Enrichment

Enrichment

In addition to the wealth of subjects that Montessori pedagogy brings to our students, Cascadia students also have access to the following activities either weekly or throughout the year. Activities may vary seasonally and from one school year to the next.

• In-house field trips
• Orff Music
• Physical Education
• Student Council
• Student Clubs
• American Sign Language

Afterschool Programs

Cascadia offers a number of afterschool programs, dependent on instructor availability and student interest.

• Chess Wizards
• Playwell Robotics
• Drama
• Art
• Sports

Science Camp & Outdoor School

Camps are a great way for our students to grow in independence, experience being away from the family and learn about environmental science and history in an experiential and hands-on way. Guides and assistants accompany the trips, along with limited parent chaperones. Locations are staffed by specialists and camp locations and themes vary each year. 

Here are some recent programs we have partnered with: 

Columbia River Maritime Museum

Fort Clatsop

OMSI Camp Hancock

Catalina Islands Environmental Leadership Program 

Nature Bridge - Olympic National Park

Field Trips

A variety of half day and full day field trips include a local flour mill, OMSI, Shaffer family farm, Mt St Helens, Ft. Vancouver, Portland Art Museum, Oregon Children’s Theater, Bonneville Dam, and more.

Overnight Outdoor School

Each spring the children trek to overnight outdoor school. From night hikes to nature studies, the children absorb the sights, sounds and smells of nature experiencing the wonder and magnificence of the outdoors.

Middle school students take a week long trip for hands-on learning about nature, history, science, and team building. Previous trips have included the Olympic Peninsula, Catalina Island, and the Marin Headlands.

Extracurricular Classes

Additional classes are offered after school for a fee throughout the year. Classes are included for those enrolled in after care. Offerings have included:

• Playwell Robotics
• Lego
• Art
• Drama (NWCT)
• Chess
• Soccer
• Basketball
• Guitar
• Marimba
• Violin
• Lacrosse

Camps during school holidays and summer vacation

Cascadia holds camps for several weeks during the summer months for students from ages 6-11. A list of camp offerings and fees are available from the office in the spring. Previous camps have included baking, sports, coding, and cooking.
Depending on instructor availability and timing of the winter and spring breaks, camps may also be held at these times. Occasional weekend evening activity camps hosted by staff give Cascadia parents the chance for a night out or a night off while children engage in crafts, games, and activities.