October 21–23, 2026

6th Grade Outdoor Education

Three days and two nights of hands-on outdoor science at Pali Institute in the San Bernardino Mountains. For most sixth graders, this is their first overnight trip with the school.

Required · ObligatorioSign the permission slipFirme el permiso de excursión›

Trip at a glance

Trip dates
Wed, Oct 21 – Fri, Oct 23, 2026
Bag drop-off
Tuesday, Oct 20, 5:00–7:30 PMMartes 20 de octubre, 5:00 a 7:30 p.m.
Departure
Wednesday, Oct 21 at 8:00 AMSalida: 8:00 a.m.
Return
Friday, Oct 23, about 1:00 PMRegreso: aprox. 1:00 p.m.
Person in charge
Mr. Trejo
Location
Pali Institute30778 Highway 18, Running Springs, CA 92382
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Bags must be dropped off on Tuesday, October 20. Students whose bags are not dropped off in advance will not be able to attend.
Las maletas deben entregarse el martes 20 de octubre. Los estudiantes que no entreguen sus maletas con anticipación no podrán asistir.

Before the trip

ENGLISHPacking listEverything your student needs to bring.Google DocESPAÑOLLista de empaqueTodo lo que su estudiante debe traer.Google DocTrip flyerOne-page overview of the trip.PDF

Presentations and videos

Camping reflectionsStudents talk about what the trip was actually like.VideoFamily presentation coverFamily presentationEverything covered at the family meeting.SlidesPresentación para familias coverPresentación para familiasTodo lo tratado en la reunión de familias.SlidesStudent slides coverStudent slidesThe version shown to students in class.SlidesNarrated video coverNarrated videoWalk through the trip with voiceover.VideoVideo con narración coverVideo con narraciónRecorrido del viaje con narración.Video

Photos, campsite and directions

Trip photo albumPhotos posted during and after the trip.Google PhotosPhoto album QR codePrintable QR code for the album.QR codePali InstituteThe campsite’s own website.WebsiteDirectionsPali Institute on Google Maps.Map

Coming soon

The 6th grade Overnight Camp FAQ is being updated for 2026–27 and will be posted here as soon as it is ready.

Hear it from our students

ECMS-Gardena students talk about what the overnight trip was actually like.Estudiantes de ECMS-Gardena hablan sobre cómo fue realmente el viaje.

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