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At Opal Creek, we believe every child deserves the magic of a high-quality outdoor school experience – the chance to study temperate rainforest ecosystems, bond with classmates under a forest canopy, and deepen their own connection to the natural world.
Today, we are reaching out because the quality and accessibility of these experiences are at risk, and we need your voice to help protect them.
The State of Outdoor School
Oregon's statewide Outdoor School program is currently facing significant challenges. Last year, the program was hit with an unexpected 20% funding cut as part of sweeping state cuts. Now, an additional 7% cut is being proposed for the short legislative session. While Outdoor School will continue to exist, these cumulative cuts force schools to select providers based solely on cost, rather than on educational outcomes. At Opal Creek, we offer more than just a camp experience – we deliver immersive, science-based, culturally-oriented programming which students love, and where they thrive. We believe every student deserves the full, transformative experience that only dedicated programs can provide.
See Our Impact in Action
To remind us all why this program is so beloved, we are thrilled to share our brand-new Opal Creek AFC Outdoor School video. It captures the joy, curiosity, and transformation that happens when students step out of the classroom and into the woods.
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