Home school partnership
Stepping into an all-outdoor paradise and the captivating world of natural science, we invite you to forge a personal connection with the hidden life of trees.
overview
Two recreational enrichment programs for homeschoolers
Both are 100% outdoors year round
1- Homeschool Group experience
Bring your group for a tailored field trip experience.
All ages welcome.
$300 to $800 per event depending on the size of the group.
2- Join the Cedars on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays
Flexible Enrollment: Choose one, two, or three days per week based on your family’s needs and interests.
for 5 to 12 years old
3 days/week: $2,775 per semester
2 days/week: $1,850 per semester
1 day/week: $925 per semester
Hours: 8:30am to 2:00pm.
Location
Overall Creek Arboretum 7544 Charlotte Pike, Nashville TN 37209
What is your hobby?
Hiking
Obstacle courses and outdoor games
Botany and foraging
Ornithology
Map making and orientation
Traditional techniques for making fences, ropes, fire
Geology and Fossils
Making museum collections
Meteorology
Building & Survival Skills
Hydrology
Installation Arts and Sculptures
Making an Arboretum
This program offers a unique opportunity for children to actively participate in building an arboretum while uncovering the rich natural history of the land through exploration.
The Living Lab
Each day, the forest becomes our living laboratory, where hands-on experiences in biology, chemistry, physics, engineering, and art come to life.
Biology
As we navigate the landscape, children learn to recognize trees and birds, forage for edible plants, and safely capture and release a variety of creatures, including crustaceans, mollusks, amphibians, fish, and insects.
Ecology
While studying forest and creek ecosystems, students measure abiotic factors such as temperature, pH, and water flow, uncovering the intricate relationships between organisms and their environment.
Research
Experimentation leads to a review of the literature and the making of models. Students design their own projects, formulating research questions, and developing investigative protocols. Students research and expand on their projects at home, returning with insights to share with the group.
Connection
Through practical skills like shelter-building or rope making, and constructing wildlife observation blinds, they deepen their connection with the environment along with many skills, stamina, and strength.
here you Belong
Beyond scientific discovery, this program fosters teamwork, resilience, and a sense of belonging.
Stewardship
By nurturing curiosity, wellbeing, and environmental awareness, we cultivate a foundation for lifelong stewardship, ensuring that a childhood spent in wonder leads to an adulthood dedicated to caring for the natural world.
