Forest School: Tifton, GA

Child-led, forest-based learning at our Tifton homestead. Ages 4–18 welcome. All materials, nature journal, tote bag, and skill badges included.

Give your child the gift of outdoor adventure with Hive & Home Forest School — a 6-week program of forest-based learning designed for children who thrive outside the classroom.

Each session is led in our beautiful woodland setting, combining free exploration with skill-building invitations such as fire-lighting, shelter building, and pollinator projects.

Your child receives:

Weekly outdoor learning sessions at our Hive & Home homestead

All materials & supplies for activities

A personalized Nature Journal to record discoveries

A Forest School Tote Bag for collecting treasures and tools

Skill "Badges" earned each class to track progress

Everything they need to participate is included — they simply arrive ready to explore!

Our small-group format ensures individualized attention.

Every session will feature one of the following activities, presented in varying sequences:

🪓 Practical Outdoor Skills

Fire-lighting & campfire safety (age-appropriate, under supervision)

Basic tool use – whittling sticks, simple hand saws, mallets

Shelter building – lean-tos, mini forts, debris shelters

Knot tying & lashings – learning a few essential knots for outdoor projects

Map & compass basics – simple navigation and site mapping

🌱 Nature & Ecology

Plant & tree identification – including pollinator-friendly species

Wildlife tracking – animal footprints, scat ID, and habitat signs

Pollinator projects – planting, seed scattering, and bee box care

Stream or soil studies – testing pH, learning about ecosystems

Leave No Trace ethics – practicing how to enjoy nature responsibly

🎨 Creative Expression in Nature

Natural art & land art – using leaves, sticks, and stones for temporary art

Nature journaling – sketching, writing reflections, and badge placement

Storytelling & circle time – folklore, campfire tales, and student-led stories

Woodland music & rhythm – using natural objects as instruments

👫 Teamwork & Wellbeing

Group problem-solving challenges – obstacle courses, scavenger hunts

Mindfulness sit-spots – quiet reflection, listening to the forest

Outdoor cooking – roasting snacks, making herbal teas or foraged treats

Seasonal celebrations – marking solstices, harvest days, or pollinator releases

Pricing:

$120 per 6-week session

$300 for entire year (October-April) SAVE $60!!

Ages:

4–18 welcome (skills challenges will be adjusted accordingly)

Location:

Hive & Home Bee Co. Homestead
15 Conger Rd, Tifton, GA

Reserve your spot today to secure your child’s season of growth, confidence, and outdoor discovery.