Goals
The curriculum takes full advantage of the ecosystems at Camp Sealth...a western Washington forest, wetlands, salt water beach and teaching garden are all inviting, beautiful features your kids will love and learn to feel at home in. We will tailor the entire program to meet your goals and support what you are already teaching in your classroom. These general goals have guided our curriculum development:

* Gain comfort in and appreciation for the natural environment
* Explore environmental cycles and systems
* Apply skills and knowledge to determine the health and diversity of the ecosystems at Sealth.

Some class options

Forest
This class is a study of the cycles and systems of forests in the Pacific Northwest. Activities illustrate the diversity and interdependence of elements including soil, water, habitat, wildlife and vegetation. More details...

Marine
The cold marine waters of the Puget Sound and the Washington Coast are some of the most productive in the world. Discover the abundance and diversity of living things found along our coast. Study the cycles and systems of an aquatic environment and how they compare to life on land. More details...

Wetlands
Students explore the diversity and dynamics of a wetland site. This class focuses on the interdependence of the elements found in a wetland habitat. Students can learn about wetland indicators, human impact, and the function of wetlands.

Sustainability
Sustainability is the practice of taking from the earth only what it can provide indefinitely, leaving future generations no less than we have access to ourselves.
Students will begin to gain a sense of place, sense of time, cycles of growth and decomposition, soil ecology, conservation and sustainable patterns of living. Activities are designed to increase awareness of human interactions with the environment as well as offer positive ways in which we can all reduce our impact.

Astronomy
Our astronomy lab is home base for students to explore the universe. Gravity, planets, moon phases, and tides all have astounding connections. Students will also hear some classic Greek, Roman, and Native American tales about the constellations.

Challenge
The Challenge Course is a tool for team building, individual confidence building, and fostering good communication in a group of people. Sealth’s Challenge Course is designed for both adults and youth (grade four and older). Portable challenge activities and noncompetitive games are available for younger children.

Outdoor Living Skills
Gaining outdoor living skills will help students have a safe outdoor adventure without causing damage to the environment around them. In this class, students will increase their awareness of the impact of modern outdoor recreation. They will also learn basic survival skills, low impact practices, and how to prepare for a day outside.