La Plata Field School 
Welcome! 
We are an outdoor education and service learning organization based in Colorado. It is the mission of La Plata Field School to  increase understanding and solidarity between different cultures. We achieve our mission through guiding our next generation in building cross-cultural relationships, knowledge, self esteem, courage, and leadership to impact the world for the benefit of all. 
 Inspired by the best educational practices including experiential, social justice and Waldorf philosophies, we provide  high school youth opportunities to be challenged and thrive in the outdoor environment, give back to others through service work and to engage in creative self expression through the arts. 
La Plata Field aligns with ideals expressed by Rudolf Steiner in his work in Waldorf Education: "Our highest endeavor is to develop free-thinking human beings who are able,  out of themselves, to impart purpose and direction to their lives."

Our primary program is a High School Semester for students in 9th-12th grades. We also offer weeklong community service programs and outdoor expeditions designed to your school's goals as well as 3-4 week block programs customized for Waldorf Schools.


 In addition, it is the aim of La Plata Field School to provide to students from Montezuma County, Colorado, increased access to outdoor educational adventures including a river program, backcountry skiing and snowboarding,  service projects and creative arts courses such as drama, dance and film making. 
While our programs are physically demanding, including physical work,  hiking, boating, and extreme weather conditions, we do our best to accommodate students with some levels of physical disabilities. Please inquire further. 

For more information please contact:  
 info@lpfs.org or 970-903-1203
La Plata Field School is a dba of  the Waldorf Education Association of Southwest Colorado (WEASC) a non-profit 501(c)(3). La Plata Field School and WEASC do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, national origin, religion, or sexual preference.