Great Basin Outdoor School is a local 501 (c)(3) nonprofit whose mission is to ignite children’s passion for learning and foster cooperation, respect and responsibility through hands-on discovery in the outdoor classroom. Fifth and sixth grade classes learn Sierra and Great Basin ecology during four-day programs at Lake Tahoe. Fun hands-on activities and standards-based lessons help develop a commitment to sustainability and a connection to the natural world. GBOS relies upon assistance from businesses and other organizations to maintain the ability to offer its programs to children of families from all income levels.