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Outdoor Education Info
Outdoor and Environmental Education

Woman with TurtleChestnut Ridge is a year-round Environmental Education Center nestled in the heart of North Carolina on 362 beautiful acres. The hardwood forest, 10 acre lake, organic garden, as well as the facilities, make Chestnut Ridge the ideal location for environmental education field trips.

All of our students, parents and teachers had a wonderful experience on Friday at Camp Chestnut Ridge.  Not only did our kiddos have fun, they learned a lot too!  We truly appreciate the time and effort it takes to put a program together that effectively engages students and promotes learning.  It is without a doubt our most favorite trip of the year!

-3rd grade teacher, Graham, NC

We offer a selection of over 30 informative, interactive and experientially-based programs to supplement and complement your instructional objectives. Each program has been assembled with a thematic unity and careful attention to the North Carolina Standard Course of Study (NCSCS).
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Sample Schedules for Outdoor and Environmental Education

Sample Half-Day Program

9:00 Arrival and Welcome
9:15 First Class
10:15 Second Class
11:15 Lunch Break
12:15 Third Class
1:15 Wrap-Up and Dismissal

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ABC Nature & Me

a_leavesABC Nature & Me is a special class for toddlers through kindergarten which is offered to individual families and school groups*. We will explore nature and the alphabet together as we play games, sing songs, learn finger plays, puppets and so much more! ABC Nature & Me meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month: September - November and March - May. Each session has a different theme. 10:00am - 11:00am.

Next Sessions: ABC Nature & Me will start back up March 6th!

Cost per family: $5 for the first child. $2.50 for each additional sibling. Infants are free. No advance payment is required.

Call the camp office at 919-338-2820 to register.

*ABC Nature & Me is also available to preschools and large groups. Call the camp office to set up a day to bring your entire class to enjoy nature and fun in our 362 acre classroom.
 
Join Us

Join our team of outdoor educators

Love the outdoors? How about connecting people with the land and creatures around them? Then you may be an ideal addition to our skilled team of outdoor educators. Have fun, get paid, and do work that makes a difference to the planet!

How to apply

Complete an outdoor education staff application and get it in our hands. Couldn't be simpler!