The dynamic nature of the
Outdoor Education experience provides
a unique opportunity for educators and
students to address state standards
of education while also broadening
perspectives about the environment
and enhancing personal and
social development.
 California Time Capsule Overnight
Grade 4
Beginning at Mission San Juan Capistrano and continuing to the Lazy W Ranch, students
investigate the cultural eras of California's history. Students step into the historical lives of
the Native American, Spanish, Mexican, and Anglo people and explore their daily lives,
customs and cultural practices. Activities include building a Native American shelter,
making tortillas and candles, and panning for gold in a mountain stream! Also available
as a single day program.
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Chaparral to Ocean Science School
 Grades 5-6
During this 2 or 3-day program, students investigate six Southern California ecosystems at
the Lazy W Ranch and at the Ocean Institute. Students become field biologists and employ
the tools and techniques used for collecting and assessing field data. Students identify biotic
and abiotic characteristics and relationships specific to the riparian, oak woodland, chaparral,
intertidal, benthic, and pelagic ecosystems. Evening highlights include a night hike and a
traditional campfire experience. Activities can be tailored to fit your needs and may include
scientific investigations of food webs, water quality, plate tectonics, internal anatomy of fish,
and much more! Also available as a single day program.
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The serene setting of the Lazy W Ranch in
the Cleveland National Forest provides the
ideal location to immerse students in
explorations of California's colorful history
and its natural environment!
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