HERMISTON – The Hermiston School District announced last week it will go forward with Outdoor?School after almost a year’s worth of discussion about ending the camp.

Outdoor School, an overnight trip for fifth-grade classes in the district’s elementary schools, presents field studies with the National Weather Service, U.S. Forest Service and Bonneville Power Administration.

The $25,000 program was in danger of discontinuation due to lack of funding before the?Walmart Distribution?Center and?Wildhorse Foundation came forward with money to keep the camp alive.

Outdoor School will begin April 19. For more information, call the district office at 541-667-6000.