Mountain School is a nationally recognized environmental education program offered by North Cascades Institute in cooperation with North Cascades National Park. Local 5th grade students come to the North Cascades with their school class, teacher and chaperones to learn about the ecosystems and natural and cultural history of the mountains. Mountain School gives young people an experience they will remember forever. The 3-day 2-night program serves local 5th grade students and is based at the North Cascades Environmental Learning Center.