Our mission
At Magnolia, we are driven to inspire the next generation of critical thinkers through immersive outdoor adventures. Guided by their unique interests and curiosities, our students grow to be resilient, self-aware problem solvers. Utilizing the power of our natural world to instill wonder, curiosity, and self discovery, we provide a safe space and purposeful guidance as students explore their interests, their relationships with their peers, and the world around them.
Weekly
The weekly Adventure program on the Kitsap Peninsula will explore local forests and beaches. During the Fall series we will start at Salsbury Park and then explore different sites within the Port Gamble Heritage Park. Our students will make connections with each other and the environment as they build week to week with a well rounded immersion. There will be time to explore, play, connect and wonder. We will make available art, orienteering, nature guides, and other sparks of inspiration. The students’ interests will lead each day and provide the foundation for plans and discovery.
Location: Poulsbo, WA and surrounding area
Winter Series: Jan 6- Mar 26, 2021
Wednesdays, 9:30-1:30
Tuition: $260/month
(Materials fee $30 due at time of registration.)
Monthly
The monthly Adventure program on the Kitsap Peninsula will partner with the weekly Adventure cohort and will be at a new location each month. Adventure leaders facilitate process over outcome learning experiences and take such joy to see the students explore, discover, and connect with one another each month. The children’s interests are paramount as they take time to immerse themselves in a natural environment, build confidence to problem solve, and deepen their connection with nature and one another.
Location: Poulsbo, WA and surrounding area
Winter Series: Jan-Mar, 2021
Wednesdays, 9:30-1:30
Jan 27, Feb 24, Mar 24
Tuition: $195/series
Summer Camp 2021
Details coming soon...
Summer camp is a great time to try out our Adventures program.
Location: TBD
Tuition: $260
Program Director
Laura grew up in Poulsbo. She received her bachelor's degree in Geology from Whitman College. She moved back to this area because of how much she loves the local environment. She has worked at various camps and has taught outdoor environmental education, team building and ropes course classes. She also coached a local high school swim team. Most recently she has worked as a land surveyor which has given her the wonderful opportunity of seeing many hidden gems in Kitsap County.
Laura loves working outdoors and has an interest in education and nurturing children's development. Magnolia has all of these aspects. Laura enjoys the opportunity to watch children explore and discover their surroundings and their inner curiosity and love for play in nature.
Laura lives with her husband and two girls, ages 5 and 12. She enjoys gardening, trail running, hiking, CrossFit, and reading.