Camp Stevens offers two Environmental Education programs:

• Environmental Stewardship Education (Grades 5-8)
• SEEDS: Eco-Logic for Teens (Grades 7-12)

Our Environmental Stewardship Education program offers a unique opportunity for children in grades 5-8 to establish a positive and personal relationship with the environment, deepening their appreciation and curiosity for our world. Our curriculum is designed to actively utilize all of our resources including 256 acres of chaparral wilderness, two organic gardens, a creative and engaging staff and dynamic hands-on lessons built to enrich, educate, and inspire students. Activities can be tailored to each classroom’s specific academic standards and learning styles.

A typical day begins with a healthy and delicious meal made from scratch with organic and locally grown ingredients. After breakfast, the students are given time for personal reflection, and then move into a large group interactive lesson about a specific ecological topic. The students then split up into small exploration groups and head off on the trails.

Exploration groups are lead by two experienced staff members who plan and facilitate the majority of the lessons and activities. During exploration time, instructors lead hikes, nature awareness activities, environmental science lessons, garden and compost workshops, personal reflection, and group discussions. The small size of the groups allows the instructors quality opportunities to interact with the students individually and answer questions effectively.

Evening programs are an opportunity for the students to connect with themselves, others and nature. Themes and activities include fire building, astronomy, outdoor cooking, campfires, sunset hikes, folk dancing, social awareness programs, night sensory activities and, of course, s’mores! Each evening ends with a Community Gathering where student have a chance to wrap up the day together with songs and stories.

2011-2012 Rates (per person)
3-days/7 meals: $161 for Episcopal Groups/$171 for others
4-days/10 meals: $247.50
5-days/13 meals: $286

For every 15 students, one teacher or chaperone may attend for free.

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SEEDS: Eco-Logic for Teens (Grades 7-12)

SEEDS: Eco-Logic for Teens is experiential outdoor education for high school students. Designed to fit into the busy schedules of today’s high schools and their students, our two-day/one-night programs feature programs customized to each class, and include outdoor exploration time, meals and service projects for a hands-on educational experience. It’s the perfect way to empower, educate and reward your students in a dynamic and enriching outdoor classroom. Our staff will work with your school to develop a program that meets your specific academic requirements, classroom personalities, and student interests. Explore our program mission, a sample schedule and opportunities for customizing your class's retreat.

To see what a SEEDS: Eco-Logic for Teens program might look like for your school or group, watch this beautiful and empowering 10-minute video from filmmaker Garrett Phelps.

The start-up costs for this program were funded by the generous support of the San Diego Women’s Foundation and the Seamen's Church Institute of Los Angeles. For information on dates, or more details about our program, please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .