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Retired Outdoor School & 4th Grade Overnight Sites


MESD Outdoor School > History > Retired Sites

The MESD rents local youth camps and conference centers seasonally to accommodate its Outdoor School and 4th Grade Overnight Programs. Typically, 3-5 sites are used in the fall, and 4-7 sites are used in the spring. As the needs of the programs and the needs of the rented facilities change, different sites have been used over time. 

MESD Outdoor School and 4th Grade Overnight programs have enjoyed the use of the lands of the Ahantchuyuk, the Atfalati, the Chinook, the Clackamas, the Kalapuya, the Lower Chinook, the Molalla, the Stl’pulmsh (Cowlitz), and the Tillamook and Siletz.

Currently Used Sites

Angelos / Sandy River
          Corbett, Oregon
          First used in 1991
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Arrah Wanna
          Welches, Oregon
          First used in 1978
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Canby Grove
          Canby, Oregon
          First used in 1968
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Howard
          Corbett, Oregon
          First used in 1971
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Kiwanis
          Government Camp, Oregon
          First used in 2000
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Kuratli / Trestle Glen
          Boring, Oregon
          First used in 1979
​

Namanu
          Sandy, Oregon
          First used in 1999
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Retired Sites

Adams / Milk Creek
          Molalla, Oregon
          First used in 1969
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Adams / Nate Creek
          Molalla, Oregon
          First used in 1970
​

Cascade
          Lyons, Oregon
          First used in 2015
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Collins
          Gresham, Oregon
          First used in 1971
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Colton
          Colton, Oregon
          First used in 1966
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Crestview
          Corbett, Oregon
          First used in 1990
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Eagle Fern
          Estacada, Oregon
          First used in 1983
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Scouter's Mountain
          Happy Valley, Oregon
          First used in 2003
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Sports Acres
          Seaside, Oregon
          First used in 1979
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Trout Creek
          Corbett, Oregon
          First used in 1966
​

Yamhill
          Yamhill, Oregon
          First used in 2002
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Canby Grove ODS
Howard ODS
Kiwanis 4th Grade
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11611 NE Ainsworth Circle, Portland OR 97220
phone: (503) 257-1600 fax: (503) 257-1592
​outdoorschool@mesd.k12.or.us
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  • About
    • Mission
    • Meet Our Staff
    • Session Calendar
    • Employment Opportunities
    • Merchandise
    • Partners
    • Contact
  • Programs
    • Outdoor School >
      • Program Tour
      • Field Study Tour >
        • Animals Field Study Tour
        • Plants Field Study Tour
        • Soil Field Study Tour
        • Water Field Study Tour
        • Academic Program Elements
      • Sample Daily Schedule
      • Register Your Class for ODS
      • Session Calendar
    • 4th Grade Overnight
    • StarLab >
      • Presentations
      • Space Requirements
      • Adjustments & Fees
  • Sites
    • Angelos / Sandy River >
      • ASR Location & Directions
      • ASR Facilities
      • ASR Science & Nature
      • ASR Land & History
      • ASR Meet the Staff
    • Arrah Wanna >
      • AW Location & Directions
      • AW Facilities
      • AW Science & Nature
      • AW Land & History
      • AW Meet the Staff
    • Canby Grove >
      • CG Location & Directions
      • CG Facilities
      • CG Science & Nature
      • CG Land & History
      • CG Meet the Staff
    • Howard >
      • HO Location & Directions
      • HO Facilities
      • HO Science & Nature
      • HO Land & History
      • HO Meet the Staff
    • Kiwanis >
      • KW Location & Directions
      • KW Facilities
      • KW Land & History
      • KW Staff
    • Kuratli / Trestle Glen >
      • KR Location & Directions
      • KR Facilities
      • KR Science & Nature
      • KR Land & History
      • KR Meet the Staff
    • Namanu >
      • NM Location & Directions
      • NM Facilities
      • NM Science & Nature
      • NM Land & History
      • NM Meet the Staff
  • History
    • History by Decade >
      • The 1960s
      • The 1970s
      • The 1980s
      • The 1990s
      • The 2000s
      • The 2010s
      • The 2020s
    • Retired Sites >
      • Adams / Milk Creek
      • Adams / Nate Creek
      • Cascade >
        • CAS Location & Directions
        • CAS Facilities
        • CAS Science & Nature
        • CAS Land & History
        • CAS Meet the Staff
      • Collins >
        • CL Location & Directions
        • CL Facilities
        • CL Land & History
        • CL Meet the Staff
      • Colton
      • Crestview
      • Eagle Fern
      • Scouter's Mountain
      • Sports Acres
      • Trout Creek
      • Yamhill
    • Outdoor School Staff Photos
  • For Parents
    • Dear Parents and / or Guardians
    • Frequently Asked Questions >
      • English
      • Español
      • русски
      • tiếng Việt
    • Forms for Parents
    • Sample Daily Schedule
    • Sample Menu
    • Students with Specific Needs
    • Parents of Student Leaders
    • Session Calendar
  • For Teachers
    • Outdoor School Curriculum
    • Preparation & Follow-Up Ideas
    • Special Needs - Outdoor School
    • Supporting Transgender Youth
    • Forms for Teachers
    • Translated Parent Info
    • Sample Teacher Schedule
    • Ideas for Class Meetings
    • Fundraising Ideas
    • Next Gen Science Standards >
      • NGSS Alignment: Animals
      • NGSS Alignment: Plants
      • NGSS Alignment: Soil
      • NGSS Alignment: Water
    • Teacher Calendar
  • For Student Leaders
    • Criteria for Participation
    • SL Workshop Training
    • Register for Workshop
    • Makeup Workshop
    • Student Leader Recruiters
    • Student Leader Calendar
    • Bus Schedules
    • Forms for Student Leaders
    • Parents of Student Leaders
    • 10 Reasons to Participate
    • Handbook, Songbook, & Skits >
      • Beginner Handbook
      • Advanced Handbook
      • Outdoor School Songbook
    • SL Sample Weekly Schedule
    • Evaluation Rubric
    • College Credit & Scholarships >
      • PCC College Credit
      • Student Leader Scholarship
    • Jobs, Internships & Programs
    • Support Resources
    • Social Media
    • Special Needs Volunteers
  • For Staff
    • Trainings & Certifications
    • Incident Reporting
    • Wildlife Handling Guidelines
    • How to Field Instructor
    • How to Program Leader
    • Staff & Field Study Songs
    • Professional Resources
    • Seasonal Employment
    • Job Listings
    • Merchandise Payment
    • Staff Calendar
  • MESD