Waskowitz Student Presentation

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WASKOWITZ
OUTDOOR
SCHOOL
Waskowitz is located 35
miles east of Seattle
in North Bend, WA
Snoqualmie Falls
Before arriving at Waskowitz, students first
visit the Snoqualmie Falls.
Puget Sound Energy
Students also learn how waterfalls generate
electricity from local Puget Sound Energy
experts.
After departing Snoqualmie Falls, it is a
short drive to Camp Waskowitz
Welcome to
Waskowitz Outdoor School
Waskowitz cabins
Students stay the week in heated dorm style
cabins with our high school leaders and an
adult staff member.
Cabin Facilities
From dorm room games and friendship circles to full
night’s rest in your very own bed, Waskowitz living is
clean and cozy.
High School Leaders
Each high school leader heads up a group of 7-9 students
for the week. Together, you will turn Waskowitz into
home.
Flag Ceremony
Each day begins and
concludes with a
flag ceremony
Nurse Jackie
Our nurse oversees the
well being of all our
students
Meal Time
Our Waskowitz cooking staff prepares three hardy meals
per day that are served all-you-can-eat family style.
After Meal
Program
No meal would be
complete without song
and entertainment.
…and super heroes?
Kitchen
Party!
After every meal
one cabin will be
assigned to clean
up the dining hall
Skits and Songs
Each week the Waskowitz
theatre comes to life when
cabin groups create and
perform their own productions
River
Science
Students participate in ongoing
Snoqualmie River ecology and
water chemistry experimentation
Cedar River Watershed
Waskowitz Outdoor School partners with Seattle Public
Utilities in an educational program to teach students
about environmental impacts and conservation of their
drinking water.
Hiking
With over 360 acres of land,
there are miles of trails to
explore
Lookout Tower
A popular hiking destination,
the lookout tower provides
picturesque views
Burma Bridge
You’ll get the chance to cross our famous
Burma Bridge.
Fire Sculpture
Students often hike to and charcoal
sketch this unique forest fire relic
Big Fir
You will want to make sure and visit the biggest
tree in the forest!
Personal Reflection
Students will have time to reflect on what they’ve learned
about both nature and themselves during their week at
Waskowitz outdoor school.
Departure
We look forward to meeting you at Waskowitz Outdoor School
where you’re guaranteed to have a good time!