Have a question? You might be able to find it here. If not, contact us!
Isn't this like summer camp?
Where do students go while attending outdoor school?
When are programs offered?
How long do the students stay?
What do the students do?
How much does it cost?
I want to bring my class, how do I sign up?
How do I sign up to be a Naturalist?
How do I sign up to be a mentor?
How can I support Great Basin Outdoor School?
No, fifth and sixth grade children learn forest, water, and wildlife ecology, geology, and astronomy with their classes during the school year. While they're at camp, they're still in school!
Where do students go while attending outdoor school?
Spring, fall and winter programs are held at Camp Galilee on the east shore of Lake Tahoe, near Glenbrook. Students stay in cabins, eat healthy home-cooked meals in the dining hall, and are only a stairway away from a beautiful sandy beach. From this location day trips are taken to Spooner Lake in all seasons and Zepher Cove in the spring and fall. Larger groups may be able to use the University of Nevada 4-H camp located in South Lake Tahoe during the spring and fall.
The beginning and end of each season can very. Please see the calendar for the dates of winter, spring and fall programs.
How long do the students stay?
Four-day programs in the spring and fall provide hands-on activities supporting state standards in 5th and 6th grade science, language arts, math, and the arts. Two or three-day programs are available during the winter.
Students stay overnight, learning about the Sierra Nevada mountains ecology, water, wildlife, and astronomy in an outdoor classroom. Creative writing, songs, skits, and community-building activities round out the program. During spring and fall we take a boat ride on Lake Tahoe and hike at Spooner Lake. During the winter we focus on winter ecology and go snowshoeing.
For current prices please see the registration form for teachers. Costs include all lodging, food, supplies, instructional staff, and student activity books to expand the program back in the classroom.
I want to bring my class, how do I sign up?
Please see our teachers page for more information on how you can bring your students to Great Basin Outdoor School. Note: teachers may earn state recertification credit.
How do I sign up to be a naturalist?
Naturalists: Please the Employment page for information about work with Great Basin Outdoor School!
How do I sign up to be a mentor?
Teen and college-age cabin leaders at least 16 years old are needed! They are trained in child safety, leadership, ecology, and career skills. For more info, please click here!
How can I support Great Basin Outdoor School?
Contributions are needed to assist at-risk children and support 501(c)(3) program. Mail to GBOS, 5125 Escuela Way, Reno NV 89520.
GBOS also wants to have your help as a volunteer. Please contact us, or visit the Ways You Can Help page to find out how you can help!
