Lazy F offers school and home-school groups outdoor, experiential, place-based programs designed to meet the needs of each group. Schools and groups can either select from some of our most popular classes - or in many cases - we can help design curriculum to relate directly to your classroom learning.
Our philosophy of outdoor education in multi-faceted. We want students to leave with or having: been engaged, excited, and inspired to continue learning; having learned both concepts and facts that will help them in their classroom learning, testing and with life applications; and gained common bonds with their classmates and teachers that help draw in group ideas and acceptance of differences.
Schools and other educational groups generally come for 2 to 3 days (but single day to 5 day stays are possible). We provide warm lodging, quality flexible food service, and a range of programming options.
At Lazy F, your school can choose a couple different approaches for your trip:
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Science and Outdoor Education Pond and Stream Ecology - A comparison study between the Manastash Creek and the Lazy F pond. Geology Study and Agate Bed Hike - Geologic and plate tectonic theories and search of agates on one of camp's classic hikes Wonderosa Walk - our Manastash Canyon ecology class that explores the canyons ecological diversity and looks into different life cycles Instincts for Survival - Awesome predator prey simulation for 12 to 30 students. Incredible fun, awesome science applications and a favorite for teachers to join in the "hunt"! Making Tracks - a nature craft where students examine and then mold native animal tracks in plaster to take home Cultures and Conquests - an awesome full day social studies experiment where students develop their own cultures based on different geographic areas they're based out of. The afternoon is then spent interacting with other cultures for trade and war! Creative Nature Writing / Poetry - guided hike inspires nature writing Town Meeting - is held and an ecological development issue is debated between multiple interest groups. What's Up with Water? - Series of hands on activities based around water, water health, and the environment Orienteering I - teaches compass skills on an awesome course covering all different parts of Lazy F Orienteering II - Learn map and compass skills on courses around the main campus Wilderness Skills - Learn basic wilderness and "Leave No Trace" skills including fire making, shelter, and water. Perhaps add in a marshmallow cooking contest at the end! Trade routes - a social studies experience framed around the historic trade route to China |
Teambuilding and High
Ropes Group Dynamics I - A great starting point for a group to start working on trust and communication. Group Dynamics II - More in depth team challenges that are likely to really push a group to work together Teambuilding Course - consists of physical challenges / structures spread out across the campus. Monsters in Communication - a set of activities all designed to focus on a group's ability to communicate Cooperative Challenges - Challenges that divide a group into smaller groups of 3 to 4. There is an element of team competition, but end goal of creating the greatest team possible. Climbing Tower - Our "Branding Iron" climbing tower offers challenges and goal setting for all ages Tree Climbing - Climb one of the Lazy F's biggest Ponderosa Pines - complete with fully inspected belay system The Dangle Duo - Two person high ropes course challenge where partners must work together to assend a 40 foot set of obstacles High Course Elements - Students must try to cross our "Vine Traverse" and "Pirates Crossing" while belayed 30 feet up in the trees! Giant Zip Line - The Classic highlight of many a challenge course experience. First, climb a long way up a giant ponderosa and then launch off a small platform into space. The screams usually say it all! Evening Programs Running (till they're tired) Field Games - let's face it, when students come - they're excited. Let's put their energy to good use Bonding Games - tons of indoor fun that brings students together Square Dance - We call a couple "boot stomp'in" line dances with a low pressure / high fun expectation. Also teach the "Hee Haw" vocabulary. Campfire - Skits, songs, stories, smores Night time Orienteering - Teambuilding for junior high and older at its finest. Astronomy - a look at seasonal constellations, some of their history and potentially exploring planets or the moon through a large telescope |
Why do Schools choose us?
