Sierra Outdoor School strives to be America’s benchmark for excellence in outdoor experiential education.
Our mission puts action to our vision. Our efforts are focused on the creation of a quality outdoor experiential educational experience that meets the academic, physical and social needs of our students and inspires them on to further scientific discovery in any natural setting.
CORE VALUES At Sierra Outdoor School, we hold ourselves accountable to a set of core values that we consider non-negotiables.
- Educate the whole person in mind, body and spirit.
- Base all decisions on what is best for participants' academic, social and emotional well-being.
- Commit to a safe and inclusive learning environment for ALL participants.
- Believe every participant can learn and we can teach ALL students.
- Align all our educational curriculum with established standards, including the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), California Common Core Standards, California Environmental Principles and Concepts, and to ensure high-quality and effective learning experiences for all students.
- Provide nutritious meals tailored to meet the diverse dietary needs of our guests, while ensuring a safe environment by addressing allergens, dietary, and cultural concerns.
- Uphold high standards in food safety, quality control, and cleanliness, consistently adhering to best practices to create a safe, clean, and inviting environment where ALL guests can enjoy their meals with comfort and peace of mind.
- Provide World-Class, Participant-Centered Facilities designed to prioritize the safety, needs, and experiences of ALL participants.
- Maintain a clean, high-quality campus that fosters a strong sense of community pride.
- Ensure that all transportation services are safe, inclusive, dependable, and meet the highest standards for our guests.
Sierra Outdoor School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, religion, political affiliation, gender, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, parental or marital status, or any other basis.