Your Outdoor University (YOU)

“Wonderful, imaginative, enthusiastic, informative, thought-provoking, entertaining, kind-hearted... everything I had hoped for and more!”

-Cynthia, Parent and Teacher

Your Outdoor University is a most unique outdoor education program that is designed to support traditional classroom learning by providing practical applications of subjects taught in school. Students delight in the experiential methodology and open themselves to new areas of growth. YOU returns students to the wonders of the natural world… a refreshing encounter with the Created world… and a healthy break from the isolating culture and prevailing flat-screen realities.

All facets of Your Outdoor University programming (from classes, field groups, and large group simulations to meals, music, and games) have been specifically developed to enhance the learning process. Motivation, creativity, goal setting, cooperation, social interaction, self-confidence, compassion, leadership and many other traditional virtues are considered and examined by simply experiencing real life in its fullest forms.

“I wish I could come back to be in your group again. I will try to make the world a better place for you and me. Your friend...”

-Adam, Age 11

“Thank you for being there when I needed you. You were the best friend I ever had. Thank you, I miss you a lot. Your friend…”

-Latina, Age 10