Support Our Mission

Red Oak Outdoor School is committed to making our programs accessible to all children. We believe that every child should have access to the outdoors, and we welcome community support to make that possible!

If you’d like to support our mission, please consider donating following the instructions below. We greatly appreciate every donation!

All funds will go directly to our General Operating Fund. This will support us to keep programs running, keep staff compensated, and keep our program costs low and accessible to all. If you would like to make a donation specifically to support youth to come to programs and camps through our Community Fund, please specify in the check memo or PayPal note. Community Fund donations will go straight to a pool of funds that supplements tuition for families who need support.

Thank you!

To donate by check:

Please make checks payable to “Red Oak Outdoor School” and mail to: 

Red Oak Outdoor School

2682 Lannon Hill Rd.

Decorah, IA, 52101

To donate via PayPal:

Click the PayPal button below, and please select the “Friends and Family” option.

(If you are sending a donation larger than $200 it is better to send a check in order to avoid the 2.9% PayPal fee.)

Donating Supplies:

Donating supplies is a great way to support our programs! If you would like to donate any supplies from the list below, please contact us to arrange a pick-up or drop-off. A couple things we’re always looking for are:

  • Field Guides

  • Journaling supplies (colored pencils, markers, crayons, cardstock)

  • Quality children’s winter gear (hats, gloves, scarves, coats, snow gear)

  • Children’s carving knives 

  • Magnifying glasses or hand lenses

  • Youth binoculars

  • Firewood