Nature School, Full Day (Monday-Thursday, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.)
| Weekly Themes |
| 8/31 - 9/4 |
Incredible Insects |
| 9/8 - 9/11 |
The Colorful World of Plants |
| 9/14 - 9/18 |
Wilderness Survival |
| 9/21 - 9/25 |
Animal Adaptations |
| 9/28 - 10/2 |
Scat, Tracks, and Bones |
| 10/5 - 10/9 |
Geology Rocks |
| 10/19 - 10/23 |
Fort Village Marketplace |
| 10/26 - 10/30 |
Creepy Critters |
Nature is one of the world's greatest teachers! On your child's days outside the "in-school" classroom, let them learn through exploration in our 8,200-acre outdoor classroom. ​Outdoor science and nature-based projects that incorporate reading, writing, and math will be taught outdoors through hands-on activities like nature mapping, insect/plant study, engineering/building, wildlife habitats, environmental impacts, and more. Each week will be themed and programs will duplicate for the Monday/Tuesday groups and Wednesday/Thursday groups. All Backcountry Wilderness Area programs are open to the public regardless of school district or location.
Afternoon Nature Elective (Fridays, 12:30-3:30 p.m.)
Just because “in-school” time is limited, doesn’t mean that your child should limit their access to learning new skills and exploring different electives! Let your child end their school week with a Backcountry Elective and time to explore, play, and interact with others without a computer screen! Nature Electives will rotate between Survival Skills, Nature Art, Nature Engineering, and Outdoor Science. No two weeks will be the same!
Morning Horse Elective (Mondays & Tuesdays 8:30 am-11:30 am)
Add a healthy dose of science, emotional intelligence, exercise, health care, and fresh air to your student's curriculum with our Morning Horse Elective. Horse care, safety, grooming, herd-dynamics, anatomy, riding, health care, and more will be taught in an outdoor setting through hands-on activities. Each week will have a different focus and programs will duplicate for the Monday/Tuesday groups.