Outdoor Tuesday

Our partnership with the Vashon Island School District centers nature (re)connection within the school day on the school campus and ensures equitable access to the health and healing benefits of learning with/in the natural world.

NATURE-BASED LEARNING

Every child experiences learning outside with VWP’s experienced mentors for 30 minutes each week. Students choose from one of four learning pathways and a variety of seasonally-based activities such as sensory-based games; nature craft activities; nature wanders; and interactive nature museum items/field guide exploration. 

Benefits

• Physical, mental and emotional well-being

• Healthy outlet for student energy 

• Enhanced focus for continued classroom learning

• Team-building

• Healthy risk-taking

• Nature connection

IMPACT

Children feel "peaceful'', "satisfied", "good in their body" and "happy to see everyone in wilderness". 

• Parents are grateful for the inclusion

• Teachers - 

• School Administrators - 

This program is made possible by the Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office “No Child Left Inside” grant program; the Vashon Schools Foundation; the Vashon Island School District; VWP; and private donors.