Programs
Education
Volcano After Dark
What is “Volcano After Dark”?
Come join the Mount St. Helens Institute for Volcano After Dark and experience the volcano at night! “Volcano After Dark” immerses groups of 15-30 in the ever-changing landscape of Mount St. Helens. Youth, ages 8-16, are introduced to the fascinating scientific discoveries being made at the mountain. The over-night program includes hands-on science as well as a night hike, astronomy and other fun activities! After a full afternoon of activities, you will campout at the Mount St. Helens Institute field camp or Coldwater Visitor Center in the shadows of Mount St. Helens.
When Does the Adventure Begin?
Groups arrive at either Cascade Peaks (on the east side of Mount St. Helens) or Coldwater Visitor Center (on the north side of Mount St. Helens) at 4:00pm and set up camp and formally ends at 11:00am the next morning. In between, you get to …
Eat a healthy dinner
Experience the Ring of Fire
Build your own volcano
Hike through a volcanic landscape
Explore history on the Harmony Trail
Eat snacks
Play volcano games
Sleep under a volcano
Eat a yummy breakfast
Solve the mysteries of Meta Lake
Cost
$60 per youth, which includes:
dinner, evening snack, breakfast
Volcano After Dark educational program
Admission to the Johnston Ridge Observatory and Mount St. Helens movie
Volcano After Dark souvenir prizes
What is the Field Camp?
Our field camp is on the eastside of Mount St. Helens (approximately 3 hours from Portland and Seattle). At the field camp, groups will camp in comfort! The camp includes two large sleeping tents with cots for 20, a covered kitchen facility and eating area, a bathroom and campfire area.
Volcano After Dark is available from May-October upon request. A minimum of 1 adult chaperone for every 5 youth is required. The chaperones are responsible for the supervision of the group. Volcano After Dark is not appropriate for youth under eight years of age.
How To Register for Volcano After Dark
Registration for 2011 Volcano After Dark is open!
Call Ray Yurkewycz at 360-891-5069 or e-mail .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) to check for available dates, make a reservation or receive a registration form in the mail. A non-refundable $200 deposit is required to reserve a date for your group.
