Signing Up
Anytime
Reservations for the current school year may be made at any time. There are often excellent dates available in the calendar throughout the year. The reservation calendar is subject to change–the best source of information is to contact the Outdoor Science School office by telephone to discuss available dates.
Advance reservations
Advance reservations for the upcoming school year begin in the spring–usually beginning with an interest form in February and signups starting Feb-March. A sign-up priority list allows schools to make early reservations. Please contact Kathy Arroyo in the Outdoor Science School office (562-922-6330) to inquire about advance reservations.
Contact Information and Interest List
Interested schools may be placed on an email distribution list that will include updates and sign-up information. Please contact Kathy Arroyo at the Los Angeles County Office of Education (562-922-6330) to be placed on the list.
Sign-up Tips
Have a reasonable estimate of how many students might be attending when you contact us to fill out the interest form. You may call the Outdoor Science School office or send an email.
Check your district calendars so that you know what holidays might conflict with available weeks at Outdoor Science School.
Know your optimal dates of attendance PLUS all possible dates to ensure we can find a date for your school to attend for the actual signup form. The Outdoor Science School operates at a location in the mountains with potential snow during the winter months.
Contract and confirmation letter
A contract that outlines the agreements and responsibilities of the Outdoor Science School and the participating school and district will be sent to your school district. This contract includes a variety of information that is important to the participating school. A copy of the contract template can be viewed here. (link to pdf) Please check with your school district to be sure that the contract has been received, approved, and executed. If you have any questions about the contract, please contact the Outdoor Science School office at 562-922-6330.
A Reservation Confirmation email will be sent to the participating school after your reservation is made. This confirmation letter will confirm your dates of attendance and the expected number of students participating. An administrator of the participating school, authorized to confirm the intent to participate, must sign this Reservation Confirmation and return it to the Outdoor Science School office. By signing the Reservation Confirmation, your school/district is agreeing to pay for a minimum of 80% of your reservation. Reservations numbers can be adjusted up to 90 days ahead of your trip to the Los Angeles County Outdoor Science School.
How do I make payment?
After your visit to the Outdoor Science School, an invoice will be prepared and sent to your school. Please watch for and direct this invoice to the appropriate department. There is no fee for the required number of teachers, cabin leaders, aides and health techs.
Contacts
Kathy Arroyo
Division Secretary
Email: outdooreducation [at] lacoe [dot] edu
Telephone: 562-922-6330
Shaun Hawke, Project Director
Outdoor and Marine Field Studies
Email: hawke_shaun [at] lacoe [dot] edu
Telephone: 562-922-6330
Click here for the Informational Bulletin describing additional details about the Outdoor Science School and Marine Science Floating Laboratory programs.
