Outdoor School

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Manastash Courtyard

Lazy F Outdoor School

Lazy F offers an outdoor school that provides an unforgettable experience that blends adventure, education, and connection.

At Lazy F, students step outside of the traditional classroom to explore forest, creek, and trails, sparking a hands-on learning journey that engages all their senses. Our program seeks to inspire curiosity about the natural world and foster personal growth, while also helping students build confidence through teamwork and problem-solving.

With your partnership Lazy F’s warm, supportive community helps each student feel included and valued, making it the perfect place to develop friendships, connect with nature, and create memories that last a lifetime

General Information

  • Pricing: The packages range in price depending on what you are booking. Our base package is 3 day 2 night experience with extra activities at an additional cost per hour. A more detailed pricing can be found by clicking the “Learn More!” button below.
  • Booking: Throughout your booking process you will be communicating with our Outdoor Adventure Coordinator, Mo. She will assist you with scheduling and planning your experince. As well as day-to-day coordination, while you are at camp.
  • Food: We provide 3 meals per day you are at camp. If your students have dietary restrictions you may inform our office and we will work with our foodservice manager to ensure that all guests have access to meals at camp.

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Camp Activities

African American kids climbing the climbing wall

What are some things that your students do at camp while they are not learning? That is a great question here is an almost exhaustive list of the activities we offer at camp:

  • Zip line*
  • The Climbing Tower*
  • Hiking (we have miles of trail)
  • Game Barn with Gaga Ball
  • Archery*
  • Vertical Play Pen*
  • Craft Cabin
  • Giant swing*
  • Flying squirrel*
  • Classic field games (capture the flag, kickball)
  • Unconventional field games (capture the hag, tommyball)

* Activities are Lazy F staff facilitated

Education 

Grand camp campers and parents hiking to the Lazy F Cross

While at Lazy F Camp and Retreat Center schools are responsible for bringing their own curriculum and teaching materials. You will have use of the space provided at camp (including indoor and outdoor learning spaces) to teach the lessons you bring.

If you need inspiration or ideas on lessons please reach out to us! We can help you brain storm using the environment and equipment at camp!

Program Philosophy

Lazy F’s Outdoor School mission is to cultivate a community of learners who explore, connect, and grow together through the wonders of the natural world. We look to inspire curiosity through hands-on, outdoor experiences that encourage discovery and deepen students’ understanding of themselves and each other. By fostering respect, teamwork, and a shared commitment to learning, we empower individuals to build lasting connections, embrace new perspectives, and contribute positively to their communities and environment

We believe, with your partnership, in teaching children that recreation is an integral part of holistic living. We believe in responsibly connecting kids to the natural world and fostering appreciation for and curiosity about our local wild spaces. 

 

ACA Accreditation

American Camp Association accreditation is the best indicator of a camp’s commitment to safety, experiential education practices, and growth-oriented programming.

To maintain our accreditation, we voluntarily undergo regular reviews of our operations. This is not only a paperwork review but also includes an in-person review by ACA standards reviewers during our camp operations. You don’t have to just take our word that we know camper safety and development, the ACA vouches for that.

If you are interested in learning more about the accreditation process and why accreditation makes a difference, click here to view for an article on why many parents choose an ACA-accredited camp.