About

Outdoor Education Center at Camp Olympia

Camp Olympia is situated on 101 acres in the piney woods of East Texas on Lake Livingston. This picturesque location is an ideal environment for experiencing nature first-hand for its Outdoor Education Center at Camp Olympia. For over 50 years, Camp Olympia was the facility for the Houston Independent School District Outdoor Education Center (HISD OEC). Although Olympia’s exclusive partnership with HISD has ended, Olympia is continuing to provide first-rate outdoor education. The Outdoor Education Center works to ensure that the exceptional quality of hands-on, educational programming will continue for schools and districts throughout the state.

Our Purpose
The Outdoor Education Center at Camp Olympia provides an opportunity for students to explore and learn while being immersed in the natural world. We strive to give students experiential opportunities that stimulate intellectual, social, and emotional growth.

Our Values
Safety Above All Else
Facilitate Self-Inquiry and Inquiry of the Natural World
Focus on Quality
Build Relationships
Independence and Interdependence