OEE and WOW Coordinator
Outdoor Environmental Education
At McGillis, we believe that learning extends beyond the four walls of the classroom.
Lower School OEE
Middle School OEE
Each middle school student will spend one trimester of Explorations class in Outdoor Environmental Education within their grade level. Weekly outdoor excursions consist of observing and exploring local trails, canyons and bodies of water within the Wasatch mountain range and Salt Lake City valley. Part of each grade level’s experience includes an overnight camping trip with their peers and teachers. Each year, student’s experiences build as they gain the necessary skills and independence to navigate a greater challenge.
FAQs
- What kind of outdoor clothing and gear will I need to provide for my student?
- What gear does the school provide?
- Is my student required to attend the overnight trips?
- What is the food like on trips? What if my student has special dietary needs?
- What if there is bad weather?
- Our family isn’t “outdoorsy.” What if our child has never camped or done these activities before?
- We are feeling nervous about the overnight trips, what advice do you have?
- Who leads the trips?
- What location will my child travel to for their trip?
What kind of outdoor clothing and gear will I need to provide for my student?
What gear does the school provide?
Is my student required to attend the overnight trips?
What is the food like on trips? What if my student has special dietary needs?
What if there is bad weather?
Our family isn’t “outdoorsy.” What if our child has never camped or done these activities before?
We are feeling nervous about the overnight trips, what advice do you have?
Who leads the trips?
What location will my child travel to for their trip?
Like many students, I didn’t always thrive as a learner in the traditional classroom. I love watching our students’ curiosity and enthusiasm spark when placed in a new learning environment. My hope is that through positive outdoor experiences, students will feel inspired to be lifelong stewards of the planet.Heidi MacNaughton
I value community connections, where my students can work alongside and understand the purpose of community organizations that speak for the environment. As my students develop a strong sense of place, I hope this provides them with the drive to take action and become a voice for wild places even if that place is right outside their backdoor. Jayde Prudden