Bring the Classroom Outdoors!
Where adventure, education, and exploration come together!
There’s nothing quite like a camp experience to bring learning to life. Nature and adventure experiences at camp make it the perfect place for learning to really stick! Students love Outdoor School at Black Diamond Camp, because it’s hands-on, engaging, and fun! It’s also affordable and customizable to meet your group’s goals, including Next Gen Science Standards.
Experiential Learning
Black Diamond Camp Outdoor School aims to integrate hands-on, outdoor experiences with meaningful learning opportunities. Students will have the opportunity to ask, explore, and answer questions about the natural world to expand their existing knowledge about our Earth in a way that comes alive. This program is based on the fundamental idea of learning through doing, experiencing, and challenging oneself in a safe and controlled environment.
Curriculum
You have the freedom to choose your group’s curriculum topics. Our educators will teach the classes, while teachers and chaperones participate alongside the students. Together, we create a truly immersive learning experience that fosters collaboration and deeper understanding.
- Water Ecology
- Orienteering
- Outdoor Survival
- Nature Discovery Trek
- Cooperative Challenge/Team Building
Class List
Activities
Outdoor and indoor activities at Black Diamond Camp bring excitement and adventure to any group's stay! Add one or more of the following options for your group’s stay: Zipline, Vertical Playpen, Giant Swing, Archery Tag, Crane Yard, 3D Wall, Rappel. Talk to the Guest Service staff for activity options.
Design Your Group’s Stay
We can create a full package program for you, or work with you to customize your group’s experience. Overnight and Day programs available. Includes lodging and meals as well as access to activities and ecology.
- Choose a length of stay.
- Book dates with the Black Diamond Camp team.
- Outline your goals for students.
- Select curriculum topics.
- Choose evening activities. You can run these on your own, or with our staff taking the lead.
Creating Your Group’s Schedule
We recognize that each group is unique, and we work to make sure your experience is designed to suit your needs.
Below are generic sample schedules.
| Time | Scheduled Event |
|---|---|
TYPICAL 1-DAY SCHEDULE | |
| 10:00 AM | Arrive at Black Diamond Camp |
| 10:30 AM | Orientation/Welcome |
| 11:00 AM | Ice Breakers & Name Games |
| 12:00 PM | Lunch |
| 1:00-2:30 PM | Classes* |
| 2:30-3:00 PM | Black Diamond Camp Activities - choose your own adventure! |
| 4:00 PM | Departure |
*Class Segment Note:
We may offer anywhere from 1 class (for small groups) to 4 class rotations (large groups) for each Classes segment.