Outdoor School
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Tuition is $970 for the six week, after-school enrichment program. The tuition covers 9.5 hours weekly at $17 an hour. Students receive Washington State Learning Standards and STEM aligned instruction, healthy snacks approved by the Washington Department of Children, Youth, and Family Services, and optional transportation from Cordata Elementary School. If you're not able to provide transportation home and you live near the site location, please inquire about our limited drop-offs . Please read more about the Outdoor School program under "About ODNS" and "Health and Safety."
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We are committed to making outdoor education accessible to all families. If paying tuition in full presents a hardship, we encourage families to contact us before the program begins to establish a payment plan. We are happy to work with families to find a payment schedule that meets their needs whenever possible.
If you'd like to move forward, please submit the Interest Form below and we will reach out!​​​
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Sliding Scale
Families are invited to indicate their interest in a scholarship on their Interest Form. We have a limited number of scholarships we can offer. We will proudly accept Working Connections subsidies starting September, 2026. Thank you to our generous donors and partners who make scholarships possible!
Non-Discrimination
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Scholarships are awarded in compliance with federal and Washington State non-discrimination laws, including RCW 49.60 and WAC 110-305-0010. No applicant will be excluded based on:
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Race, color, or ethnicity
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Sex, gender identity, or sexual orientation
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National origin or ancestry
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Disability
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Age (within program eligibility)
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Family structure or immigration status
Award Criteria
Cancellation Policy
Scholarships are awarded using a neutral, mission-based review process that considers financial need, impact on the child’s access to outdoor learning, alignment with program mission and availability of scholarship funds. No preference is given based on personal relationships, donor status, or board/staff affiliation
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Tuition must be paid in full prior to the first day of the program unless a payment plan has been arranged in advance.
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​​If a family chooses to withdraw from a program after registering, the following refund schedule applies:
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30 or more days before the program begins: Full refund, less a $50 non-refundable registration fee.
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15–29 days before the program begins: 50% tuition refund.
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14 days or fewer before the program begins: No refund.
If a participant leaves a program after it has started, no refunds or prorated tuition will be provided.
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If Otters Den Nature School cancels a program for any reason, families will receive a full refund of all tuition paid or may choose to transfer their payment to another available program.
Programs are held rain or shine. Refunds will not be issued for missed program days due to weather, illness, vacations, scheduling conflicts, or other absences.
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Requests for refunds due to serious illness, family emergencies, or other extraordinary circumstances may be submitted in writing to the Executive Director. Such requests will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and are not guaranteed.
By registering for an Otters Den Nature School program, families acknowledge that they have read and agree to this Tuition Payment & Cancellation Policy.