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🌟 STEAM in the PARK 2025 🌟  
🌲 Olympic National Park Family Camp Adventure 🌲 
​June 15-19, 2025

​​Travel to and from camp is the sole responsibility of each camper.
Camp cost: $725 each camper, $500 each child camper 11 and under
Children must have completed Kindergarten to attend this camp.

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Overview:
Join us for an unforgettable family adventure at Olympic National Park, where educators and their families will dive into the incredible diversity of this park’s ecosystems—from lush, green rainforests to dynamic coastlines.

​🌟 Highlights of the Week:
Geology and Glaciation

• Mountain Formation: Discover how the towering Olympic Mountains came to be through tectonic processes over millions of years.

Ecosystem Diversity

• Temperate Rainforests: Step into one of the largest temperate rainforests in the world and meet the unique plants and animals that call it home.
• Coastal Ecosystems: Explore the dynamic Pacific coastline with its tidepools, sea stacks, and diverse marine life.

Wildlife Conservation​

• Salmon Life Cycle: Follow the amazing journey of salmon and discover the crucial role rivers play in their life cycle.

Marine Biology

• Tidepools: Dive into the tidepools and meet the fascinating marine creatures that live there, adapted to the ebb and flow of the tides.

Rainforest Ecology

• Old-Growth Forests: Discover the majestic old-growth forests and their crucial role in maintaining biodiversity.​

Hydrology and Watersheds

• Elwha River Restoration: Study the incredible story of the largest dam removal project in history and its positive impact on the park’s ecosystems.​

Accomodations:

• You’ll be based at NatureBridge Environmental Camp on Crescent Lake, the perfect place to bond, explore, and create lasting family memories. Families stay together in their own rooms or cabins (with shared bathrooms and bathhouses with other families) and learn together, making this a truly unique, enriching experience! Look below for a more complete description of Family Camp. 

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Costs:

• $725 each camper
• $500 each child camper 11 and under. Children must have completed kindergarten to attend this camp.
• The program fee will cover food, accommodations, program fees, supplies, and equipment for all activities.

Travel:

• Travel to and from camp is the sole responsibility of each camper.
• Nearest Airports:
  Seattle International Airport (SEA)
  Portland International Airport (PDX)

Beginning & End

• Registration is 2-4:00 pm on Day 1
• Checkout by 10:00 am on Day 5

Important dates:

• January 31, 2025: Application deadline
• February 5, 2025: Camp acceptance/rejection notifications sent
• February 15, 2025: $100 nonrefundable deposit deadline
• May 1, 2025: FULL STEAM in the PARK payment deadline
• May 15, 2025: Full payment is no longer refundable

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Our STEAM in the PARK Family Camp is a unique experience designed to bring families together for a week of adventure, learning, and fun in one of the most breathtaking national parks. Tailored for families of all kinds—whether it's parents and kids (finished kindergarten and above), siblings, or any group that defines "family" for you—this camp offers a chance to explore Olympic National Park together, while participating in hands-on STEAM activities.

At Family Camp, you’ll join forces with your family for every part of the experience. From scientific experiments and nature explorations to creative projects and outdoor challenges, you’ll work as a team, strengthening your bond while learning about the environment. It’s a chance for families to connect in nature, away from the distractions of daily life, and discover the wonders of the park in a whole new way.
Want to see what a STEAM in the PARK Family Camp looks like? Check out our YouTube Channel (Expeditions in Education) and search “family camps” to watch the incredible experiences we’ve had at Acadia (2x) and Bryce Canyon in previous years.
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Join us for this unforgettable opportunity to learn, laugh, and explore as a family in 2025 at Olympic National Park!

Note: Children must have completed kindergarten to attend this camp.