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Homeschool program

Missoula Valley Forest School

Listed under Homeschool programs

A child plays outdoors with dirt and pinecones in a mixing bowl.
Photo from missoulavalleyforestschool.com
  • A person holds a handmade mason jar lantern containing a light and moss.
  • A child uses a manual hand drill on a piece of wood outdoors.
  • Children gather around a structure built of sticks in a forested area.
  • A child viewed from behind observes a small stream in a wooded area.
  • A person in a green hoodie sits on a tree stump outdoors while whittling wood.
  • A person kneels in the woods while holding a small animal specimen.

About this provider

Outdoor nature-based classes for children from ages 5-14, running fall to spring, designed to support homeschooling families or other nontraditionally educating families.

How to join

Enroll: Missoula Valley Forest School

Program type
Homeschool program
Approach
Outdoor nature-based classes in 8 week sessions every fall, winter, and spring

Philosophy

We believe in the necessity of getting kids outdoors connecting with nature. We see during every class that curiosity is sparked, bodies settle, and connections with each other and the environment are forged. We see teamwork emerge as they problem-solve in nature. We see confidence soar as they overcome difficulties.

Classrooms and ratios

Classrooms
Fall Forest School Session, Fall Stone Age Survival Session

Cost and payment

Published cost
$285
How families pay
Fee