explore, while building knowledge about the history and science of the natural world that surrounds us.

Our program is designed to meet state standards for 6th, 5th, and 4th grade students. High Trails instructors look forward to collaborating with and learning from experienced classroom teachers, and look to teachers for support and advice.  Your presence and participation throughout the school’s visit not only ensures a smooth trip, but also provides the opportunity to get to know students in a new setting, to watch as students thrive outside of the classroom, and to build community in the cabin, during meals, and during Discovery Groups.

Coming to High Trails is a big step for many students, as they live away from both home and parents for part of the school week.  Although this can be a challenge, it results in dramatic growth, increased independence, and the chance to develop unique bonds through living with friends and teachers outside of the traditional school setting.

Our staff is high-energy, creative, and ready to talk your ear off about the magnificence of an aspen grove. We are comprised of a core group of year-round staff members and a team of seasonal instructors. The staff receives in-depth training prior to each season, and works together in a variety of positions to run the High Trails program each week. We strive to provide exceptional education and learning opportunities in an environment where individuals are accepted and encouraged to grow in their connections to the Earth, their Community, their Self, and their Sense of Wonder.