One Week Leaders (OWLS)

The OWL program allows high school students the chance to spend a week at Outdoor School working with 5th/6th grade students, their teachers, and Waskowitz staff. During this week, they act as a cabin counselor, teacher's assistant, hike leader, table leader, and an overall role model. Interest in building community and environmental stewardship is a must for this leadership position. Leading games, hikes, songs, and skits help to build a sense of community and are often the most memorable experiences for the 5^th/6^th grade students.

This week is great fun, but it is also an intensive, professional learning experience and can be life-changing when leaders put forth energy, enthusiasm, a positive attitude, compassion, and hard work.

High school leaders must get permission from their teachers to be excused from class. Two leadership training weekends are offered during the year: one in late September and one in March. Students who complete the mandatory weekend training and their week of Outdoor School may receive credit for community service and a 0.5 general elective credit from their home high school if their school is a part of Highline Public Schools.

OWL Permission Form

Medication Authorization form

Spring 2023 Menu

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Contact

If you have questions or concerns, please contact April Roe at april.roe@highlineschools.org or text/call 206-327-4829