OGHS Outdoors
Connecting OGHS families and students to the outdoors
Connect with us on Instagram
Connect with us on Facebook - (For old people, like Paulson)
Community Outdoor Recreation & Education
The OGHS Outdoors Program provides high quality outdoor experiences and activities to East Escondido students and families. Funded by the California State Parks - Office of Community Involvement, CORE strives to give Escondido students and families the skills, knowledge, abilities, and experience to enjoy the outdoors for a lifetime. Activities include:
Camping - Backpacking - Rock Climbing
Skiing - Snowboarding - Snow Camping
Kayaking - Canoeing - Paddle Boarding
Surfing - Hiking - Horseback Riding
Career Preparation, including:
Emergency Medical Services - Search & Rescue
Firefighting - Law Enforcement
Environmental Sciences - Wildland Management
Upcoming Events
Hiking Club
Every Saturday Morning 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon
Leaves from the front of the school
Sign-ups in room 414 or 502
IG: og_hikingclub
February 1 Lake Hodges: Piedras Pintada Trail
February 8 Daley Ranch: Boulder Loop Trail
February 15 Daley Ranch: Cougar Pass Trail
February 22 Lake Hodges: Bernardo Creek Trail
Wednesday, February 26 3:30 - 6:30 p.m. Guided Hike at Mountain Meadow Preserve: 1-mile loop; then sunset activity
Nature Art
Competition - Digital or any media Art
Deadline for submission: January 31
Submit designs to IG: outdoors.og
Nature Art Seminar @ Mountain Meadow Preserve
"Nature Sketching"
Wednesday, March 12 3:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Limited to 16 participants
Snowboarding/Ski Team
@ Mountain High Resort
Information in Room 303
Friday, February 7 12:00 Noon - Midnight
Monday February 17 6:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Friday, February 28 12:00 Noon - Midnight
Friday, March 7 12:00 Noon - Midnight
OG Conservation Corps
An inside look at conservation as a career
Community Service with a Purpose
Permission slips and more information Mr. Paulson in Room 502
Adopt a Plot at Mountain Meadow Preserve
Mondays 2:30 - 6:00 p.m.
February 10, 24
March 10, 24
April 7, 28
May 5, 19
Invasive Plant Removal at Elfin Forest - Keithley Preserve
Saturdays 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
February 22; March 22; April 26
Tuesdays 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
March 18 and April 29
OGHS Garden Project
Mondays 2:30 - 4:30 p.m.
January 20, 27; February 17; March 17
Research Weekend @ YMCA Camp Surf
Friday - Sunday February 28 - March 2
Tree Planting at SD County Parks
Dates and Location TBD
Dolphin Doctor
Marine Ecology and Conservation
Dates TBD with Outdoor Outreach
Upcoming Rock Climbing & Camping Events
Mesa Rim Rock Climbing
School Trips every Monday 3:45 - 6:30 p.m.
Van Leaves from the front of school by flagpole
OGHS students with ID can go to Mesa Rim anytime (but not during class time)
Campouts
Agua Caliente Desert Campout
#1: Friday - Sunday March 28-30, 2025
#2: Friday - Sunday May 2-4, 2025
Cuyamaca Green Valley Falls
Friday - Sunday June 6-8
Sierra Backpacking
Thursday - Monday July 10-14
Outdoor Rock Climbing
Dixon Lake/Eagle Peak Climb
Saturday February 8 9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
(Pre-Meeting and Training - February 3 at Mesa Rim)
Turn in Permission slips to Ed Balderas in Print Shop
Joshua Tree Campout and Rock Climbing
Friday - Sunday March 14-16, 2025
Permission Slips and training schedule in Room 502
Mission Trails Campout and Rock Climbing
Thursday - Friday April 17-18, 2025
Permission Slips and training schedule in Room 502
1904 Cadets
Firefighting and EMS Training
Every Tuesday and Thursday 4:00 - 6:30 p.m.; One Saturday per month
See the showcase in Patriot Plaza on January 16 at Lunch
Learn the skills to be a firefighter or EMT
Next year, this will be a credit class 7th period; Sign up with your counselor now
1904 Cadets
Interested in a high-paying, satisfying career in fire-fighting or emergency medical services?
1904 Cadets will be training students in these exciting careers. The program is held on Tuesdays and Thursdays after school in room 702 from 4:15 - 6:30p.m. More information in the College and Career Center or Room 502.
