The Outdoor School at Lake Logan
develops active and conscious stewards of our earth
through outdoor experiential education.
Outdoor School students of all ages:
EXPLORE the interconnectedness of the world around us.
GROW their knowledge and love of the outdoors.
DISCOVER new ways of thinking and learning.
Located in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Outdoor School at Lake Logan facilitates unique outdoor education opportunities for students of all ages who wish to expand their knowledge and gratitude of the world around us.
Our 300-acre campus is adjacent to the Shining Rock Wilderness and Pisgah National Forest, featuring a mile-long lake fed by the West Fork of the Pigeon River. The lake is surrounded by forested and open land, a wide array of historic buildings with 86 cabin beds and 100 dorm style beds, plenty of places to gather indoors and out, and primitive campsites. All are welcome to this special place, where the power of nature’s bounty nourishes, restores, and rejuvenates.
Whether you are teaching in a traditional setting, homeschooling, wild schooling, or looking for a weekend adventure for your family, friends, or youth group, the Outdoor School is here to help you plan and execute a safe, educational, and FUN trip!
Year-round Offerings
- Day and overnight field trip options that meet NC curriculum standards for elementary, middle, and high school students.
- Environmental education courses include lake, river, and forest ecology, guided native plants walks, night sky labs, and more!
- Adventure activities such as Alpine Tower climbing, low ropes course challenges, canoeing, kayaking, and snorkeling.
- Large and small group team building and leadership development.
- Guided day hikes as well as multi-day backpacking trips in the Shining Rock Wilderness, Pisgah National Forest, and on Lake Logan’s expansive campus.
- All trips include gear rental and meals. No experience required.
Why the Outdoor School at Lake Logan?
- Flexible curriculum-based programming tailored for life-long learners of all ages and ability levels
- Experienced and caring staff
- Healthy, delicious meals and snacks
- Comfortable overnight accommodations
- Reasonable pricing
School Packages
We offer both day and overnight field trips. Our dorms accommodate 116 students and chaperones in the spring and fall then 64 in the winter. Cabin-style accommodations and river side camping are also are available!
Camp Henry Outdoor School Summer Sessions
CHOS is a program of Camp Henry and focuses on learning, living, traveling, and experiencing God’s majesty in a back country setting. Participants learn through hands-on experience planning backpacking routes, food rationing, map reading, Leave-No-Trace ethics, and expedition management. Using lightweight equipment and backcountry skills, campers experience the incredible wilderness areas surrounding Camp Henry.
