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Where We Belong: An Outdoor School Story
Join sixth graders Leah and Audrey from Beaverton’s Conestoga Middle School as they embark on their outdoor school journey. With the steady guidance of science teacher Earl Flemming, the students arrive at Camp Meriwether on the Oregon coast, ready to embrace new challenges, build friendships, and connect with the natural world.
Through shared experiences and quiet moments of growth, the students discover a sense of belonging and thrive in a supportive community.
Watch - Where We Belong: The Outdoor School Story
Last year, more than 8,500 fifth and sixth graders from around our region attended outdoor school at one of our five locations in northwest Oregon. Students and parents often ask us what the experience will be like. Watch this video to find out.
10/24/2025 2:46 PM
Northwest Regional Outdoor Science School Impacted by Statewide Budget Reductions
This past spring, the Oregon Legislature reduced statewide outdoor school funding by 20% for the biennium. The decision, based on a recommendation from the Higher Education Coordinating Commission, was finalized late in the legislative session without input from school district leaders.
09/26/2025 2:35 PM