Outdoor Education: Hands-on, Feet-in, Minds-Engaged—Learning That Lasts a Lifetime
At Paradise Farm Camps, Outdoor Education is designed to spark curiosity, build character, and strengthen community. We offer three engaging program areas—Ecology Education, Teambuilding, and Adventure Education—each crafted to provide hands-on learning in a supportive, natural environment. Whether your group visits for the day, extends into the evening, or stays overnight, our programs provide meaningful experiences that inspire growth and connection.
Ecology Education
Our Ecology Education program brings science to life on 600 acres of forests, fields, and streams. Lessons are carefully aligned with state education standards, making them a powerful extension of classroom learning. Students gain a deeper understanding of ecosystems, sustainability, and the natural world through exploration, observation, and discovery. By connecting curriculum to real-world experiences, we help foster environmental awareness and stewardship.
Teambuilding
Through our 27-element low-ropes course and other collaborative activities, the Teambuilding program gives students the chance to grow as individuals and as a group. Participants learn to communicate clearly, cooperate effectively, trust one another, and solve problems creatively while tackling exciting challenges. These experiences build stronger classroom communities and equip students with skills they can carry into every area of life.
Adventure Education
Adventure Education at Paradise Farm Camps encourages students to step outside their comfort zones and embrace a growth mindset. Whether climbing tp new heights, developing new skills, or navigating new activities, participants develop confidence and resilience as they work through challenges in a supportive environment. By celebrating both effort and achievement, students leave with a stronger sense of what they are capable of accomplishing.
Shape an Experience as Unique as Your Class!
Teachers can customize their Outdoor Education experience at Paradise Farm Camps by choosing the program areas that best meet their students’ needs. Whether you want to focus on Ecology Education to reinforce classroom science, strengthen your class community through Teambuilding, or challenge students to grow with Adventure Education, you can select one area or combine multiple for a full, well-rounded experience. With day, extended day, and overnight options available, we’ll help you design a program that’s the right fit for your group.
Pricing
| Type | Description | Cost per Day |
|---|---|---|
| Day Program | Programs can begin as early as 8:30 and go as late as 3:30 depending on bussing needs. In this time students can typically complete a full day teambuilding program, a half day Teambuilding program and 2-3 ecology and adventure lessons, or 4-6 ecology and adventure activities. | $18/student |
| Extended Day Program | Programs can begin as early as 8:30 and go as late as 7:30pm. With more time students will be able to participate in a larger number of programs and end the day with a Campfire and s’mores. | $29/student |
| Overnight Program | Schools can choose a 2-5 day overnight program for their students, and have access to the overnight cabins each night. The Education Coordinator will work with teachers to develop a curriculum that meets all of the teams needs within this longer format. All overnight programs include: all day programs, as well as one evening activity and campfire lead by our staff each night. Our team can also work with yours to develop a meal schedule through our preferred caterer. | $45/student |
| Rock Climbing | Can be added into any activity rotation at an additional fee. | $4/student |