MOSS Residential Programs
McCall Outdoor Science School Residential Programs provide an immersive learning experience for 4th-12th grade public, private, charter and homeschool students. Throughout these four to five day programs, students, teachers, and chaperones live in residence at University of Idaho’s McCall Field Campus in McCall, Idaho and participate in place-based learning and exploration. Participants sleep in rustic bunkhouses and eat delicious meals in our historic dining lodge.
During the day, graduate student Field Instructors participating in a year-long Master of Natural Resources Program facilitate learning experiences, leading groups of 10-15 participants in hands-on exploration of social and ecological communities in Ponderosa State Park. Field Instructors guide students through making observations of their environment and investigating intricate relationships between different parts of the ecosystem. Students discuss their own role in the ecosystem and consider how their decisions may impact the greater socio-ecological system.
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Cost of MOSS programs
Donor support and the Clara Bleak endowment have helped cover program costs for all participants since the McCall Outdoor Science School began. We will continue scaling fees based on the National School Lunch Program.
Fee schedule: 2025-2026
Five-day program
Regular rate: $350/student
Free and reduced rate: $200/student
For every seven students, one adult may attend for free.
Teacher/chaperone rate beyond the 7:1 ratio: $190
Four-day program
Regular rate: $340/student
Free and reduced rate: $190/student
For every seven students, one adult may attend for free.
Teacher/chaperone rate beyond the 7:1 ratio: $142.50
For more information on upcoming courses or programs, contact mccall@uidaho.edu.