Outdoor School

A Small District Dives In

Milton-Freewater may be a small, rural school district, but the new Outdoor School program has already had a big impact. Approximately 135 fifth-graders participated in the inaugural two-night/three-day outdoor school at Buck Creek Campground, made possible in part due to new lottery funding. “We had the opportunity to get the kids away from the iPads and the laptops and get their hands on the soil and water instead — something a lot of our kids don’t have the opportunity to do,” said Principal Don Davis.

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A “Good Things” Success Story

“All in all, the program was a success and could not have happened had it not been funded. We purchased sleeping bags, cots, binoculars and other essential outdoor items, and all was paid for because Oregonians voted to have the funds appropriated,” said Principal Davis.  Needless to say, the district, parents and the kids are all knee-deep in planning their next Outdoor School adventure.

LOTTERY DOLLARS DOING GOOD THINGS IN YOUR COMMUNITY