Family Forest School

Seasonal Outdoor Adventures for the Whole Family

Families learning together by playing in nature.

What is F.F.S.?

Come immerse yourselves in the wonders of Airie's Family Forest School!

Getting Families Outside

Our F.F.S. classes and events are interactive and intentionally designed to foster connections between children, adults, and nature.

Unlike many traditional playgroups.
Specifically designed to provide families with access and opportunities to engage in nature play in an unstructured yet supported wild space.

FAMILY FOREST SCHOOL OPTIONS

Wild Playdate

A Monthly Nature-immersive Playgroup

for children ages 3 to 7 years.

F.F.S. Events

Special Themed Events

for children ages 3 to 12 years

What about the weather?

There is no bad weather here when you have outdoor gear.

F.F.S. classes are weather-immersive and occur in rain, snow, and sunshine...but never during thunderstorms.

Sessions will be canceled if severe storms are predicted or the roads are impassable. If your session is canceled, we will transfer that credit to the next available F.F.S. session.

To prepare, please check out the gear page for our suggestions about how to dress for the weather. There are many ways to keep comfortable in the heat, rain, snow, and cold.

Other FAQs

1. What happens if a session is canceled?

Your non-refundable payment will be held to reserve the next available session of your choice.

2. Do you have toileting facilities?

Yes.

3. What is the intention of Family Forest School?

Our intention for these sessions is for your family to learn or improve a wild skill, enhance your connection with your child, and play together in nature. With this idea in mind, we invite all nature-loving families to visit Airie Outdoor Academy to explore and enjoy the bountiful laughter of childhood.

4. Does Airie have a homeschool co-op?

Yes, we have a group of families who regularly meet every Wednesday afternoon. Click here to learn more.

Play is good for everyone, no matter your age!

Please note: At least one adult caregiver (e.g., parent, loved one, nanny) must accompany the registered child/ren and are responsible for their children on campus at all times.

What will we be doing during our Wild Playdate?

Airie's Wild Playdates are a nature-immersive, educational playgroup for families. Your family will be welcomed into our outdoor classroom to enjoy Reggio-inspired, experiential learning in our Learning Hubs. Let our intentionally designed learning environment inspire your child socially, intellectually, and physically. Join us in the great outdoors as we follow the seasons and observe the natural world around us change!

Wild Families can expect time to climb, crawl, imagine, investigate, and laugh under the trees. With gentle facilitation from Airie's experienced forest educators and a supportive community of nature-enthusiastic families, this Wild Playdate invites you to stop doing and start wondering together.

How do I register for the Wild Playdates?

To reserve your spot, please click the link below and submit your payment. Registration is required for each Family Forest School session and will close when the class is full, with 8 families. Our Facebook page will be updated when the playgroup is full.

Complete the Wild Playdate registration form.

2. Choose to become a seasonal member or

prorated based on start date

Monthly Trial

Pay by the month as your schedule aligns.

3. Submit payment.

REGISTRATION

Who?

Designed for families with children ages 3 to 7 years who enjoy playing together in nature.

Price?

$15.00 for the whole family

February's Wild Playdate will be 2/20/26

March's Wild Playdate is scheduled for 3/13/26

Airie's Family Forest School Events

Throughout the wheel of the year, Airie celebrates different cultural events to share a multicultural experience with our children. America is a beautiful melting pot of various backgrounds. We love learning about other cultural perspectives and traditions. Some of our favorite celebrations have included: