Outdoor Education ~ Learning Environment

Your learning environment will encompass stimulating interaction in the classroom, around campus, and in the mountains, on the water, at a campsite, and on the rocks and trails.

The Monterey Bay area and nearby sites are world famous for their recreational resources. For example...

• The Monterey Bay is the number one scuba diving location on the West Coast.
• Santa Cruz is home to one of the largest surfing communities in North America.
• The Monterey Bay is known for maritime research efforts, and outdoor programming provides skills for earth and marine science majors.
• Monterey County is home to dozens of local, state and national public lands, parks and natural monuments.
• Asilomar State Park, in Pacific Grove, is home to Mott Training Center, where individuals are trained in becoming both peace officers and California State Park Rangers.