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OUR MISSION

To inspire every 5th and 6th grade student in Santa Clara County, to learn about and experience natural and environmental science, in an outdoor setting, so that they may come away with a new found respect and knowledge of the natural world around them:

• Allowing students to participate in a week-long state certified outdoor science school intensely concentrated in the area of natural science, unlike anything that can be taught or learned in a traditional classroom setting. Currently, this type of outdoor programming for 5th and 6th graders in Santa Clara County is only accessible to one third of our student population.
• Helping students develop the socialization skills acquired from sharing a weeklong residential school experience with children from varying school districts throughout the county helps to establish a greater respect and understanding of all people.
• Providing a forum for students to learn more about our world’s natural resources, local habitats and the importance of conserving for our future, instills a sense of commitment to both our local and global environment.

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

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