Enroll in 2024 Summer Camp

WE ARE DEDICATED TO ENCOURAGE, TEACH AND INSPIRE CHILDREN THROUGH POSITIVE OUTDOOR EXPERIENCES.

SUPPORT OUR MISSION TO HELP TEACH THE NEXT GENERATION BY MAKING A DONATION TODAY

What is a Forest School?


Many people continue to ask us "What in the world is a Forest school?" We can answer that question!.

Sponsorships


Your donation helps ONE Forest School provide a natural learning enviroment to area children.

ONE Forest School

CONNECTING CHILDREN TO NATURE BY BRINGING THE CLASSROOM INTO THE FOREST

Enrollment Information


Learn more about ONE Forest School and how to enroll your child in our outdoor classroom

Located in Deerhead Nature Preserve

We foster curiosity, community, and imagination to inspire stewardship and empower life-long learners.

Located in Deerhead Nature Preserve near Smith Mountain Lake and the rolling foothills of the Blue Ridge mountains of Virginia, ONE Forest School is ready to immerse learners in the forest and the natural world, creating a sensory rich and developmentally appropriate learning environment for all ages.

ONE Forest School staff members are passionate about their work and about educating the broader community about our school’s philosophy and goals.

Welcome!

My boys have a blast every time they spend the day here! It is a unique and memorable experience. They usually come home with a craft that originated from something they found in the woods that day. Catherine is very caring, and knowledgeable about the forest. Highly recommend!

Julie W., happy parent