This is the 5th year of Outside of the Classroom, and we are going all in to create a truly one of a kind experience for educators.

Saturday, June 6 through Sunday, June 7, 2026

Step away from the classroom and into the outdoors for a 24 hour overnight experience designed just for educators. Enjoy fresh air, creative thinking, and camp style collaboration while you unplug, recharge, and reconnect with nature and with each other.

What to expect

• Campfire professional learning conversations

• Cozy overnight lodging with optional tent camping

• Dinner and breakfast included

• Interactive learning sessions with keynote Kevin Honeycutt, plus karaoke fun

• Campfire songs with Saginaw’s own Donny Brown, cofounder of The Verve Pipe

• Space is limited, so reserve your spot early and save your bunk. Register https://forms.gle/gv5VdzD5g8xCxU5o8

Location: Hartley Outdoor Education Center

12633 Beaver Road, St. Charles, MI 48655

What will this look like?

Saturday 

• Educators will arrive around 4:30pm on Saturday June 6th.  

• You will have the option to pick out a bunk or set up your tent in the designated tent area.

• Keynote before dinner

• After dinner walk 

• Campfire PD Sessions with feature speakers

• Campfire songs & Smores

• Karaoke 

Sunday

• Breakfast

• Morning PD

• Painting

• Closing remarks

• Giveaways!

For questions, contact:

Mark Lyons
REMC 9 Director

mlyons@sisd.cc