Outdoor Education
Outdoor education at MUSE Global School is focused on fostering community connections, developing self-efficacy, and building deep relationships with our unique coastal, mountain, and urban environments. We leverage our urban surroundings and proximity to the Pacific Ocean as our daily classroom, connecting students to the wild elements present even in a city setting.
Our program emphasizes active engagement, local exploration, and team building across all grade levels.
At our Santa Monica location, the outdoor curriculum is integrated into the rhythm of the city and the coast:
Neighborhood Exploration: Students actively explore our urban neighborhood, viewing sidewalks, parks, and local businesses as extensions of the learning environment.
Beach Workouts & Recreation: We utilize the resources of Santa Monica Beach for physical and social development. Activities include workouts on the sand, bike rides along the coast, and walking to nearby parks to play sports (basketball, soccer, volleyball).
Camping & Backpacking: The cornerstone of our outdoor connection remains our immersion trips. Students participate in multi-day camping excursions and backpacking trips to wild spaces. Past trips have included National Parks such as Joshua Tree, Yosemite, and Sequoia. We have camped and explored the Leo Carillo tidepools, and have backpacked through the local mountains surrounding Los Angeles.
All MUSE outdoor education experiences, whether on the beach or deep in the wilderness, encourage team building and include engaging and challenging activities that promote community and self-efficacy.
MUSE students remain an integral part of the planning and execution of all major trips. Students help design the menu, plan packing lists, purchase food, and assist teachers in designing the schedule and curriculum for these adventures.
“We don’t inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children.”
— David Brower
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