As you are likely aware, COVID-19 (commonly referred to as the CORONA virus) is a growing concern in Oregon and across the globe.  On Thursday (March 12, 2020), Governor Kate Brown announced several statewide responses, which included the closure of K-12 schools through the end of March.  Additionally, many universities including Oregon State University (OSU) have recommended strategies to help contain and mitigate the spread of the disease including moving classes to online platforms and canceling large gatherings.  While these actions are designed to protect our most vulnerable populations, we fully recognize the burden these decisions have on districts, families, and outdoor school providers across Oregon, including the financial challenges that program cancellation can cause.

The OSU Extension Service Outdoor School Program's response to the pending COVID-19 threat is detailed in the letter linked via the button below.  Please read it carefully and check out our frequently asked questions (FAQs) page.  If you still have questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us at outdoorschool@oregonstate.edu.  We anticipate that the volume of questions will be high, but we hope you'll be patient, as we try to respond to you all within a reasonable amount of time.