Medical and hospital services are available within 30 minutes by car. Outdoor school buildings provide sleeping and eating accommodations for 140 students, their teachers and the 28 staff members who work with the students. All buildings are well constructed according to school safety and earthquake codes. The cabins are heated, insulated, have full bathrooms, and the latest smoke and fire detection equipment. The food includes fresh milk, eggs, meat, fruits and vegetables daily.
Children sit at tables with seven of their classmates and one adult.
The adult is in charge of the group and focuses the conversation on one topic at a time with all children getting a chance to comment on the topic. The food is served family style with a platter of the main dish, salads, vegetables or fruit placed on the table. The platters are passed around the table and children are encouraged to try some of everything, though they are not required to eat everything on their plate. There are always seconds and sometimes even thirds on the food served. Dessert is served after the dinner meal.