Updated White Pass Ski/Snowboard Trip Info!

Cuoio Park Visit: 12/9/2017

Thanks to all who came out (students, chaperones and parents) for our visit to the future location of Greg Cuoio Park in Lacey! It's going to a great community asset! Also, thanks to Lacey Parks and Rec for making it happen!

Cuoio Park Exploration - December 9th

Join Outdoor Adventure Club and the City of Lacey on Saturday, December 9th at 10:00 AM for a fun "preview" of what's going to be a new and spectacular local park! Bonus: it's only about two miles from NTHS! The land for the 400+ acre Greg J. Cuoio Community Park in Lacey was acquired back in 2011, and is still awaiting development. This is your chance to explore the currently “no access” property with City of Lacey officials and help begin to develop a vision for the future of this beautiful public land just down the street from NTHS! We’ll spend a couple of hours walking around the property and exploring what it has to offer.

If interested, you'll need to get a permission slip from Mr. Coker in the NTHS Library and carefully review the specific trip information linked here. Check in with Mr. Coker if you have any questions.

Important Winter Dates!

NTHS OAC Members:

Here our our key dates for the Winter of 2017-2018. Pay attention to your email for more specifics:

• November 28th, 29th and 30th: Campus Clean-up after school (2:00-3:00 PM)
• December 9th: OAC Trip (hike) to visit the future site of Cuoio Park (10:00-1:00 PM). More info soon!
• December 20th: NTHS Discount night at the Cirque Climbing Gym (7:00 PM to 9:00 PM).
• January 3rd: Fundraising/Concessions - Girls Basketball v. Yelm (5:00 to 9:00 PM)
• January 17th: NTHS Discount night at the Cirque Climbing Gym (7:00 PM to 9:00 PM).
• January 20th: Snowshoe hike at Paradise - Mt. Rainier National Park (7:00 AM - 6:00 PM)
• February 1st: Fundraising/Concessions - Girls Basketball v. Peninsula (5:00 to 9:00 PM)
• February 10th: Lacey Parks Community trip to White Pass Ski Area! See details below and call (360) 491-0857 to register.

Check email, listen to announcements and/or attend our next meeting on 11/29 for more info. Or, stop by the NTHS Library and check in with Mr. Coker if you have questions.

10/21/2017: Staircase Hike @Olympic National Park

A great Fall hike with great company! Click here for more info on Staircase! Go Rams OAC!

New Officers for 2017-18!

2017-18 Outdoor Adventure Club Officers

Left to right: Noah Winder (Photography), Ivan Cherniske (President), Anya Akiyama (Treasurer), Cindy Pham (Secretary) and Millie Montano (Vice President)

Get outside this Summer, and see you in the Fall!

Lena Lake Hike

Any day is a good day for a hike, but it's even better on Earth Day! A lot of fun, and everyone got to a chance to better understand the difference between "waterproof" and "water resistant"!

April 22nd, 2017

Washington Trails Association Information

Jacob and Julianna in front of the crowd

Interested in more information about the Youth Volunteer Vacations we learned about today? Visit http://www.wta.org/volunteer/youth/youth-trail-work-parties/youth

Ready to apply? Visit http://www.wta.org/volunteer/youth/youth/how-to-apply-for-a-youth-volunteer-vacation-with-wta

If you have questions, please see Mr. Coker in the NTHS Library.

Paradise Trip 2017: The Video

White Pass Trip 2017

We're looking to add more photos--share them if you've got them!

Summer Opportunities with the Washington Trail Association!

The Washington Trails Association (WTA) offers some great opportunities for teens during the summer! If you're looking to get outside for some adventure and service, check out these great WTA Youth Volunteer Opportunities:

Youth Vacations

High school students ages 14-18 join WTA for a week on the trail during a Youth Vacation. Learn all about the world of building and maintaining hiking trails, experienced in a safe, teamwork-oriented environment.

Youth Ambassador Program

WTA's Youth Ambassador Program is designed to provide leadership opportunities for returning teen volunteers. Ambassadors learn important skills in communication, outreach and public speaking.

One Day Work Parties

WTA fields one-day work parties Tuesday through Sunday year-round in the Puget Sound area. We also have regularly scheduled work parties in Northwest Washington, Southwest Washington, the Olympics and Spokane. Kids 10 and up (and their parents) are encouraged to sign-up.

Group Opportunities

For groups larger than six people, we recommend that you call the WTA office to discuss dates and locations. We do our best to accommodate groups, but do need at least two months advanced notice.

Lacey Parks White Pass Ski/Snowboard Trip

Lacey Parks and Recreation has now opened up registration for the White Pass Ski/Snowboard trip coming up on Saturday, February 11th. Please see all the options below, and call 360-491-0857 to register (you cannot register for this online). Please note the following important considerations:

• There are only 20 spots available for vans/transportation, so get in early and fill the vans with NTHS OAC members and friends!
• Families/groups may transport themselves--anyone in the NTHS community is welcome, so spread the word!!
• No children under 10 may ride in the vans.
• If you or your parents have any questions, contact Kathy Owen at kowen@ci.lacey.wa.us

This is a great deal! Please remember: this is not a school-sponsored event, but a discount opportunity created for our families thanks to Lacey Parks and Recreation. If you have any questions, please call Kathy Owen at 360-491-0857. CLICK ON THE IMAGE BELOW FOR MORE INFORMATION!

Climbing at the NEW Gym!

The new Cirque Climbing Gym is now open, and will be hosting our next NTHS Night on January 25th from 6-9 PM. All the same prices ($10 + tax) and expectations apply, so make sure you have a signed waiver on file! 

Here's the important info:

• Here's the new website: http://www.cirqueclimbing.com/
• Here's a link to the new location (near Target warehouse)
• Here's the new waiver link - Remember, if you're under 18 you must have a parent sign the form

Tizoc (our Climbing Chair) will have more information for you and answer any questions you have at our meeting on the 25th. Please remember that this is not a school-sponsored event--just an opportunity for a student discount.

Mount Rainier Forecast

Mount Rainier Recreational Forecast -- looking better for Saturday!

Check out the details here: Mount Rainier Recreational Forecast updates