Riding Ferries, Scouting for Crabs, and Flying Kites
May 1, 2020
Team Madrona Takes a Trip to Fort Warden. Madrona Elementary students were full of excitement as they arrived at the school, eagerly awaiting their day trip to Bainbridge Island where a ferry ride, low-tide beachcombing, and kite making awaited them.
Hanging Out in Helicopters and Climbing Up Lookout Towers
December 3, 2019
Madrona Elementary students and ICO leaders kicked-off the start of the 2019-2020 school year with a tour of the Snohomish County Search and Rescue hanger and a hike up to the Heybrook Lookout Tower.
Eventually, the Student Becomes the Teacher
September 17, 2019
Before my first trip, I never went out hiking or did any outdoor activities. I’m an immigrant from the Philippines, and hiking just wasn’t an activity my family was into. When I think about the trips I did with ICO and my classmates/friends - river...
Why I Volunteer With Seattle ICO
August 17, 2019
Longtime Seattle ICO volunteer, Jonathan Burnham, shares his 5 favorite things about volunteering with this organization.
Snowshoeing & Sledding With WMS at Snoqualmie Pass
April 23, 2018
What a perfect day! Those smiles and excitement in the photo above were almost a constant during this Seattle ICO outing up to Snoqualmie Pass with a group of students from Washington Middle School (WMS).
Camping With EYES
February 15, 2018
Our whitewater rafting camping trip in Leavenworth was amazing! I believed that our trip was really well planned out and was highly successful! Some of the things that I especially enjoyed about our trip was the relaxed, safe, and fun atmosphere...
Clamming Around
March 27, 2017
It started out a cold and rainy morning but that didn’t deter the excitement of 21 students and 7 adults. After gathering everyone together and sorting through gear at we took an energized group on a ferry ride to Southworth. The chilly...
The Light at the End of the Tunnel
March 17, 2017
Just a mere 9 days until Halloween and the morning is crisp—a startlingly sunny day amidst a period of perpetual rain. Today is a day of courage, adventure, and trust. I, along with 2 bold ICO leaders, a...
ICO Night is Going to be Awesome!
February 8, 2017
First off, you are all welcome to join us at The Noble Fir in Ballard on Wednesday, March 1st @ 6:30 - 9:00 pm for our annual ICO Night. These ICO Night's are a great way for us to say thanks for all of your support over the years, regardless...
New Leader Training
August 24, 2016
With the last stretch of summer days on the horizon, we’re looking forward to another great year of getting kids outside with Seattle ICO. Right now, We're actively recruiting new leaders for our 2016-17 school year! Read more to learn...