Building confidence and resilience through hands-on learning in the Forest year round!
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Rooted in Wonder
We believe that kids are naturally curious and love to learn! We strive to help them grow thier imagination and confidence in learning through outdoor play, problem solving, and natural exploration! We embrace what makes us all different and creative and find joy in any season!
Nurturing a Lifelong Confidence in the Outdoors
Nature Art
& Crafts
knots & shelters
Animal tracks
& Adaptations
Plant identification
Creek ecology
Navigation
Fire
Water Purication
Bushcraft
skills
The Skyriver Difference
We provide a unique blend of adventure and education within a secure and supportive environment.
SURVIVAL SKILLS BASED
Our students leave Forest School with more than just a good time. We love to see their confidence soar and their skills grow! Our students are great stewards of nature, and learn how to support themselves and others in survival situations.
Our full-day 10am-3pm sessions provide a child led pace where children can embrace autonomy, master problem-solving, and play & imagine freely. We thoughtfully integrate crafts and learning without ever rushing the journey.
FULL DAY OUTDOOR PROGRAM
FOREST SCHOOL FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
We streamline your schedule by hosting sessions for all ages at once. Enjoy the ease of one drop-off for the entire family to grow and play!
FRIENDSHIPS & FAMILY CAMPOUTS!
As children grow in their abilities, they advance through our programs, fostering deep, lifelong friendships that extend far beyond a single semester.
To strengthen our community, we host several free family campouts each year, creating a warm, supportive space for parents and children alike.
Nature Art
& Crafts
knots & shelters
Animal tracks
& Adaptations
Plant identification
Creek ecology
Navigation
Fire
Bushcraft
skills
Water Purication
Teen Leadership Series
Age 11 - 18
4 Classes
1 per week
Our three-part Leadership Series is built around a simple truth: you can’t lead outward until you’ve learned to lead inward.
Each course focuses on one Sphere of Influence—starting with self, then family, then social circle—taught through a blend of real-world application, guided discussion, and an unforgettable overnight summit of Mount Timpanogos.
Wild Child Box subscription
SkyRiver Wild Child box subscription is packed with all of the survival education, tools, and gadgets that have been field tested by our very own kids in the Utah, Arizona, and Alaskan back-country...Not to mention the couple hundred hours of Forest days with our Outdoor School students as well!
Every box is a new outdoor survival skill topic with a hands on STEM lesson, craft or project, video instructions and gear to complete your very own advenure pack!
At the end of each box, your child will earn a new skills badge to stick to the outside of their adventure pack! Collect all six!
Teen Forest Program
Mondays (south Utah County) Thursdays & Fridays (Provo Canyon): Age 10-16
See your teen's skills and confidence explode!
Once a week; Full-day
10AM-3PM
As part of our Forest School Program, we offer an more advanced hands on adventure and survival experience!
This class focuses on Bush Craft Skills, Survival and Wilderness First Aid, and is Project based, individualized for each kid!
Forest School
Mondays (south Utah County) Thursdays & Fridays (Provo Canyon): ages 5-11
Join us as we focus on Re-Wilding our kids through our amazing and unique Forest Programs!
This program is child-led, play/interest based and skill building!
A key focus is on bushcraft and survival skills, where students learn crucial techniques such as shelter building, fire starting, navigation, and water purification.
We help kids develop independence and curiosity through hands-on skill building, resilience and confidence building.
Our programs include homeschool enrichment, forest adventures, and family camps that make outdoor learning fun for everyone.
We are also happy to work with education providers like Utah Fits All, OpenEd, and Harmony to support your family's needs.
The Classes We Offer
What the parents are saying...
"We set out with a goal to spend more time learning outdoors & taking the stress out of learning. SkyRiver has been a dream come true moving to UT. There's no better motivation than getting together with a great group of friends to enjoy nature. SkyRiver provides a a safe environment to explore & learn. I appreciate the love they give to each child in meeting their individual interests. They handle all the location planning & extra packing so you just have to bring the basics. The kids thrive knowing they are free to roam within the boundaries. I love seeing them play with a variety of ages & their creative minds fully engaged (not to mention the excellent night of sleep they get after class ha). SkyRiver truly provides a supportive environment for kids AND parents. Thank you for being a great resource in helping me provide the childhood experiences I want to give. We have many memories (applesauce, up-close vibrant autumn colors, homemade secret Santa, potluck, fires, hammock swinging, snow cones, bullet shell enterprise, etc) to thank you for already, & look forward to many more ! " -Kristen
Kristen
"I love that the kiddos get to engage in "Risky" play. This is a huge reason I registered my child! So thank you all!"
Kayli