School Programs
IslandWood operates as a year-round educational facility staffed with experienced, full-time faculty. During the school year, IslandWood provides a 4 day residential School Overnight Program for 4th, 5th, and 6th grade students in the Puget Sound region.
Students participate in experiential and project-based fieldwork that appeals to many different learning styles and interests. Using the cultural and natural environment as a context, our programs integrate scientific inquiry, technology and the arts. Students spend a majority of their time participating in outdoor field study projects. They also take advantage of state-of-the-art facilities such as multiple learning studios, a fenced garden classroom and greenhouse, "The Living Machine," teams course, and remote field structures. During meals and free time, students engage in activities that promote a sense of community through family-style dining, evening programs, and recreational activities.
At limited times during the school year, IslandWood also offers Bainbridge school groups half-day programs focusing on age appropriate classes, guided nature walks and teams course/challenge activities.
In the summers IslandWood offers camp programs for children and families. We welcome school groups from year-round schools to participate in these programs.
