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BASE CAMP'S BEGINNINGS

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"An environment-based education movement--at all levels of education--will help students realize that school isn't supposed to be a polite form of incarceration, but a portal to the wider world." - Richard Luv

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In 2017, through an incredible series of events, and as the hopes and dreams of two families began to weave together, Outsiders Adventure Community "Base Camp" was born in Bakersfield, California.   Those hopes and dreams grew roots (9 acre roots to be exact) and we had no idea that these dreams were the very same of many others.  This gathering of parents, children, mentors, teachers, and families all with the same desire.  

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Community.

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But not just any community.

We are a community dedicated to foster a love for learning and make education a way of life.

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Using a custom, environment based curriculum and creating once in a lifetime experiences, Outsiders Adventure Community grew in just one year to over 200 students and 16 of the most amazing, hand-picked staff members. The curriculum grew legs and this became a space where we don't just learn about levers, we build them as teeter totters, sling shots, and catapults. The Swiss Family Robinson's raft became a reality as students gathered into integrated teams, older students helping the littles and the littles looking to their "mentors" in wonder as they designed, built, and painted their own rafts to float the river for our annual family regatta!

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We are so proud to know that when friends and families come to Base Camp, they are seeing the hard work of many Outsiders children!

We didn't just want to provide a place for epic adventures here at Outsiders, we wanted our children to play a huge part in in what this place would become.  Students designed and constructed several outdoor classrooms, painted mural walls, built playgrounds and chicken coops.  Dads have come to the rescue with electricity and projects, mamas have provided popsicles, held little hands and assisted class times.  Through trial and error we have, TOGETHER, made something amazing out of this forgotten, overgrown, and dilapidated 9 acres of the world. And it continues to transform before our eyes.

There is a pride and a sense of ownership that comes with this truth.
This...the heart of Outsiders, it belongs to THEM. To US.

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IN IT TOGETHER.

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BASE CAMP PROGRAMS

Bakersfield, California

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MAIN PROGRAM:

Tuesday/Thursday 10am - 3pm

 

These days feature group learning at our outdoor campus in Bakersfield, CA servicing grades TK - 12th.

We utilize a block schedule where guides lead students through our custom, hands on curriculum.

The last hour of the day features a rotation of interest lead courses selected monthly by students.

This is family style time where multiple age groups collaborate.  

This option includes our custom curriculum and Commonplace Book.

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Daily Schedule: 

• 10:15-11:35- Block 1 

• 11:35-12:40- Community Lunch

• 12:40-1:45- Block 2

• 1:45-3:00- Interest lead session

 

Cost: $300 per month

(We also partner with local charter schools, instructional funds can be designated for our program).

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ONE DAY PROGRAM: 

Wednesday from 10am - 3pm

 

Can't commit to 2 days a week?

We offer a one day program as well.  Students are welcome to come and enjoy the magic and wonder of Outsiders on Wednesday each week.  

This option does not provide curriculum however our one day option does reflect

our full program day so students will be using our unique and innovative curriculum while at Outsiders!!

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Daily Schedule: 

• 10:15-11:35- Block 1 

• 11:35-12:40- Community Lunch

• 12:40-1:45- Block 2

• 1:45-3:00- Interest lead session

 

Cost: $175 per month

(We also partner with local charter schools, instructional funds can be designated for our program).

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