About Pali Institute
Our mission is to introduce experiential education to young people by providing progressive learning experiences that extend far beyond classroom walls. Through our innovative curriculum and professional staff, students will experience the thrill of touching, seeing and learning about the world around them. At Pali Institute, we bring textbooks to life.
Location
Pali Institute is located in the San Bernardino Mountains, near Lake Arrowhead, and is within 90 minutes of Los Angeles, Orange, and San Diego Counties. Click here for map and directions.
Accreditation
Pali Institute has been accredited by the Western Association of Schools & Colleges (WASC) and the Association for Experiential Education (AEE). Pali Institute is the only outdoor education program approved by the WASC. A leader in the outdoor field, Pali adheres to over one hundred professional standards and guidelines.
Staff
24-hour supervision at Pali is provided by a diverse and qualified staff from around the United States and abroad. Our instructors are proficient and passionate in all areas of Outdoor Education, Explorations in Science, and Leadership, and possess a variety of science degrees and teaching credentials. In addition, we also have a full-time nurse (R.N./L.V.N.) living on-site, 24/7. With the Pali Institute team in place, your students are guaranteed to have a blast discovering the wonders of experiential education. Click here to meet our staff.
Curriculum
At Pali Institute, we offer a customized program to suit your school’s requirements. Educators can choose a three or five-day program and then select from our forty class modules, which are divided into three categories: Outdoor Education, Explorations in Science, and Leadership. We’re confident that our “Wow” curriculum will captivate your students; they won’t even realize how much they’re learning! A full-day schedule at Pali Institute consists of four modules, each 90 minutes in length. Some modules can be selected as a double session (180 minutes) for a more in-depth learning experience.
Evening Activites
In the evenings, students can enjoy various activities including a night exploration, karaoke, dance, jeopardy, astronomy, sports night, or the classic traditional campfire, and many more.
Accommodations
Our authentic cabin environment accommodates up to 400 guests, with each cabin housing up to fifteen students and one Pali Institute instructor. Students sleep in cabins featuring solid wood built-in bunks, radiant floor heating, full bathroom and shower facilities, and last, but not least, an unlimited supply of pure Pali Mountain spring water. Visiting teachers stay in our main lodge’s semi-private accommodations.
Weather
We are prepared for all types of weather at Pali Institute. As an outdoor education program, the majority of our programming will be outdoors. Throughout the season the temperatures drop at night, so whenever your group is coming, be prepared for chilly temperatures with long pants and a sweatshirt or jacket. The snowy season can begin as early as November, so boots, beanies, jackets, and lots of socks are a must. The ground is snowy January through March, with the potential for fresh snowfall. We keep on top of the weather forecasts and road conditions, so if we encounter snow on a travel day we will work with your school administration to keep them updated of all conditions. We are located off the largest roads in the mountains and snow control is excellent along those highways. Any time that weather is a factor, we work with schools to change programming activities and schedules for the best and safest trip we can provide for your children.