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Student Leader Program

 At Pacifica’s Outdoor School we want to invite Students to BECOME leaders. Whether or not you already consider yourself a leader, we want you to participate if you want to learn more about yourself, your environment, develop skills, and have an epic time learning outdoors! We are excited to announce our first Student Leader Summer Summit. The Student Leader Summit is a time to prepare you for outdoor school. Join Pacifica and Rogue Outdoor School in 3 days of training, games, songs, and having fun with other student leaders. Register here to join us for the Student Leader Summit August 6th, 7th, and 8th of 2024.

Check out what Pacifica’s Outdoor Schools Student Leaders have to say about their Outdoor School Leadership Experience: 

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"I loved communicating with the students and being able to see where our youth is headed".

Freyja MoevesSource: Pacifica Outdoor School
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“It’s made me really confident and [has] helped me to speak in front of groups. I felt like ‘Hey, I can do this! I can feel powerful and learn stuff on the fly!’ It really helped with a lot of things in my daily life.”

– Karmen “Paprika” ClarkSource: MESD Outdoor School
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“At Outdoor School, I can be the best, most positive version of myself that I can be. I can be a leader to kids that may not have other secure positive influences on their life in the real world. It’s a place where everyone’s there for the same thing: To have the time of their life and to give overwhelming support”.

– Camille “Sage” DupeyrouxSource: MESD Outdoor School
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"The most valuable part of being a Student Leader was being able to teach and lead young kids while creating a memorable bond. It was very emotional leaving and I found myself crying on the way home. I will always cherish the memories I created with my group and hope I had a big impact like they did on me".

Ella DeanSource: Pacifica Outdoor School
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“It’s made me really confident and [has] helped me to speak in front of groups. I felt like ‘Hey, I can do this! I can feel powerful and learn stuff on the fly!’ It really helped with a lot of things in my daily life.”

– Karmen “Paprika” ClarkSource: MESD Outdoor School
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“At Outdoor School, I can be the best, most positive version of myself that I can be. I can be a leader to kids that may not have other secure positive influences on their life in the real world. It’s a place where everyone’s there for the same thing: To have the time of their life and to give overwhelming support”.

– Camille “Sage” DupeyrouxSource: MESD Outdoor School
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"I got to connect to kids in a matter which made me feel I could benefit a child’s life by being somewhat a mentor or even just a friend during a week away from their normal lives, I got to have fun with the kids and it didn’t feel like community service, just teaching kids about the outdoor experiences".

Juliet SalvidarSource: Pacifica Outdoor School
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“It’s made me really confident and [has] helped me to speak in front of groups. I felt like ‘Hey, I can do this! I can feel powerful and learn stuff on the fly!’ It really helped with a lot of things in my daily life.”

– Karmen “Paprika” ClarkSource: MESD Outdoor School
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“At Outdoor School, I can be the best, most positive version of myself that I can be. I can be a leader to kids that may not have other secure positive influences on their life in the real world. It’s a place where everyone’s there for the same thing: To have the time of their life and to give overwhelming support”.

– Camille “Sage” DupeyrouxSource: MESD Outdoor School
Register for our Student Leader Summer Summit

Student Leaders and Parents

 

If you are a High School Student; we want YOU to participate in Pacifica’s Outdoor School’s Teen Leadership Program. 

At Pacifica’s Outdoor School we invite students to become leaders. Whether or not you already consider yourself a leader, we want you to participate if you want to learn more about yourself, your environment, develop skills, and have an epic time learning outdoors! If you are interested in becoming a Student Leader it is important that you carefully consider the following criteria for yourself:

  1. Do you want more real-life learning opportunities?
  2. Are you inspired to learn outside of the box? 
  3. Would you like to work with fifth and sixth grade students?
  4. Are you trustworthy and able to respect others?
  5. Do you have an interest in nature?
  6. Do you want to have fun?

If you answered yes to these questions, click the button below to register for one of the funnest, memorable, and most meaningful adventures of your High School experience. Once you complete your application you will hear from us to follow up with questions, waivers and to schedule your training and Outdoor School dates! Be certain to remind your Parent or Guardian to Complete the Waiver as soon as possible.  Check out our Student Leader Handbook to know what a day of Outdoor School is like and what is expected of Student Leaders at Pacifica’s Outdoor School. After students apply and receive their training they will need a Attendance Slip to be signed by all of their teachers and parents and submit it to the attendance office of their high school.

Teachers and School Staff

 

Students will learn leadership skills and Outdoor School curriculum. One objective for the program is for Teen Leaders to earn elective or career credits through participation in the training and assisting in facilitating 5th and 6th graders Outdoor School Session.

Leadership training is designed to cultivate students’ communication, time management, problem solving, team work, self awareness and social skills. Beyond the Leadership training, students will be educated to deliver Pacifica’s Outdoor School curriculum which will strengthen their familiarity with our local environment and build their scientific inquiry, observation and data collection competency. Take a look at our Student Leader Handbook to understand what their Outdoor School experience will be like.  

After students apply and receive their training they will need a Attendance Slip to be signed by all of their teachers, school counselor and parent(s)/guardian(s) and submit it to the attendance office of their high school 10 school (business) days before they arrive to Outdoor School.

During our pilot season in the spring of 2024, the SLP (Student Leadership Program) collaborated with Three Rivers School District. We hosted 36 students for the training and had 16 students attend as leaders during Outdoor School  with 5th and 6th graders. Student Leaders were on site for 3-days and 2-nights. Students Leaders reported that they liked interacting with younger students and that they would recommend becoming a student leader!

We are excited to expand our reach to include more Rogue Valley High Schools. If you would like to learn more about getting your high school students involved in this opportunity please click here to schedule a meeting. 

 

This program is completely FREE to all students and is provided by Oregon State University Outdoor School funding.

Why Become a Student Leader

4 Amazing Reasons to Become a Student Leader

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It's a ton of fun.

If you were able to attend Outdoor School as a 5th or 6th grader you probably remember what a great time you had. Being a student leader is an opportunity to create that experience again yourself and for the middle school kids you’ll be leading! As a student leader you get to explore outside in nature, play games and many other enjoyable activities.
2

You gain leadership skills.

By becoming a student leader you will learn leadership skills that will help you throughout your life. You will gain skills in communication, problem solving, teamwork, time management, scientific inquiry, observation, data collection and much more.
3

You learn awesome things.

Have you ever wondered what bird call you have been hearing? Or how to identify a mushroom? At outdoor school you will become a nature guide and a scientist, investigating the world around you and beginning to learn the tools needed to know how to identify many different species of animals, plants, and get familiar with some microorganisms (some people believe they are going to help us reverse climate change and clean up our planet!)
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You get to know yourself.

New experiences, challenges, learning, fun and a break from our routine lives create incredible opportunities to get to know ourselves better. By giving yourself the gift of self awareness you can better navigate your thoughts, feelings and the world around you to live a happier and healthier life. According to modern neuroscience, having an understanding of our feelings, motivations, thinking patterns and tendencies can give us a stable sense of self-worth and a secure grip on our values and motivations (Niia Nikolova). Imagine the confidence you will have when you get to know yourself better!
Register for our Student Leader Program