The general aim of this guide is to aid the teachers of the fifth and sixth grade boys and girls who participate in the Outdoor School program at the Battle Creek Outdoor Center. Another major aim of this guide is to aid the outdoor school teachers who bear the major responsibility in implementing the outdoor school program. An historical overview of the Clear Lake Camp in Michigan, a description of the outdoor center facility, an overview of the Outdoor School program, staff responsibilities at the Outdoor School, planning information for teachers, instructions on how to use the guide, and a sample weekly schedule are given. Activities for education for the out-of-doors and activities for education in the out-of-doors are described in separate sections for fall, winter, and spring. A rationale, the recommended grade level, background information for teachers, the seasonal implication, and a descriptive outline are given for each activity. Specific activities include archery; gun safety; fishing; boating; arts and crafts using native materials; cooking out; orienteering on a compass course; visits to a dairy farm, a beef farm, and a sphagnum bog; a fossil dig; a rock hunt; a drop-off hike; an exploration of the Cedar Creek Watershed, and an observation of pond life. (HBC)