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School Outdoor & Environmental Education

South Mountain YMCA is the perfect setting for a fun outdoor and environmental education experience.

Escape the confines of the classroom, schoolyard and busy schedules to experiences hands-on learning combined with outdoor recreation, team building and adventure.

South Mountain YMCA works
with teachers to develop a
program that meets the individual school’s specific goals.

Personal attention is given to
the planning so that teachers
can prepare their students for the optimum learning experience.

Most of our programs meet Pennsylvania State Academic Standards.
The education staff have experience working with children and complete a comprehensive training
program at the beginning of each season.
Our Goals:
Work with the school to enhance classroom learning.
Provide a hands-on approach to learning in an outdoor setting.
Create opportunities for personal growth and learning.
Develop respect for self, others and the environment.
Enjoy and explore the outdoors.

Overnight Programs
Bring your students for multiple days and nights. We offer programs both during the day and into the evening. Highly qualified educators, well prepared meals and warm cabins ensure that the students have a wonderful time during any season.

Day Programs
Bring your students for a day-long field trip. Depending on times of arrival and departure, we can offer 3 to 4 programs. Spend time outdoors learning through hands-on experiences.

In-Class Programs
If you are not able to bring your students to us then we will come to you. We offer a variety of programs that are hands-on and educational that can be conducted in the classroom (or schoolyard).

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"The mission of South Mountain YMCA is to provide a camping experience, educational and other programs that build personal leadership, character and life skills while developing caring, honesty, respect and responsibility in young people, families and communities"