An optional orientation meeting for parents and students will be held on WEDNESDAY, March 22rd at 6:00 p.m. at Franklin Elementary School Auditorium,350 South 600 West (southwest corner of the building). If you have immediate questions, call the Outdoor Ed. Administrative Assistant at 801-374-4947 or email Marlin Palmer, (marlinp@provo.edu).
Camp registration forms will be sent home from each elementary school on Thursday, March 16. The registration fee (or financial aid application) and all registration forms are due by Friday, March 24. It is very important to note that due to limited space, registrations are accepted on a first come, first served basis and will […]
The beautiful, yet primitive, environment of Camp Big Springs offers a unique and rare camping experience. You can help your child make the most of this exciting opportunity by preparing them properly. Here is a list of useful tips: Read over the material about the camp. Pack all the items listed. Toss in one or […]
Provo School District has a long history of providing Outdoor Education opportunities for Provo City School District children. The history dates back to at least 1950 at Camp Sowiette, located “deep in Rock Canyon.” Students in 5th grade, 6th grade, and Junior High would attend camp in week long sessions during the summer. The current program […]
Each summer, Camp Big Springs provides 5th grade students in Provo City School District with a one-of-a-kind camping and outdoor education experience. By taking advantage of the unique lab setting provided by Provo’s nearby outdoor areas, students are able to explore and understand various S.T.E.M. concepts. In an effort to continually improve the camp’s learning […]
