For more than 20 years, Crocker Highlands 5th graders have participated in an overnight outdoor education program. We travel up to Westminster Woods, located in Occidental California from Wednesday, September 23rd through Friday, September 25th. An informational meeting will be held on 8/21 at 5 pm (invite to come).

Nestled into a 200 acre coastal redwood forest, Westminster Woods offers exceptional Environmental Education and Character Development programs to primary and secondary students. Whether they’re discovering micro-organisms in our creek, climbing to new heights on our Challenge Course or gazing at the crystal-clear night sky, students have endless opportunities for exploration and hands-on learning.

Learn more here: https://www.westminsterwoods.org/school-programs#sample

The trip is expected to cost $25-30k in total, and we have ~$11k left over from last year's 5th grade carryover budget. We will be holding fun fundraising events and running smaller fundraising exercises, but expect to need $10-15k of individual family donations, with a suggestion of $400 per child for families which are able. This is a very rewarding and memorable trip for the kids so please donate if you can!

2026 Westminster Woods Crocker 5th Grade Overnight