Saint George’s stunning campus is the perfect setting for teaching students life skills through our Outdoor Program. They learn to cooperate while paddling canoes down the Little Spokane River, hiking through the state park land that surrounds the school, or helping each other descend the 30-foot Dragon Crag in the woods above campus. Through it all they learn to cope with adversity, practice teamwork, and develop their leadership skills as they grow into responsible young adults.
While outdoor activities are an opportunity for worldview building and other skills, it’s not all serious business. Students can practice their bouldering skills on the school’s indoor climbing wall, use GPS to navigate through the woods, or take the Friday Night Ski Bus to Mt. Spokane. Beyond our campus, they can pursue school-sponsored expeditions into all kinds of environments. Summiting glaciated Cascade volcanoes, rock climbing in rugged Eastern Oregon, backpacking into Idaho’s mountain wilderness – Saint George’s Outdoor Program offers students great adventures and opportunities to connect with their peers, with our planet, and with themselves.
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Last week, the 6th grade embarked on an inspiring visit to Glen Tana, just a mile from SGS. They collaborated with a dedicated group working to revitalize the Little Spokane
This past week, SGS students took action in the fight to preserve declining wood duck habitats. They floated along the river from campus to Painted Rocks, checking the duck boxes
Last week, our 7th graders launched their Ecology and Sustainability theme through a day of outdoor science and service along the Spokane River. Students collaborated with Spokane Riverkeeper at People’s
Last week, our 6th graders kicked off their River Connections theme with a biking adventure along the Spokane River Centennial Trail. During their ride, students engaged in water quality testing
This past Saturday, SGS students and families demonstrated outstanding community spirit by participating in the Spokane River Clean-Up event at High Bridge Park. Organized in conjunction with World Cleanup Day
A group of dedicated SGS students showed enthusiasm and determination while helping to restore the Little Spokane River. They waded into the river, often fully submerged, to remove debris like
Last week, the 7th grade class had an exciting adventure at Camp Spalding, northeast of Spokane. They spent several days diving into fun team-building activities that brought everyone closer together.
Last week, the 7th grade class had an exciting adventure at Camp Spalding. They spent several days diving into fun team-building activities that brought everyone closer together. To see the
Last Thursday, our 10th-grade Outdoor Pursuits students took on fly-fishing at the Little Spokane River—with plenty of laughs along the way. From tangled lines and near misses to the occasional
