Home > Every Student Full program inclusion All Socioeconomic Groups Sutter and Yuba Counties are home to one of the most diverse populations in California. Home to over 25 distinct languages and ethnic groups, this region is a model of how diversity of people can make for a rich community. At Shady Creek Outdoor School we celebrate the diversity of the students we serve. Our doors are open to all and where possible, we encourage students to add to the learning process with their own cultural information. Special Needs Shady Creek Outdoor School is completely accessible to all students regardless of need. For those with physical disabilities, the facilities are completely handicapped accessible. Students with other special medical needs are assisted by a Registered Nurse (on campus 24 hours a day), and students with behavioral needs are accommodated with a rich hands-on learning environment.   How to apply for assistance Sometimes students are limited in their ability to attend due to financial constraints. For this reason, the Shady Creek Outdoor Education Foundation exists. Those needing assistance should contact their home school directly as the Shady Creek Outdoor Education Foundation provides limited funding directly to schools for this purpose. The Foundation is also a resource for fundraising ideas for schools.   For those who wish to give Interested donors are encouraged to contact George Stratman at the Shady Creek Outdoor School Office, Sutter County Superintendent of Schools Office, 970 Klamath Lane, Yuba City, CA 95993, georges@sutter.k12.ca.us, (530) 822-2948.   Efforts being made to assist needy students In addition to the Shady Creek Outdoor Education Foundation (link), Shady Creek Outdoor School has been involved in efforts to gain funding for such programs on a statewide basis. In 1999 Shady Creek Outdoor School staff assisted in a successful effort to provide some funding for needy students to attend outdoor school programs. The State set aside a one time fund of $1.5 million for this purpose (AB 1498). Subsequent efforts have involved work with the Sierra Club Foundation-in 2000 a grant was secured to fund 4th grade programs at Shady Creek; and, most recently, the Sierra Club has introduced "Inside the Outdoors" which is a partnership with Orange County Sheriff Corona and other groups designed to help bring funding to programs like Shady Creek Outdoor School.