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Each year, 5,500 students and hundreds of teachers and cabin leaders spend a week at Outdoor Education to learn about the natural world, explore the forest and beach ecosystems, and work together as a community. Learn more about the program on the following pages:
If you are interested in becoming a member of the Outdoor Education staff, please visit our Become a Naturalist Intern section to learn more about becoming a Naturalist.
The San Mateo County Office of Education (SMCOE) prioritizes the safety of its students and staff. This plan lays out SMCOE’s COVID-19 safety plan for the 2021-22 school year. This plan reflects CDPH, CDC, and Cal/OSHA guidance.
The San Mateo County Office of Education conducts an award-winning Outdoor Education program in cooperation with local schools and the San Francisco YMCA Camp at Jones Gulch, nestled in the Redwoods of the Santa Cruz Mountains in La Honda, California.
The Outdoor Education program dates back to the summer of 1965 when Gus Xerogeanes, a natural sciences teacher for the San Bruno Park School District, took a group of 6th grade students on a week-long summer school adventure to the YMCA Camp at Jones Gulch.
A district-wide program for San Bruno Park Schools was started in the spring of 1966 with only 60 students each week. In the fall of 1966, more districts began participating in the program, which continued to be run by the San Bruno Park School District. A pilot Outdoor Education program was approved in 1968 and began with 650 pupils. The program was structured such that the Director was in constant contact with the districts' superintendents, coordinators, teachers, and the on-site staff of senior naturalists and naturalist interns. High school students volunteered as counselors, which are called cabin leaders today, and teachers from the schools accompanied their students to the site. The YMCA staff provided the food service and facility maintenance.
Today, Outdoor Education's dedicated staff continues to awaken in students an appreciation of the environment and the interdependence of all living and non-living things. District teachers are an active part of this experience, and the program has developed a loyal following of teachers who return with their students year after year to discover the benefits of the Outdoor Education experience.
More than 225,000 children have attended Outdoor Education since its inception in 1968. Both the academic program and the camp are certified, Resident Outdoor Science Schools (ROSS) by California Outdoor School Administrators (COSA). The camp also maintains American Camping Association (ACA) accreditation.
Please help support a San Mateo County student attend Outdoor Education. It costs more than $400 to provide food, lodging, instructors, equipment, and supplies for a student to attend a week of Outdoor Education. We want every child in San Mateo County to have the opportunity to experience a week in nature with their classmates. Your donation provides scholarships for those families who need financial support. Any amount is greatly appreciated!
Please make checks payable to "San Mateo County Office of Education" and mail them to:
San Mateo County Office of Education Outdoor Education 101 Twin Dolphin Drive Redwood City, CA 94065-1064
Your gift is tax deductible. Our Federal Tax ID Number is #94-6002468. For further information, please email Mark Nolan or call (650) 747-9581. Thank you for your consideration!
Each year, 11 naturalist interns are hired to participate in our program for 30 weeks. Interns teach environmental education classes, participate in evening activities, enforce safety and discipline standards, counsel students, and act as a liaison with teachers. The internship period is a full school year, beginning in September and ending in late May. Applications are due mid-April. Learn more about the position and application process.
Ultimately, we wish to provide an environmental education experience that brings about a greater social awareness other students from all cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds and to increase students' knowledge and appreciation of nature.
There is a two week training period during which interns become familiar with the program content and four days of winter staff enrichment. The internship period is a full school year, beginning in September and ending in late May. During the year, a variety of in-services, workshops, and field trips will be held.
Each year, eleven naturalist interns are hired to participate in our program. The application process takes place each spring. The application deadline is mid-April. Please apply early!
The San Mateo Outdoor Education program is dedicated to providing naturalist/teachers with exciting and extensive learning opportunities. The following is a partial list of what interns will be exposed to during the 30-week internship.
There are eleven intern positions open for each academic school year. Applications are due on or by April 10 or until all positions are filled.
During the first weeks, interns receive intensive training to prepare them for teaching environmental education classes on a variety of subjects in numerous settings. In addition to teaching during the daytime, interns participate in evening activities which include campfires, night hikes, and dancing. Staff training is ongoing throughout the year. Duties will include teaching major concepts to fifth and sixth graders enforcing safety and discipline standards, counseling students, and acting as liaison with teachers.
This is an outdoor education center located on 1,000 acres in central California, 12 miles from the coast and at the foot of the Santa Cruz Mountains. Groups of approximately 180 fifth and sixth graders come for a five-day residential environmental education program that utilizes redwood forests, tide pools, ponds, marshes, and other natural areas in the coastal and mountain regions. The California coast provides great opportunities to discover sealife in the tide pools, watch the migration of gray whales, go birding along the Pacific Coast Highway, visit colonies of seals, and explore the coastline.
You must have a strong interest in environmental education as demonstrated by previous teaching experience and/or course work in the natural sciences. You should be flexible, enthusiastic, and enjoy working with kids. Singing or other musical talents are also useful.
To apply, send a resume, cover letter, and the names and phone numbers of three references. Positions fill early. Apply by April 10 for the September start date.
Starting Date September through June.
Compensation Room and board and a stipend of $640 per week.
Arrangements Full-time, nine month commitment, eleven positions available.
San Mateo County Office of Education 101 Twin Dolphin Dr. Redwood City, CA 94065-1064
You can also e-mail Allison Collins , Director, Outdoor Environmental Education with any specific questions about the program or the positions available.
Director, Outdoor Environmental Education
Administrative Assistant, Outdoor Education Information and Registration
San Mateo County Office of Education
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