Nature School LA – Year-Round Outdoor Learning in Los Angeles

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Inspired by Scandinavian, German, and Swiss Forest Schools, Nature School LA brings immersive nature-based education to the heart of Los Angeles. Established in 2018, our year-round program allows children to explore L.A.’s beautiful parks, native landscapes, beaches, and trails, fostering curiosity, creativity, and environmental stewardship. We provide special season camps (Spring, Summer, Winter) and Forest School Program Sept - May. 

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The natural environment enhances learning and well-being, boosting the immune system, reducing stress, and sharpening the senses. Through playful, non-traditional learning, children discover math, writing, language, art, music, movement, science, and meditation in ways that feel organic and engaging.

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At Nature School LA, we embrace a holistic approach, nurturing social-emotional, cognitive, and physical development equally. Through unstructured play, children bring their ideas to life, deepening their connection with nature and the world around them.

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We welcome families with children ages 2 to 11 years, helping them build a lifelong bond with the natural world while understanding the interconnectedness of living systems.

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For more details, visit our Program and Philosophy page!

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