In 1975, a founding group began taking students into the Golden Trout Wilderness to immerse them in a natural classroom without walls. This tradition continues today. Workshops are led by trained naturalists and include local hikes into the surrounding areas and evening workshops at the camp facility. Workshop topics typically include botany, bird-watching, zoology, geology, astronomy and photography. The curriculum is loosely structured, allowing students plenty of time to explore on their own.
Meals are prepared and provided by the camp staff.
To provide accessibility to the high Sierra ecosystems allowing for a thorough understanding of these unique habitats. You will have the opportunity to explore the Sierra through daily hikes with experienced naturalists. In addition, informal workshops and evening programs will examine many ecological factors of the southeastern Sierra. During daily hikes, many species of wildlife can be observed. They include mule deer, yellow-bellied marmot, porcupine, pika, and possibly bighorn sheep.