info@cate.org www.cate.org/ For over 100 years, Cate has been combining the best of East Coast tradition and West Coast energy and innovation in the service of highly motivated, independent-minded kids. They come to this place of eucalyptus trees and Newtonian mechanics, this place of sunsets, ceramics, and Salinger, this Mesa between the mountains and the sea, and find it is the place for them. Maybe it is the place for you.
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Program Highlights
Diverse Outdoor Activities: Options include mountain biking, whitewater kayaking, surfing, and more tailored to each season, ensuring year-round engagement and adventure.
Outings Week: An immersive wilderness experiences, including backpacking trips in Yosemite National Park and camping along the Kern River, fostering camaraderie and connection with classmates.
Stunning Coastal Setting: Coastal California location, with breathtaking beaches and majestic mountains, offering an ideal backdrop for outdoor exploration and adventure.
State-of-the-Art Facilities: Top-notch outdoor facilities including a ropes course, climbing tower, and bouldering house, as well as a wide array of gear for backpacking, camping, surfing, and more.
Weekend Escapes: Regular weekend excursions, from day trips to overnight adventures, exploring scenic locations like Los Padres National Forest and Santa Cruz Island, creating lasting memories in nature with friends.
The Outdoor Program is intrinsic to your Cate experience.
Everyone participates in outdoor activities, taking full advantage of the breathtaking surroundings. Whether you’re scaling a mountain or surfing in the ocean, you’ll find your favorite way to stay active on the Mesa.
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We go to Yosemite to be together in wild and beautiful places. Together, we support each other, build resilience against adversity, and experience awe.
- Tim Smith, Math Instructor
For the athletic option, you can choose your adventure by season:
In the fall, you’ll spend your afternoon hiking, surf-kayaking, mountain biking, rock climbing, stand-up paddle boarding. In the winter, you’ll focus on specific activities, either surfing or rock climbing. In the spring, you’ll dive into the water for surfing and stand-up paddle-boarding, plus experience rock climbing and hiking at the level that’s right for you.
In addition to athletic options, you’ll get to experience weekend adventures throughout the year, both day trips and overnights.
You can backpack in the Los Padres National Forest, go hiking and kayaking on Santa Cruz Island, surf in Big Sur, or ski in Sierra Nevada. Groups head out almost every weekend to California’s stunning locales, giving you plenty of options to spend time in nature with friends.
