THE MISSION AND VISION OF OUTDOOR SCHOOL AT LUTHERWOOD OREGON (OSLO)

In addition to the mission and values presented by Camp Lutherwood Oregon, which you can explore on our About page HERE, we have a few OSLO-centric ideals that pertain to outdoor school.

THE THREE RESPECTS

During their trip with us, students are expected to follow the Three Respects that we observe here at camp.

RESPECT THE ENVIRONMENT

We consider every space here on camp its own environment. If we’re walking around the trails we’re going to follow the principles of “Leave No Trace” and leave wildlife be as they are. If we are inside a building, whether it’s for meals or sleeping, we make sure to keep the building clean and do our best not to cause damage to property or materials.

RESPECT EACH OTHER

We are always looking out for our peers here at OSLO, so we want to be mindful of everyone and their boundaries. We are considerate of people’s personal space and property, culture and lifestyles, and identity.

RESPECT YOURSELF

We want to make sure you are having the best trip possible, and a big factor in that can be whether or not you are taking care of yourself. We are always moving, so we need to make sure we are drinking enough water and filling our tanks at the dining hall. We have some pretty long days, so getting an appropriate amount of sleep is incredibly important. These are just a few of the things you can do to keep yourself in tip-top shape during your trip with us.

THE MISSION

OSLO is an opportunity for every student in Oregon to discover and engage in nature with their peers, and to grow through our program.

OUR VALUES

To be a welcoming community for people of all ages, abilities, faith experience, race, ethnicity, immigration status, financial capacity, gender identity, sexual expression, and sexual orientation
Equitable access and diversity of outdoor learning
Balancing play and discovery with reflection and restoration
Responsible, accountable stewardship of our land, facilities, and resources
Open space for learning and exploration of the natural world
Fun, play, and laughter
Creating lasting memories and positive relationships with peers, nature, and learning itself

EXPECTATIONS

In order for everyone to have the best experience possible, we like to outline our expectations of both the school and us as a provider. This way, there is a clear image of what both parties need and we can help each other to create a fantastic experience for the students.

EXPECTATIONS OF THE SCHOOL

Pre-Trip:

Providing transportation for all student participants and school personnel.
Printing and distributing information to students and families in advance of the Outdoor School program.
Arranging interpretation and translation services to ensure every family and/or student has Outdoor School information in their primary or preferred language or reading system.
Providing school-produced liability waivers, permission, photo release, and health forms for students.
Filling out your pre-trip information such as Cabin/Trail Groups, dietary restrictions, etc.

Supervision:

Obtaining/screening all adults for your trip, we require an adult-to-student ratio of 1:10.
Student supervision post-evening activity up until breakfast.

Medical:

Collecting all student medication in their original containers.
Provide a designated nurse/first-aid provider. This person will be responsible for the distribution of medications, contacting guardians in case of any illness or emergencies, and addressing any minor ailments.

Payments:

Once your trip has been organized with us we will send you a Service Agreement, this must be signed and your deposit must be made by the designated date or your reservation will be under threat of cancellation.
Any changes to your Agreement (participant numbers, arrival/departure date, etc.) must be made 3 weeks prior to your arrival.

Food:

You will need to bring any snacks your students might require (these can be reimbursed through outdoor school funding)

EXPECTATIONS OF OSLO