Camp Magnolia: Forest School is for the child who appreciates hands-on learning. It’s for those who want to intake the natural world while learning and playing and not be separated from it for the majority of the day. Studies have shown forest schools are helpful options for children who have a hard time in the regular schooling system and benefit from more time in nature

As Summer Camp spaces are filling up all around Tennessee, we’ve decided to kick off our introductory year with a week of Nature Summer Camp! Regular Forest School will begin August 12th, however, we invite your children (ages 5-12) out to enjoy nature and loads of forest play! If you’re not sure about school year fun, come check us out the week of July 15-19th.

Wondering what you can expect?

Part of our vision in building Camp Magnolia is to create a rock-solid community of families who desire a similar lifestyle; people who understand the importance of nature and nature skills, those who are excited about letting their kids explore in an outdoor school environment.

Camp Magnolia is a dream that combines some of our favorite passions, one of them being a love for the great outdoors. Who doesn’t love the sunshine on their face and being completely immersed in the elements? Well, I’m sure some people may not prefer it, but the benefits of spending time (and a great deal of it) outside speak for themselves.

A great organization we follow is 1,000 Hours Outside. Founded by Ginny Yurick, 1000 Hours Outside is a for-profit, social good company and movement. Her research as found that the average child only gets 4-7 minutes of outdoor free play every day.

First of all - why not?! :)

Both Lynde and I are thrilled to create a space where children can absolutely thrive; and it just so happens this is the same type of environment in which we will also thrive. How perfect, right?

It was only Summer of 2023 when Lynde and I made plans to meet over sushi and catch up after a few years. We connected back in 2017 and were busy living life until I moved back to Nashville a few years prior to that summer. We talked about life and how she was enjoying being newly married, and I had begun working on a farm. It was this summer I was helping at the farm’s on site school and loving every moment. The idea of holding class predominantly outdoors and letting these kids run wild and free was a dream.