"the mountain and the sea are excellent schoolmasters, and teach some of us more than we can ever learn from books." -john lubbock
Meet Our Team
The Salish Sea School is committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, inclusion, and connectedness. We are able to grow and learn better together with a diverse team. We welcome the unique contributions that one can bring in terms of their education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.
We are stronger together with the collective sum of individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression, and talent which ultimately brings about a healthier planet.
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What
We are so passionate about introducing students to the incredible marine life that depends on the classroom right outside our doorstep, especially the state endangered tufted puffin population.
Puffin Protectors includes:
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Boat ride to explore James Island with our partners, Island Express
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Forest to shore hiking adventures
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Marine bird discovery & identification
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Marine ecosystem connections, such as how orcas are related to Puffins
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Tidal pool exploration
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Nature & ecofriendly art projects
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Nature Calm with yoga & mindfulness
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Environmental service project
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12:2 student-to-teacher ratio
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Camp t-shirt
Note: Lunch is not included, students will need to pack their own lunch, water, and snacks each day.
Where
Puffin Protectors is held on beautiful Fidalgo Island. The specific location will vary based on age group and programming.
Every program also includes a special boat ride and hiking adventure on James Island.
James Island features emerald coves, forested trails, spectacular views and an isthmus with two white sand beaches!
We can't wait to explore with you.
Please note: Seeing Tufted Puffins is highly unlikely as the Washington state population is endangered. In our state, they are now only found on two remote islands in the Salish Sea and on the coast.
When
July 20-22nd, 2022 (rising K-2nd graders) FULL - click here to be added to the waitlist
Time: 9AM-3PM
July 18-22, 2022 (rising 3rd-5th graders) (4 spots left)
Time: 9AM-3PM
ENROLLMENT OPEN - CLICK A CIRCLE BELOW!
$75 non-refundable deposit due at time of enrollment (even if applying for a scholarship)
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