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Students and Families

Our priority is caring for your child

Children participate in many first time learning experiences that are remembered for years. Most students excel in the hands-on learning environment. For many children it is the first time dipping their feet into a cool mountain stream, listening to the wind in the trees or watching a squirrel leap from branch to branch. Our Naturalist staff create a safe environment for students to learn about science outdoors as it happens. For example students learn about the food chain while watching a deer browsing and while exploring for signs of animals and digging in the dirt. On 4 and 5 day programs, classes will visit Calaveras Big Trees State Park and Moaning Caverns. In addition to learning science, students learn that they can depend on  their classmates and face challenges. These social and personal achievements lead our families to comment on how mature their child has become during a week at Foothill Horizons Outdoor School.

Why should you send your child to Foothill?

 

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21925 Lyons Bald Mountain
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 532-6673
foothillhorizons@stancoe.org

 

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Join us for our monthly Overnight Family Informational Sessions over Zoom!

We will discuss COVID protocols, safety procedures, and how to prepare your child for their week of outdoor education.  Check our Facebook page or ask your child's school for more details.  Please visit us during one of our free open house events any time between 10AM and 2PM.  It is a great opportunity to tour the campus, meet our amazing staff, and have your questions answered.

Check our events calendar for the next open house!

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Students, let's get ready!

Outdoor Education isn't over once your child gets home.

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Foothill Events

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Join one of our upcoming Zoom webinars at 6 PM to learn more and have all your questions answered!

Participe en uno de nuestros webinarios sobre Zoom a las 6 pm para obtener más información y respuestas a sus preguntas. Además, contaremos con la ayuda de un traductor al español.

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Read More about Foothill Horizons Family Orientation Webinar
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Join one of our upcoming Zoom webinars at 6 PM to learn more and have all your questions answered!

Participe en uno de nuestros webinarios sobre Zoom a las 6 pm para obtener más información y respuestas a sus preguntas. Además, contaremos con la ayuda de un traductor al español.

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Register Here / Inscríbase aquí

 
Read More about Foothill Horizons Family Orientation Webinar
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Join one of our upcoming Zoom webinars at 6 PM to learn more and have all your questions answered!

Participe en uno de nuestros webinarios sobre Zoom a las 6 pm para obtener más información y respuestas a sus preguntas. Además, contaremos con la ayuda de un traductor al español.

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21925 Lyons Bald Mountain Road, Sonora

Come visit Foothill Horizons Outdoor School, Summer Camp and Rental Facility. Our staff will welcome you, give you a free tour of our facility and answer all your questions.

Vísitenos en la escuela al aire libre Foothill Horizons, campamento de verano e instalaciones de alquiler. Nuestro equipo les dará la bienvenida, les mostrará nuestras instalaciones y responderá a sus preguntas.

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  • Go on a nature scavenger hunt!
  • Fun activities for the entire family!
  • Enter a raffle to win FHOS merchandise!
  • ¡Visite nuestro hermoso campamento al aire libre!
  • ¡Participe en una caza de tesoros en la naturaleza!
  • ¡Actividades divertidas para la familia entera!
  • ¡Participe en un sorteo de regalos de Foothill!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Read More about Foothill Horizons Open House
Zoom
 
Join one of our upcoming Zoom webinars at 6 PM to learn more and have all your questions answered!

Participe en uno de nuestros webinarios sobre Zoom a las 6 pm para obtener más información y respuestas a sus preguntas. Además, contaremos con la ayuda de un traductor al español.

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Key Contacts

Administration Team

Jessica Hewitt

Titles: Director III, Outdoor Education
Email:
Phone Numbers:
Work: 209-532-6673
Biography:
Email questions:
  • Schedule a class for Outdoor Ed
  • Students with Special Needs
  • Busing & Transportation
  • Hiring

Clare Olson

Titles: Senior Administrative Assistant
Email:
Phone Numbers:
Work: 209-532-6673
Biography:
Email questions:
  • Foothill Merchandise
  • Billing & Contracts
  • Outdoor Ed Paperwork
  • Site Rentals

Diann Rastetter

Titles: Assistant Director, Outdoor Education
Email:
Phone Numbers:
Work: 209-532-6673
Biography:
Email questions:
  • The Counselor Program
  • Naturalist Internship
  • Website & Social Media

Alexander Frierson

Titles: Naturalist Coordinator
Email:
Phone Numbers:
Work: 209-238-1328
Biography:
Email questions:
  • Weekly schedules
  • Evening Program
  • Technology Support

Lucas Smith

Titles: Health Clerk
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Phone Numbers:
Work: 209-532-6673
Biography:
Email questions:
  • Medication Administration
  • Health Concerns

David Josephson

Titles: Lead Custodian
Email:
Phone Numbers:
Work: 209-532-6673

Shannon Perez

Titles: Food Services Supervisor, OES
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Phone Numbers:
Work: 209-532-6673
Biography:
Email questions:
  • Menus
  • Food Allergies
  • Special Diets

Edward Wynimko

Titles: Facilities Lead, Outdoor Education
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Phone Numbers:
Work: 209-532-6673
Biography:
Email questions:
  • Facilities & Maintenance
  • Grounds
  • Vehicles & Buses