2025 Salish Sea Outdoor & Environmental Leadership School:
Who this program is for:
College students, high school seniors and youth aged 18-30 who have an interest in or aspirations toward environmental education, outdoor recreation and leadership careers, marine sciences, and everything related. Receive mentorship from some of the Salish Sea's best educators, while immersed in the amazing outdoor learning environment in the San Juan Islands. Your course includes a Wilderness First Aid certification, overnight kayaking trip, hiking, outdoor survival skills training and immersive environmental education opportunities - Southern Resident Killer Whales, seasoned kayak guides, published naturalists, survival gurus.....
By the end of the course, you will have honed your conservation leadership skills in the Salish Sea, and move through life with a newfound sense of purpose.
Some of our past & present guest educators include:
Dr. Deborah Giles, Killer Whale Scientist, for more info on Giles, click here
Kaeley Pruitt-Hamm, Musician & Activist, for more info on Kaeley, click here
Erin Corra, Founder & Executive Director of F.O.L.K.S. (Friends of Lime Kiln Society), for more info on Erin, click here
College students, high school seniors and youth aged 18-30 who have an interest in or aspirations toward environmental education, outdoor recreation and leadership careers, marine sciences, and everything related. Receive mentorship from some of the Salish Sea's best educators, while immersed in the amazing outdoor learning environment in the San Juan Islands. Your course includes a Wilderness First Aid certification, overnight kayaking trip, hiking, outdoor survival skills training and immersive environmental education opportunities - Southern Resident Killer Whales, seasoned kayak guides, published naturalists, survival gurus.....
By the end of the course, you will have honed your conservation leadership skills in the Salish Sea, and move through life with a newfound sense of purpose.
Some of our past & present guest educators include:
Dr. Deborah Giles, Killer Whale Scientist, for more info on Giles, click here
Kaeley Pruitt-Hamm, Musician & Activist, for more info on Kaeley, click here
Erin Corra, Founder & Executive Director of F.O.L.K.S. (Friends of Lime Kiln Society), for more info on Erin, click here
Age 18 & Up Program Dates & Locations:
June 16th - 23rd, 2025, space available
June 30th - July 7th, 2025, space available
July 14th - 21st, 2025, space available
July 28th - August 4th, 2025, space available
August 11th - 18th, 2025, space available
August 25th - September 1st, 2025, space available
September 8th - 15th, 2025, space available
All courses take place in the San Juan Islands
Cost: $3200/person
Course fee includes walk-on ferry ticket to Friday Harbor, all transportation & meals while on the course, all lodging (camping), all group camp (kitchen & base camp) gear & kayak safety gear (kayak, paddle, PFD), environmental educational materials, Wilderness First Aid class fee & class materials.
To register:
Click on the paypal button or square link (credit card) below. Once course fee is paid, a registrant email will be sent to you to confirm preferred & secondary course dates for placement. Email will include a registrant packet providing travel logistics, a packing/gear list, approximate course schedule, and necessary participant forms to complete before participation is allowed: medical screening/support forms, liability and media release waiver, and food allergies/sensitivities. Every effort will be made to accommodate all abilities in the field, however, please note that this course will potentially expose participants to inclement weather, rough seas in a kayak, and minimalist outdoor conditions. Please email sarah(at)onsacredgroundlandtrust.org for questions.
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June 16th - 23rd, 2025, space available
June 30th - July 7th, 2025, space available
July 14th - 21st, 2025, space available
July 28th - August 4th, 2025, space available
August 11th - 18th, 2025, space available
August 25th - September 1st, 2025, space available
September 8th - 15th, 2025, space available
All courses take place in the San Juan Islands
Cost: $3200/person
Course fee includes walk-on ferry ticket to Friday Harbor, all transportation & meals while on the course, all lodging (camping), all group camp (kitchen & base camp) gear & kayak safety gear (kayak, paddle, PFD), environmental educational materials, Wilderness First Aid class fee & class materials.
To register:
Click on the paypal button or square link (credit card) below. Once course fee is paid, a registrant email will be sent to you to confirm preferred & secondary course dates for placement. Email will include a registrant packet providing travel logistics, a packing/gear list, approximate course schedule, and necessary participant forms to complete before participation is allowed: medical screening/support forms, liability and media release waiver, and food allergies/sensitivities. Every effort will be made to accommodate all abilities in the field, however, please note that this course will potentially expose participants to inclement weather, rough seas in a kayak, and minimalist outdoor conditions. Please email sarah(at)onsacredgroundlandtrust.org for questions.
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2025 Mentors to Mentors Program
Who this program is for:
High school juniors and seniors (going into junior year is okay) who have an interest in or aspirations toward environmental education, outdoor recreation and leadership careers, marine sciences, and everything related. You can earn community service hours for school, and work with us to accomplish your high school/senior projects. Receive mentorship from some of the Salish Sea's best educators, while immersed in the amazing outdoor learning environment in the San Juan Islands. Your course includes a Wilderness First Aid certification, overnight kayaking trip, hiking, outdoor survival skills training and immersive environmental education opportunities. By the end of the course, you will have honed your conservation leadership skills in the Salish Sea, and move through life with a newfound sense of purpose.
High school juniors and seniors (going into junior year is okay) who have an interest in or aspirations toward environmental education, outdoor recreation and leadership careers, marine sciences, and everything related. You can earn community service hours for school, and work with us to accomplish your high school/senior projects. Receive mentorship from some of the Salish Sea's best educators, while immersed in the amazing outdoor learning environment in the San Juan Islands. Your course includes a Wilderness First Aid certification, overnight kayaking trip, hiking, outdoor survival skills training and immersive environmental education opportunities. By the end of the course, you will have honed your conservation leadership skills in the Salish Sea, and move through life with a newfound sense of purpose.
2025 Mentors to Mentors Program Schedule:
Stay tuned for program schedule......
Stay tuned for program schedule......
Watch the 2024 Mentors to Mentors Program Trailer Below:
Click here for the Mentors to Mentors Application
Stay Tuned.....
Additional Information for Parents/Teachers:
| mentors_to_mentors_program_slideshowpdf.pdf |
| m2m_policies___procedures.pdf |