Mount Hermon Outdoor Science School

The Santa Cruz Mountains offer a rich classroom where students will have the opportunity to experience science first hand. Mount Hermon Outdoor Science School offers a unique opportunity where students, individually and collectively, can interact with the environment around them, gaining rich educational experiences and growing through the distinct challenges that they will face. All curriculum is developed around the California State Science Standards. Benefits include:

  • Increased comprehension of scientific concepts 
  • Enhanced team dynamics and individual confidence
  • Concrete understanding of environmantal and social stewardship principles 

About Mount Hermon OSS

About MHOSS
• Informational Slideshow*
Our Location/ Facilities
Meet Our Staff
08/09 Open Weeks

Organizing Your Trip

Coordinators Manual
Health Information
Educational Resources
• Informational Slideshow*
Planning Forms
Directions to Ponderosa Lodge

Learn More About

Tuition Cost
Stewardship Points System
Our Educational Framework
Henry Cowell State Park

 

Information for Parents

Parent/Student Manual
Parent Information
• Informational Slideshow*
Meet Our Staff

Student’s Corner

Parent/Student Manual
• Informational Slideshow*
Meet Our Staff
Education Resources
MHOSS T-shirt

 

 

Counselor’s Corner

Counselor Manual
Counselor Information
Meet our Staff