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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.
Join Us for a Student Leader Summit
This is an overnight sneak peek into the four-night Outdoor School experience. Training on-site gives you the opportunity to know your surroundings with the hands-on experience you need to lead with confidence. New and *returning Student Leaders are welcome! *Only for high school students.
02/13/2026
Outdoor School Funding Update: Help Shape What Comes Next
Last year, the Oregon Legislature cut the Outdoor School budget by 20%. We will not be able to provide the same level of Outdoor School programming next year as we have in years past. We invite you to attend one of the following virtual listening sessions to help inform our planning.
02/11/2026 3:01 PM
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