Environmental Educational Equity

Every student in the U.S. should experience a week of residential environmental education before entering high school, as participation can lead to both academic and social-emotional gains.

Exploring New Horizons provides financial support to Northern California students from lower-income schools to attend outdoor school.

We raise the funds through individual donations, government grants, foundation grants, and reduced program fees.

Exploring New Horizons seeks support to serve more lower-income schools, to continue providing affordable rates and scholarships to participating schools, and to provide professional learning for our staff on equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive pedagogy.

How Can You Help

Please donate and help ensure that all students have the opportunity to participate in a week of outdoor school.

“I really liked that we had no electronics. You all inspired me to go outside more. Also I learned a lot.” – 5th grade student

“We got to cook our own food. My favorite was burritos. I learned to use the stove like a chef.” – 5th grade student

“I really like how you were letting people say their pronouns just in case that made me really happy.” – 4th grade student

“The puppet show was the best part. I loved all the characters! The songs that the elephant seals sang were fantastic. I love the puppet show! Pigeon point was SUPER fun!” – 6th grade student

“This is so much fun, I’m so excited to be able to cook” – 5th grade student

“The trip brought families and scholars closer together. My scholars grew and learned to be on their own. I can’t say enough about the staff. They were incredible. I too, grew as a teacher from this program. I am already planning for next year” – 5th grade teacher

” I surprisingly liked cleaning up after dinner”- Pigeon Point Student

“Pigeon point was a fantastic experience and it pushed students to get out of their comfort zones. Everyone had a great time” –5th grade teacher

“ Overall this pigeon point trip was the best field trip I ever went on. Thank you.”

“Before I got to Pigeon Point, I knew i would have a good time. It was better than I even imagined!” – 7th grade student