Air Quality Guideline for Outdoor Activities
Your safety is our first priority!
At Columbia Springs, your safety (and the safety of our students, campers, and visitors) is our priority. During wildfire smoke events or other air quality concerns, we monitor the Air Quality Index (AQI) in real time and adjust programs to keep everyone safe.
We follow Washington State recommendations and modify or cancel outdoor activities when AQI exceeds 100.
Outdoor Activity Guideline
|
AQI Level |
Air Quality Rating |
Outdoor Activities |
|
0–50 |
Good |
✅ Proceed as scheduled |
|
51–100 |
Moderate |
✅ Proceed, with extra care for sensitive individuals |
|
101–150 |
Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups |
⚠️ Cancel or move indoors |
|
151+ |
Unhealthy to Very Unhealthy |
❌ Cancel |
What This Means for You
- 0–50 (Good): It’s a great day to be outdoors! All programs and activities proceed as normal.
- 51–100 (Moderate):Outdoor activities continue. Individuals with asthma or other health conditions are encouraged to take precautions or opt for indoor alternatives. We monitor all participants for symptoms.
- 101–150 (Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups): Outdoor programs will either be canceled or moved indoors, depending on available space and activity type. Participants will be notified of any changes as early as possible.
- 151+ (Unhealthy to Very Unhealthy): All programs are canceled to protect the health and safety of everyone involved.
How We Communicate
We monitor AQI using AirNow.gov and the Washington Smoke Blog. If conditions change, we’ll contact program participants via email and post updates on social media.
Thank you for your flexibility and understanding as we work to provide safe, meaningful outdoor experiences—no matter the air quality. Please reach out with any questions about specific programs or policies.
Questions? Contact us.