If you are an institutional educator, home school coordinator, or specialize in after-school care, the Cedar Outdoor School has programs perfectly aligned to your outdoor learning goals. Book your spot now for the remainder of the 25 school year or for the 25-26 fall season and we’ll help you to expand your curriculum for your 5th and 6th grade students. 

About Us

The Cedar Outdoor School has 3 camp locations to serve you, Snohomish, Hood Canal, and Mt. Rainier. Whether you are looking for day programs or overnight opportunities, we have a customizable experience for every school & learning community!
Dates are filling up for the remainder of 2025 school year and applications for funding are now available for the 25-26 school year. Contact us to reserve your spot today!
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Become part of the Cedar Outdoor School team!

Camp Parsons and the Cascade Scout Reservation- Camp Pigott & Camp Edward are hosting school groups for day and overnight programs under the banner of our Cedar Outdoor School program. This Spring we are expecting 12 schools, 800 students and 32 days of program! Programs will run weekdays between the three camps, along with additional paid training & setup days. Staff will be paid a daily rate on a bi-weekly schedule. Optional overnight housing and meals during programs are provided. Staff are generally preferred to serve the entire season. 

Spring dates of employment: April 14- June 17. There will be an additional round of hiring in the Fall for fall programs.

Positions open for this Spring: Instructors, Program Leads, Cooks, and Camp Health Officers. Positions range from $100-$160 per day. Minimum ages for most positions are 16, 18, and 21 years of age.

Application to apply can be found here. Job Descriptions for each of the positions are linked in the application. Application will remain open until positions are filled.

Our Curriculum

Our program combines environmental education and classic outdoor recreation. We offer a Pacific Northwest-inspired curriculum featuring a variety of ready-made lessons in ecology, biology and geology. Our lessons are standards-aligned, drawing from from the best practices and guidance of Next Generation Science and Environmental Sustainability Education Standards, John McCoy (lulilaš) Since Time Immemorial curriculum and multidisciplinary learning.

Recreational Activities Included!

At the Cedar Outdoor School learning does not stop with academics. We believe in using recreational activities like service projects, climbing and our challenge course to promote social-emotional learning and healthy play during your stay at camp.

Spring 2025 Curriculum Guide

Academic

  • Energy Flow
  • Cycles
  • Biodiversity
  • Community

 

  • Interdepency
  • Change
  • Adaptation

Recreational

  • Climbing Tower
  • Challenge Course
  • Archery

 

  • Outdoor Engineering
  • Nature Crafts
  • Service Project

Read More!

Check our Curriculum Guide for complete descriptions of the Cedar Outdoor School’s program offerings.
  • Cedar Outdoor School Materials

Why Choose Us

A Landscape for Learning

The Cedar Outdoor School is situated in a pristine natural environment ripe with opportunities for student discovery!  Our camp features nearly 900 acres of preserved wetland, lakes, forests & fields that nurture experimentation, curiosity and hands-on engagement with science concepts.

Easy for Schools

We work with you to design a custom program the meets the needs of your unique learning community! We offer flexible, all-inclusive rates and qualified staff for each activity in camp. You can schedule tours of camp year-round. If you can’t make it out to camp for a visit, we’ll come to your school to plan with your teachers or put on an open house!

Contact Us

Contact Patrick to customize your school’s experience.

Patrick Kissinger
Program Director – Cedar Outdoor School
PKissinger@seattlebsa.org
360-568-2065

Our Facilities

The Cedar Outdoor School facilities are designed to be accommodating to your school and provide a true camping experience!

Our camp features: 

  • A spacious Dining Hall with seating for up to 420 people.
  • Multiple styles of open-air cabins to choose from with lodging for up to 120.
  • Modern shower house and bathroom facilities with gender-inclusive options. 
  • Separate indoor lodging for teachers. 
  • A variety of covered, outdoor classroom spaces. 
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