Forest Schools (sometimes referred to as outdoor or nature schools) are all-weather outdoor education programs that are alternatives to the traditional school system. This method of education focuses on encouraging children to develop their skills, interests, and understanding of the world around them through practical, hands-on experiences. Children have the freedom to explore their environment and learn at their own pace, guided by qualified teachers trained in this method of early childhood education.

Tots & Trees: walking toddlers + caregiver (seasonal program)

Early Learning: ages 4-6 (3 hour classes, 1-4 days per week)

Homeschool Enrichment: ages 7 - 12 (3 hour classes, 1-2 days per week)

Afterschool: Kindergarten - 6th grade

Forest Fridays: Ages 5 - 8

No School Nature Days: Ages 5 - 9

Field Trips: Kindergarten - 6th grade

Our programs are balanced with child-led learning and EverWild’s own place-based curriculum. We believe experiential education through the lens of nature is the ultimate mechanism for learning. Half of each class is dedicated to play and exploration, while the latter half utilizes our own curriculum that focuses on science, math, local history, literacy, and the arts. The academic rigor of our programs are structured to be developmentally appropriate for each age group. Our teaching philosophy blends those of Reggio-Emilia, Montessori, Janet Lansbury, and traditional environmental education.

We have programs at the following locations:

Veterans Memorial State Park in Boise

Eagle Greenbelt in Eagle

Kristin Armstrong Municipal Park in Boise

Property of Unitarian Universalist Fellowship in Garden City

Garden City Greenbelt off Glenwood St

Early Learning and Homeschool Enrichment programs: As part of our enrollment process, we require pre-payment for your child’s last month of classes. To withdraw your child, please provide written notice by the 15th of the month prior to their last month to ensure this payment is applied appropriately. Submit written notice to ilyse@everwildforestschool.org.

Please note: Materials Fees and Pre-Paid Tuition are nonrefundable and nontransferable.

Tots & Trees: Refunds for cancellations made three weeks or more before the program's first day will be granted, minus a $25 administration fee. All refund requests must be submitted in writing to ilyse@everwildforestschool.org at least three weeks before the Session starts.

Seasonal Camps: Refunds for cancellations made three weeks or more before the Session’s first day will be granted, minus a $25 administration fee. All refund requests must be submitted in writing to taylor@everwildforestschool.org at least three weeks before the camp starts.

If the class you want to attend is already full, or if you wish to be placed on a waitlist, please send an email to ilyse@everwildforestschool.org. A waitlist fee of $50 is required at the time of signing up, and it will be credited toward your first month's tuition.

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