Rooted in Strength, Nurtured by Nature, Leading with Heart.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHAT DOES MY CHILD NEED TO BRING TO NATURE SCHOOL EACH DAY?
Each day, your child will need to bring a preschool sized backpack, insulated water bottle, and their meals for the day. We spend the majority of our day outdoors, so please check the forecast daily to be sure your child has the proper gear with them. Upon enrollment, you will receive seasonal updates on what needs to come to school with your child. Oak Ridge Nature School has backup winter and rain gear for each child.
WHAT ARE YOUR HOURS OF OPERATION?
Oak Ridge Nature School is open Monday through Thursday 7:30am to 4:30pm. We are open year round with optional seasonal camps throughout the year.
WHAT CAN I EXPECT MY CHILD TO EXPERIENCE AT OAK RIDGE NATURE SCHOOL?
At Oak Ridge Nature School, your child will embark on an immersive and enriching educational journey in a natural setting. Our curriculum is designed to foster a deep connection with the environment and promote holistic growth. Your child will engage in hands-on outdoor activities, nature exploration, and experiential learning. Through guided experiences, they will develop a strong sense of environmental stewardship, critical thinking skills, and a love for learning that goes beyond the classroom.
HOW DOES OAK RIDGE NATURE SCHOOL SUPPORT MY CHILD'S SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT?
At Oak Ridge Nature School, we believe in fostering strong social connections. Through collaborative outdoor experiences, group projects, and team-building activities, your child will develop essential social skills such as communication, empathy, cooperation, and conflict resolution. Our inclusive environment encourages friendships to flourish and helps children build a sense of community.
WHY DOES OAK RIDGE NATURE SCHOOL OPERATE ON A 4-DAY PER WEEK SCHEDULE?
We believe that the quality of your child's education and their experience at Oak Ridge Nature School is of the utmost importance. By operating four days a week, we're able to dedicate the fifth day to meticulous preparation, thoughtful curriculum planning, and ensuring that every activity and lesson is tailored to provide the most enriching and engaging experience possible. This extra time allows us to carefully curate nature-based activities, develop hands-on learning experiences, and create an environment that truly fosters a love for the outdoors.
WHAT TYPE OF CURRICULUM DOES OAK RIDGE NATURE SCHOOL FOLLOW?
At Oak Ridge Nature School, we offer a unique blend of year-round forest schooling and the renowned Oak Meadow Curriculum during the school year. This innovative approach combines the best of nature-based education with a comprehensive, nature-inspired curriculum.
WHAT IS YEAR-ROUND FOREST SCHOOLING?
Year-round forest schooling involves immersing children in the natural environment throughout the seasons. Our students explore and learn outdoors, rain or shine, fostering a deep connection with nature and an understanding of the changing world around them.
WHAT IS THE OAK MEADOW CURRICULUM?
The Oak Meadow Curriculum is a holistic, nature-based approach to education that aligns seamlessly with our philosophy. It encourages children to explore, create, and discover through hands-on experiences, artistic expression, and engagement with the natural world.
HOW CAN I LEARN MORE ABOUT ENROLLING MY CHILD AT OAK RIDGE NATURE SCHOOL?
To learn more about our enrollment process, tuition, and to schedule a tour of our campus, please contact us at Oakridgenatureschool@gmail.com or send us a message through our Contact Us form. We'd be happy to provide you with all the information you need!