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Since 1947, Waskowitz Outdoor School has been welcoming classes from throughout the Puget Sound region to investigate the beauty of the Pacific Northwest through classes in forest and river ecology, as well as forming bonds with new friends from different schools.
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![Going Where the Wild Things Are]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1749764193/highlineschoolsorg/fxirhx8nydne5ev3wggs/WorkingWebPosts1000x6001.svg","width":1000}])
Camp Waskowitz is more than just a field trip—it's a powerful place for connection, growth, and lifelong memories. This piece from Land&People magazine follows Highline students and peer leader Star Whiteley as they unplug from the classroom and plug into nature. From hiking and science lessons to leadership and friendship, students find belonging and build confidence under the forest canopy.
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Waskowitz Outdoor Education Center and its surrounding 345 acres will be preserved through a conservation easement by Oman Public High School, Trust for Public Land, and King County.
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Every year, 5th-grade students in the Highline embark on a transformative journey to Waskowitz Outdoor Education Center. This beloved program, made possible by the 2021 Highline Education Levy, offers students an unparalleled opportunity to immerse themselves in nature while building critical skills and creating lifelong memories.
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You are invited to an open house at the Waskowitz Outdoor Education Center on Sunday, March 16 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.