A Cooperative Outdoor School

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At Camano Forest School parents and teachers work together to educate students in nature’s classroom.

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We offer outdoor nature-based school programming and summer camp from experienced educators. Our programs run three or four days/week for children ages 3 – 11.

Registration for Summer 2026 opens January 1, 2026 and closes May 15th, 2026.

Our Programs

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Glass Quest

Join us for Glass Quest this year as Camano Forest School hides 3 clue balls at our South Camano Grange location…

The 2026 Northwest Glass Quest runs from February 13-22, 2026

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Camano Forest School is a family affair. As a parent-run cooperative, parents of enrolled children volunteer to perform school tasks including administrative work, classroom management and teacher support.

What is a parent-run cooperative?

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Mission: to promote, support, and operate youth outdoor education programs in the Stanwood-Camano area. 

Our Nonprofit (COEA)

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