We know that life at school is busy and that planning a camp experience is a lot of work. A well-planned Mount Hermon Outdoor Science experience will support the hard work of teachers and families as well as develop and transform your students.
See what it's all about!
In all of our classes, we engage in critical thinking, verbalizing evidence, and experiencing information through our relationship-based Naturalist-centered program. Our curriculum is designed to meet Next Generation Science Standards for grades 5–8. Our outstanding field guide is given to every student and each teacher who participates in our program. View a sample below:
All Outdoor Science programs take place at Mount Hermon's Ponderosa Lodge facility located 7 miles outside the city of Santa Cruz, in the Santa Cruz Mountains, along California's Central Coast.
Get Directions Ponderosa Lodge Grounds Map
We have a range of rates for our programs that depend on seasons and length of stay.
For all programs teachers and cabin leaders come free of charge up to a given ratio.
If you are a new school inquiring about our program we have New School Discounts. We want you to participate in our program! Give us a call for more information.
| 5-days | $295 per student |
| 4-days | $275 per student |
| 5-days | $275 per student |
| 4-days | $255 per student |
Director of Education
831.430.1239
outdoor.science@mounthermon.org
831.430.1297
