St. Michaels University School Photo - Learning is hands on, with students often leaving campus to experience real-world examples of what they are studying. An example is this AP Environmental Science field trip to the Bamfield Marine Centre.

Outdoor Leadership At Boarding Schools

There are 6 boarding schools offering outdoor leadership as an extracurricular activity.

Top Outdoor Leadership Boarding Schools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
EF Academy New York
EF Academy New York Photo - Our campus is located an hour outside of New York City in the peaceful suburban community of Thornwood, New York.
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582 Columbus Ave
Thornwood, NY 10594
(914) 495-6056
Gr: 9-12 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
North Country School
North Country School Photo - Through a variety or teaching methods, hands-on projects, and innovative uses of technology, North Country School students acquire critical academic skills in the humanities, math, sciences and the arts. NCS has high expectations for students, and the school also recognizes that all children learn differently. Each child is challenged according to their ability.
4382 Cascade Road
Lake Placid, NY 12946
(518) 523-9329
Gr: 4-9 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Avg. class size: 8 students Acceptance rate: 65% Tuition listed
Northwood School
Northwood School Photo
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92 Northwood Road
Lake Placid, NY 12946
(518) 523-3382
Gr: 9-12, PG | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Avg. class size: 10 students Acceptance rate: 43% Tuition listed
5521 East Warm Springs Avenue
Boise, ID 83716
(208) 424-5000
Gr: 8-12 | PK-12 (day) | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Avg. class size: 18 students Acceptance rate: 80% Tuition listed
3400 Richmond Road
Victoria, Canada V8P 4P5
(250) 370-6170
Gr: 9-12 | PK-12 (day) | 1,000 student Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Avg. class size: 17 students
1 Community School Drive
Sun Valley, ID 83353
(208) 622-3960
Gr: 9-12 | PK-12 (day) | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Avg. class size: 15 students Acceptance rate: 45% Tuition listed

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