Winter Outdoor Recreation
Learning to play in the snow will keep us active and healthy throughout the year, and develop a love for our Alaskan winters. Cross country skiing, snowshoeing and ice fishing are just some of the activities we’ll get to learn and experience. Winter self care, recognizing and treating cold weather injuries, decision making, learning about avalanche hazards and emergency responses are all components to this winter outdoor recreation course.
Each class will start and end at the NOLS campus located at 5805 Farm Loop Rd, Palmer, AK 99645.
Onward & Upward will provide transportation for all field trips, snacks, and all necessary equipment for these winter recreational activities. Students should come prepared to spend the course time outdoors. Warm winter layers and boots are recommended, but can be provided upon request.
Schedule
(2025 schedule coming soon)
January 8 – March 6, Quarter 3, 2024
Monday & Wednesday 9:30am – 12:30pm
View the full schedule on our Course Syllabus.
Student Eligibility
This course is designed for students grades 7-12, Ages 12-18.
Please let us know if your student needs any special accommodations.
Tuition: $400
We are an approved vendor with many local homeschool groups.
Scholarship opportunities available! Please reach out if you have any questions or concerns about tuition.
Registration Process:
1. Complete our Course Enrollment Form ((2025 enrollment form coming soon)
Email the completed form to our Director of Operations at amanda.montavon@onwardandupward.org. Let us know if you’d prefer to pick up a paper version.
2. Wait for confirmation of enrollment. Space is limited to the first 10 students to register.
3. Make your tuition payment to complete your registration.
“I learned on this course that even when you are in a bad mood, you have the ability to change your mindset, and sometimes you need to think of what’s best for your fellow teammates.”