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Curriculum Matrix for
Outdoor Education


  • Invertebrate Dissection – Get fingertip-deep in the incredible workings of an earthworm and grasshopper.

  • Archery – This class is an integration of Biblical truth, safety, science, and coordination. Plus, it’s a lot of fun!

  • James River Studies – Immerse your students in the fun of real life exploring. In this class, your students will actually get wet learning about water habitats and the living things that call it home.

  • Wilderness Survival – In this sampler course of outdoor survival skills, students will learn the basics of wilderness survival, including shelter building, fire building, and outdoor cooking.

  • Consumers – Everyone eats! Discover how energy flows from the sun to the grilled burger you eat. This hands-on class will have your students dissecting an owl pellet and discovering what is part of the everyday diet of a night hunter.

  • Ecology – Students will recognize the delicate balance in Creation by learning about ecosystems, the symbiosis between organisms, and the different roles organisms play. This class is full of fun things to do and is truly a hands-on adventure!

  • Team Building (Group Initiatives) – Does your class work as a team? Do you see leadership potential in some of your students, but lack the setting to really bring it out? This course will help your students realize just what they can accomplish when they truly function as a team. 

  • Animals and their Habitats- study animal habitats and learn how to find signs of animal habitat and activity. Activities include an observation hike and a hands-on study of some of the animals here at Westview. 
  • See more classes and detailed the description click here.

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