SnowSchool

The Snow School curriculum, which meets National Science Standards, aims to provide K-12 students with opportunities to experience field-based instruction on snow science and the relationship with their local watershed while encouraging physical activity.

In addition to fostering a greater appreciation and understanding of local watershed, SnowSchool also provides students with opportunities to experience the exquisite and unique offerings of the natural world.

Strapping snowshoes on and heading outside can lead to new understandings of animal track identification, tree species recognition, navigation, and so much more!

Interested in a SnowSchool field trip?

Or, would you rather bring SnowSchool to your school?

Contact Catamount to set up a customized program to meet your needs.

In 2021, Catamount received a grant from the Lake Champlain Basin Program which allowed us to purchase snowshoes and other snow science equipment needed to launch our SnowSchool Program, making Catamount one of 70 SnowSchool locations across the country through the Winter Wildlands Alliance. This LCBP support also allowed Catamount to cover the program fees for 20 programs!

Catamount is thrilled to be gearing up for our second season of SnowSchool offerings; However, for the 2023 winter season, the program will not be grant funded.

What does this mean for your classroom?

For the 2022/2023 winter season, Catamount will need to charge program fees to sustain the SnowSchool offering. In an effort to lower the barrier for students across the state, Catamount is launching a “Sponsor A Classroom” option to the community. By sponsoring a classroom, you are providing a one of a kind, hands-on learning experience to students in your community.

If you are interested in sponsoring a classroom, please email thehub@catamountoutdoor.org.

*Please note Catamount will be offering a limited amount of programs in the 2022/2023 winter season and these will be scheduled on a first come first serve basis.