Nature School Cooperative

We have had a great experience sending our daughter to Nature School Cooperative! Her math, social, and problem solving skills have exploded in the 3 months she's been attending and she can't stop talking about her friends and teachers. The community is exactly that, a community, and the teachers are incredibly responsive and communicative with us as parents, and so engaged, collaborative, and respectful with the students. I'm amazed every week by what my kid is learning and how she's developing. And having her in this school has helped our whole family find a better balance and dynamic at home.
Feb 2nd, 2024

Ryan and Kat are truly amazing educators who have built an incredible team. Their approach is well rounded and tailored to meet each child where they are. I've seen so much growth in my child since enrolling her at NSC and she is always excited to go to school. I also love that she is learning in an environment and with people who foster such a deep connection with nature. It's been such a pleasure being a part of the community they are building with the other families, too. They genuinely care for my child and my family and that has made such a difference for us. I would absolutely recommend NSC to other families who are trying to find (or expand) their village.
Jan 25th, 2024

Ryan, Kat, and Byrd are phenomenal educators, mentors, and caregivers. Our kids love them as their own family and gained so much from their experiences in both Forest School Fridays and summer sessions. We enrolled in the Fridays program to dip our toes into the world of outdoor education and were absolutely blown away. The inclusion and learning our kiddos gained here are experiences that will last a lifetime and we will certainly be back for more outdoor adventures. I cannot recommend this program enough!
Sep 6th, 2023

My kids have such a great time at Nature School Cooperative, and we are looking forward to the fall session! Outside, play-based learning is where it's at. Kat and Ryan do a fantastic job guiding the group, helping the kids understand safety and how to be considerate of one another, among other things. Lots of fun, highly recommended.
Aug 20th, 2023

My daughter spent a week at nature camp this summer. We will definitely be sending her back next summer and hopefully for some drop-in days during the year because this program is incredible. We hiked as a family the following weekend and she told us all about evaporation, respecting the Earth, the sun, coyotes, and all sorts of things she learned at camp. Thank you Kat, Byrd, and Ryan for nurturing her growth in ways that only your program can do.
Aug 16th, 2023