Our programs provide experiential nature education for youth of the Piedmont. These classes, camps, and residencies inspire within children a greater understanding of, and respect for, the natural environment through vivid learning in the outdoors.
Most of our programs occur within the 388 acre West Point on the Eno Park. The Eno River, forest, meadows, and historic buildings provide a lush setting for learning. The restored West Point Mill, for example, allows us to teach students about local history, agriculture, and trade, while our organic garden offers many plants with historical and cultural significance. Learning within such magical spaces allows children to directly experience how the natural world and human tradition have intermingled throughout history.
Our Programs for Families
Summer and Intersession Camps
Week long day camps and overnight camps celebrate the natural world with youth ages 5-16. Our camp programs in the Winter, Fall, Spring, and Summer are cherished by parents and children throughout the community.
Outdoor School
Outdoor School is our ongoing mentoring program for area homeschool students.
Be a CIT (counselor in training)
Teens with outdoor experience can help lead our our week-long summer camps. Applications for 2008 are now being accepted, and will be considered on a rolling basis. Apply today!
Our Programs for School Groups
Nature School
Our Nature School Program is a day long field trip experience for elementary age children. This occurs every Fall and Spring and reaches over 3,000 children per year.
CAPS Program
Our CAPS programs are science, folklore and living history residencies that that we bring into local classrooms during the months of December, January, February, and March.
Additional On- and Off-Site School Programs
Our programs are not limited to the above options. We have a number of topics we can teach to a wide range of audiences, at our site or yours.
Our Adult Programs
We occasionally run workshops and study groups for adults, as well.