The Project LIFE curriculum addresses many of the Arizona Academic Standards for K-12 education. Classes focus primarily on science objectives, but also meet academic goals in social studies, the arts, health, the workplace, and physical education.

Over one thousand sixth graders from varying ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds participate in the program each year from Flagstaff Unified School District and local charter schools. About 50% of those students qualify for federally subsidized food programs. Ethnicity of the elementary student population is approximately 55% Caucasian, 24% Native American, 18% Hispanic, 2% African American, 1% Asian and other.

In addition to environmental classes, students participate in story telling, songs, games, art projects, and square dancing. During their week at camp students make new friends, do camp chores, and learn to take personal responsibility for health and safety. It is this total experience that truly becomes more than the sum of each part, creating new interests and personal lifelong memories.