Outdoor Education
Learning comes alive—outside the classroom.
Why Camp Joy for Outdoor Education?
At Camp Joy, outdoor school programs are more than field trips—they’re immersive learning experiences aligned with Ohio’s Learning Standards to support your classroom goals. Our hands-on classes in science, history, and adventure education engage all learning styles while building critical thinking, teamwork, and a love for nature. Whether exploring ecosystems, practicing pioneer skills, or navigating challenges on the ropes course, students gain knowledge and confidence that extend far beyond the classroom.
Key Benefits
Choose Your Adventure
Camp Joy offers flexible outdoor education experiences—schools can choose impactful day programs, extend learning with evening activities, or stay overnight for a fully immersive adventure. Whether it’s a single day of hands-on classes or a multi-day trip with campfires and night hikes, each option is designed to spark curiosity, support academic goals, and build lasting connections.
Stay overnight at Camp Joy to extend your outdoor school adventure with an immersive overnight experience. Students sleep in comfortable cabins with chaperone rooms, while teachers have their own private cabin nearby. Shared camp experiences build independence, strengthen friendships, and continue the learning beyond the classroom.
Thanks to you, our students got to experience nature, team building, learning new skills, and making memories to last a lifetime. This was so much more than a camping trip for our kids! You brought so much joy (no pun intended) into the students’ lives. Thank you for being so on top of everything, staying prepared, and checking in.
My students experienced hands on experiences and challenged themselves more than I can provide in the classroom.
Everyone was prepared and knew where they needed to be. Each adult encouraged the students to be able to do more then what they thought was possible but never pushed anyone too far. Everyone was encouraging which I was impressed with.
I have loved coming to camp Joy over the past 8 years and find something new to love every single time.
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