Welcome to

RIVER GORGE

FOREST SCHOOL

A passion for nurturing and supporting children through outdoor education

 

River Gorge Forest School was born out of a passion to provide fully immersive outdoor education to children in Chattanooga. We focus on play-based and experiential learning to nurture the whole child.

Our programs include half-day preK (morning & afternoon sessions) and full-day elementary

 
 

Programs

Outdoor Elementary

  • Full-day forest-based K-3 for children 5-9 years old

    • Monday - Friday

    • Monday, Wednesday, Friday

    • Tuesday & Thursday

Outdoor Pre-K  & Jr. K

  • Half-day forest-based preK for children 3-5 years old

  • Morning & afternoon sessions available

    • Monday - Friday

    • Monday/Wednesday/Friday

    • Tuesday/Thursday

River Gorge Forest School pulls educational philosophy from Reggio Emilia + Waldorf + Montessori to nurture and support the whole child while ensuring academic success

Learning to use field guides

Learning to use field guides


Ready to join us in the forest?