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Forest School:
Experiential outdoor learning program for early childhood
Hikes, guided nature observations and play-based learning in nature help your child build friendships, self-regulation, confidence and character.
Calendar
- Fall Term
- September – December
- ages 3 1/2 – 7
- 9 AM–noon
- Winter Term
- February
- ages 5 – 7
- 10 AM–1 PM
- Spring Term
- March – May
- ages 3 1/2 – 7
- 9 AM–noon
- Summer Term
- June – August
- ages 3 – 7
- 8–11 AM
Weekly Schedule
- 2 sessions per week
- Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday
- ages 3 – 7
- 1 session per week
- Friday (Wednesday may be possible for children attending public school virtually)
- ages 5+
Investment
- $129 per session
- need-based sliding scale available upon request
Registration Process
- parent observation
- child biography parent-teacher conference
- home visit
- tour of Miller Nature Area
- school visit with parent and child
- one-time cost of registration process, $350
Forest Friends:
Experiencial outdoor leadership program for youth
Youth mentors shape leadership skills at the Forest School.
- Ages 8–10 | $65/day
- Ages 11–13 | $50/day
- Ages 14–17 | volunteer Junior Counselor
An Extraordinary Outdoor Experience.
Your tuition includes:
- A Small Class Size. We have twelve students and two teachers, allowing for children to form close bonds and to receive the individual attention they need.
- High-Quality Gear Recommendations for Outdoor Play. We advise parents on specialized seasonal clothing designed to keep kids safe—from rain gloves and balaclavas to Canadian boots and Norwegian thermal underwear.
- Travel / Outings. We spend each day in the wooded Miller Nature Area.