Students ages 10 to 17 are eligible. Applications must be received by September 11, 2000. In San Diego County, students are no strangers to education in the mountains. George Stratman has headed up the program for three years and has worked in outdoor education since 1986. It can be a lifelong experience for some of them.
Sixth graders get to spend a week at one of the camps.
There, students learn about geology, biology, astronomy, and life science. They participate in arts and crafts and a wide variety of other activities. All the activities incorporate the state science framework. Those fees don't cover all the camps' costs. The facilities are rented out on weekends and during the summer to help keep the costs down for students.