Outdoor Education

Juanita Elementary School has one of the longest running Outdoor Education programs in the Lake Washington School District. We offer this opportunity to all 5th grade students and we are proud of that tradition.  Our school has partnered with IslandWood to provide your child with a once in a lifetime learning adventure that they’ll never forget.  This trip always comes up as one of the most memorable, profound moments during elementary school. 

Students who participate in the School Overnight Program are steeped in exploration of the natural world, giving real-life meaning to academic learning while deepening of their environment. They are able to strengthen their bond between friends and the school. 

Preparations are underway for the Annual Holiday Bazaar on December 7th, 2024. The proceeds for this event directly benefit the Outdoor Education Program. If you would like to volunteer on the Bazaar Planning Committee, please reach out to outdoored@juanitaelpta.com. For additional volunteering roles, please see below.


Popcorn Friday: Volunteers opportunities found here - https://bit.ly/VolunteerPOP24

Movie Night:  Volunteer opportunities found here -  https://bit.ly/4f11MeC
Holiday Bazaar: December 6th (Set Up) & December 7th (Public Event) - https://bit.ly/2024HolidayBazaar


Fundraising Updates for 5th Grade Families

The fundraising efforts for the 5th grade class is going very well. Below are the fundraising figures for the various events that the Outdoor Education Committee has hosted in partnership with volunteers. Thank you to all of the volunteers in making the Outdoor Education Program possible!

Popcorn Friday

This event is ongoing throughout the year. As of October 2024 Popcorn Friday donations are over $1,400!

Spiritwear

Spiritwear purchases benefit Outdoor Education as well. It is ongoing throughout the year. To purchase Juanita Elementary School gear that benefits Outdoor Education, visit our partner 1st Place Spiritwear

Candy Buy Back

Thank you to all the families that donated candy to the Candy Buy Back! And a special thanks to our Dental partner: Barry Dental Center. Families donated 266 lbs of candy which translates to $266 donated by Barry Dental Center to Outdoor Ed. Mrs. Janshen's class brought the most candy with 76 lbs and have earned a pizza party sponsored by Barry Dental Center!

Movie Night

Movie Night's kicked off last spring and brought in over $350 to the Outdoor Education Program. The next Movie Night is 11/8 and we can anticipate more funds to roll in.

Holiday Bazaar

The Bazaar planning is underway and we are thankful to announce booths are sold out! The fundraising dollars for this event will be announced after the event is held on December 7th.

Camp IslandWood on Bainbridge Island is a 4 day & 3 night school program which immerses students and teachers in a natural diverse 255-acre outdoor campus.

To learn more about Camp IslandWood and their school overnight program visit their website at https://islandwood.org/  

For specific questions please email the Juanita Outdoor Education Committee at outdoored@juanitaelpta.com