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Walden West Outdoor School Foundation

MISSION AND GOALS:

To educate students in natural sciences through innovative programs and promote ongoing environmental stewardship.

  1. Foster the study of the natural sciences
  2. Raise funds for capital improvements

GOALS (2001-2016)

COMPLETED (2001-2007)

  • Construct an on-site swimming pool facility (completed spring 2001).
  • Complete Site Improvements at Walden West’s Sanborn site:
    1. Construct 2 buildings housing 2 cabins each with bathrooms and showers.
    2. Construct a multi-purpose lodge facility complete with offices, kitchen, cafeteria, and inside amphitheater (completed August 07)

LONG TERM (2008-2016)

  1. Construct environmentally friendly science lab that will provide space to teach all students K-12 during half and full-day sessions
  2. Construct 6 buildings housing 2 cabins each with bathrooms and showers

WHO IS INVOLVED: The Santa Clara County Office of Education’s Walden West Outdoor School has provided over 400,000 students with the opportunity to learn about science, in the “great outdoors”, for over 50 years. Along with the Walden West Outdoor School foundation’s Board of Directors, the County Office of Education Strives to broaden its reach to all 5th and 6th grade children in our community.

HOW YOU CAN GET INVOLVED: The Walden West outdoor School Board is seeking funding to assist in fulfilling our GOALS. We also welcome individuals who are committed to education the children of our community, particularly in the field of natural science, to become a Walden West supporter.

CONTACT: Anita Parsons

WALDEN WEST OUTDOOR SCHOOL
15555 Sanborn Road
Saratoga, CA. 95070-9709

(408) 573-3050

Tax ID # 77-0450789


Mission and Goals
Our Mission and Goals for 2001 to 2016

Funding Opportunities
Your name can make the difference...
Our current projects

Science Learning Center
Our new, completely renovating site will be equipped to touch every child in Santa Clara County.

Kenny Loggins - Conviction of the Heart

 


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Foundation Tax ID # 77-0450789 / Day Camp Tax ID # 94-6020927