Cost and Payments

Pursuant to Education Code section 35335, a school district may charge a fee for school camp programs or outdoor science programs provided the payment is not mandatory and no student is denied the opportunity to participate in the outdoor science program because of nonpayment of the fee.

The Yosemite program is only possible with the support of voluntary fees. Please know this donation is not required to participate; yet insufficient funding will result in cancellation of the trip. The fee per student will be $700, which includes transportation, tuition, room and board, and fees for activities in the Valley.

A $200 voluntary deposit, along with a signed Parent Essentials Agreement, is requested before April 12th, 2019. The deposit is non-refundable due to the early transportation commitments and NatureBridge Yosemite costs. The voluntary fee balance of $600 is due no later than September 13th, 2019. At this point we will determine if we are able to finance the program based on the voluntary fees collected. Insufficient funds will result in a cancellation of the trip. Checks can be made out to Blach School. Unfortunately, if a student becomes ill while on the trip, there will be no refund.