Pigeon Point - Exploring New Horizons

Exploring New Horizons Outdoor Schools at Pigeon Point offers small scale, customized, 3 day environmental programs for 3rd-8th graders. Established in 1984, this flexible ocean based program encourages active participation from students and their parents on the central Pacific coast.

Overlooking the ocean, participants stay at the historic Pigeon Point Lighthouse hostel, learning about the intricate life of tide pools, the near extinction of the Elephant seals, and the rich cultural history of the San Mateo coast. Sharing their love of the natural world through story telling, music, and puppetry, our inspired staff of naturalists combines their extensive outdoor experiences with a genuine passion for educating and inspiring children..

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

“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

“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

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

“I was beyond impressed with the naturalists -their knowledge, humor and engagement with the students is a rare gift. The pigeon point curriculum is extremely well thought through and adults and students alike left ENH with a deeper appreciation of the natural world”- 5th grade teacher

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

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

“Best field trip I’ve ever been on” – 5th grade student

“I want to go back to the tidepools”- 3rd grade student