The McCall Outdoor Science School is located on the
McCall Field Campus on Payette Lake in McCall, Idaho. The field campus prides itself on the ability to offer excellent meals and efficient services in a rustic setting.
Retreat Facilities
- Stunning surroundings in central Idaho’s Rocky Mountains with 600 feet of lakefront on gorgeous Payette Lake
- Affordable, rustic and cozy facilities including meeting, dining, and lodging space available year-round for daytime, evening and weekend use
- Superior food service provides healthy, hearty and nutritious options for all dietary preferences
- Outdoor group and family adventures available guided by professional staff. Hike, ski or canoe while learning about local wildlife, ecology and natural history.
Lodging
Our campus offers bunkhouses, cabins and yurts for large or small groups in a scenic and unique retreat setting. We offer an ideal location for groups wishing to host conferences, meetings, courses and community events with professional hospitality.
Food Service
The cozy main lodge, complete with beamed ceiling, stone fireplace and a view of the lake, seats up to 60 people for meals. Home cooked meals are served buffet style with a diverse salad bar at lunch and dinner -
Sample Menu. Our professional food service staff provides healthy, nutritious meals for residential program participants and cabin camping guests that...
- Are high in protein with vegetarian options.
- Include plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables.
- Are as locally sourced as possible with minimal packaging.
- Minimize sugars and trans fats.
We can accomodate those with food allergies given advanced notice. If you have specific questions about feeding those with allergies or other questions about the food service, please contact our food service manager
David Allen.
Meeting space
The classroom is centrally located on the campus and provides a view of the lake. It accommodates groups up to 60 people. Two meeting yurts are available and can accommodate groups up to 30. An outdoor meeting area is available for warm, sunny days. Audiovisual and other educational equipment is available on request.
Recreation
The 11-acre campus features 600 feet of lakefront beach for swimming and sunbathing. Volleyball and horseshoes are available on site. Ponderosa State Park borders the McCall Field Campus and offers splendid hiking, Nordic skiing, mountain biking, nature trails, boat ramps, trailer hook-ups, a wide variety of evening interpretive programs and more.
McCall Outdoor Science School
