Elementary school programs 

Registration for the 2023 to 2024 school year is now full. 

Please check back in May 2024 for more information about registration for the 2024- 2025 school year.

Our programs bring classroom learning to life. We engage students in hands, project-based fieldwork that appeals to a variety of learning styles. We are offering 4-hour programs at the Brightwater Center in Woodinville and South Plant in Renton. Please register for a program at the facility that is located closest to your school so we can support more classes for students.

Stormwater Engineers Field Study for 4th and 5th graders

In this field program, students actively engage in the engineering design process to tackle stormwater problems. Students will identify stormwater problems in the landscape, research innovative engineered solutions, and test possible solutions using models. This program is designed for classes that are studying erosion, deposition, stormwater, and environmental engineering.

Humans and the Water Cycle Program for 3rd through 5th graders

In this program, students will learn how their daily choices affect the water cycle. Students will experience the wastewater treatment plant firsthand and see how engineers have designed a system to clean our water and protect human and environmental health. This program is designed for classes that are studying how humans affect the water cycle, water systems, water use, and urban infrastructure. This program involves a tour of the treatment plant and is only for students ages 9 and up.

Freshwater Ecosystems Field Study for 3rd through 5th graders (only at Brightwater)

In this field program, students investigate the role of freshwater ecosystems in their communities. They develop an understanding of who and what lives in and around our ponds; how the ponds help us manage stormwater; and how people use, affect, and change these habitats. This program is designed for classes that are studying water systems, habitats, ecosystems, pollution, and water quality.

Transportation. We have limited funding to provide free transportation through our Wheels to Water Program. Wheels to Water can provide buses or reimburse your school for costs to provide your own bus. To qualify, your school must be a minimum 35% free and reduced lunch rate as per the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction.

For questions, contact Katelyn.Leeuw@kingcounty.gov.