Academically, skills such as observation, classification, investigation, recording and interpreting data are emphasized. Courses cover a wide range of subjects, including giant sequoias, the Miwok Indians, wilderness survival skills, logging and forestry, nature observations, and pond studies. For a more complete overview of all of our class choices click on Curriculum . Calvin Crest is more than just a school that has its classes outdoors. It is an unforgettable experience made up of incredible activities, super evening programs, challenging courses, the beauty of the Sierra, great fun with friends, and lessons that will last a lifetime.
Students have an opportunity to strengthen relationships with their peers and teachers.
Curriculum The Calvin Crest Outdoor School curriculum presents a variety of natural science, environmental education, wilderness skills, and historical topics. Subjects included in the courses and activities are in the disciplines of astronomy, biology, botany, conservation, ecology, geology, history, meteorology, nature study, outdoor recreation skills, and zoology. Curriculum units and all necessary equipment and materials are provided by Calvin Crest for the classroom teachers, who will be the instructors for each course. Calvin Crest staff persons also serve as instructors, which helps reduce class sizes out on the course trails. Students participate in a variety of hands-on learning activities collecting and classifying specimens, observing and recording data, and conducting experiments.