Where nature is the teacher

 
 

Wauhatchie Forest School offers families a holistic, nature-based approach to education through programs that foster collaboration, curiosity, creativity, connection, and a profound sense of belonging – empowering learners to become compassionate leaders and active contributors to a vibrant community and a sustainable world.

 

our forest school programs

Wauhatchie Forest Preschool

A Play-Based Morning Program for Children Ages 3-5

Schedule & Info

Junior Kindergarten

Child-led afternoon program or morning extension for Children Ages 4-5.

Schedule & Info

Kindergarten to Grade 5

A Full-Day Nature-Based Elementary Program

Schedule & Info

Wauhatchie Forest Summer Camp

An Exploratory-Play and Nature-Immersion Summer Program

Updates for 2025 Summer Camp Coming Soon


Please contact admissions@wauhatchie.org to inquire whether your preferred program is still accepting applications for the current school year.

 
 

FOREST SCHOOL IN CHATTANOOGA

DONATE TO the grow! fund

Our goal is to provide a forest school experience for all children, regardless of income. You can help!  Your tax-deductible donation allows us provide scholarship and subsidize tuition for students who wish to enroll in Wauhatchie Forest School.

Employment opportunities

Wauhatchie Forest School is a community of educators and practitioners who are looking to beautifully disrupt our traditional education system with holistic, learner-led approaches to teaching. We hire new substitute teachers year round and will begin hiring for the school year each January. If this sounds like you, we’d love to connect!

 

Spread the word

Please share Wauhatchie School’s mission with your friends and family. We all need nature in our lives more than ever, and early childhood is the best time to begin. Working together we can help to create a healthier, more compassionate world.

Your financial assistance will provide scholarship opportunities and expanded support. Please consider donating to the Grow! fund today!

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