We believe in "re-wilding" to reconnect children with nature, counter modern disconnect, and promote resilience!
Forest School Programs
PARENT TESTIMONIAL
"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
Join us once a week as we take your student on an engaging adventure, exploring different locations throughout the Wasatch Mountains. This program is designed to provide a unique and valuable educational experience through hands-on learning and discovery using imagination and play.
We use a child-led, interest based approach to education as we learn about nature, animal and plants, survival skills, shelters, fires and more! Through this program students learn resilience, confidence, and the skill of endurance and appreciation for nature in all weather! This is a 100% outdoor program.
We offer both drop off and parent accompanied options.
Our program meets from 10am - 3pm, this entire day outdoors hiking and learning and playing gives unique, uninterrupted time for students to push through their initial feelings of discomfort or uncertainty, set up playscapes and dive deep into hands-on craftsmanship, learning, problem solving and imaginary play!
We are passionate about re-wilding and grounding these kids with their natural love of learning and nature.
Ages 5-11
Forest School
$250/month
FOR ONE DAY A WEEK
Perfect for elementary age homeschool, or charter school students with free days looking to adventure and learn with other kids!
Join us as we take advantage of the Wasatch mountains and discover together their many hidden gems.
This program is child-led, play based, and skill building! Each week has a new lesson and skill the kids will be able to pass off including, knot tying, fire starting, water purification, safety, animal science, plant identification, etc.
Parent accompanied options are available as well as sibling discounts.
This course can be purchased through the UFA Odyssey Marketplace.
NOW ENROLLING FOR SUMMER MONTHS OF FOREST SCHOOL!
SIGN UP MONTHLY FOR MAY, JUNE, & JULY
THURSDAY and/or FRIDAY CLASS
10AM -3PM
"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
Logistics
-All sessions begin at
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
-Drop off / pick up at Trail head Schedule and locations emailed once enrolled. We meet mostly up Provo canyon.
Now enrolling for Thursday group of Forest School spring semester beginning Feb 6, 2026
Enrollment is available per semester, or per month.
Contact us for questions or more info!
We accept funding through UFA. All our services are listed on the Odyssey Marketplace.
We are approved reimbursed providers for Open Ed, Harmony and CFEF.
Ages 12-15
Forest school
$250/month
We are thrilled to introduce our Wilderness Adventure Program for teens aged 12-15.
This semester-long Beginning May 2026. This program focuses on a single mission: a raw pursuit of "rewilding"!
Each week, students explore diverse landscapes on beautiful trails, embarking on immersive experiences that foster an appreciation for nature. A key focus is on bushcraft and survival skills, where students learn crucial techniques such as shelter building, fire starting, navigation, and water purification. Spending an entire day outdoors every week, following their interests and curiosities, participants develop both emotional and physical resilience.
This course can be purchased through UFA Odyssey website or reimbursed by Open Ed and Harmony.
Click here to see an example of our Forest Friday's look like! Check in - We'll take a moment to check in with each child and parent. This gives them a chance to express interests, hopes, excitment, and mood for the day. This is also a perfect time for a gear check. Hike and explore - We hike and explore at our own pace. Some days we may actually get to the "destination", and other days, we may just find too many cool things along the way, and only make it only a quarter mile. Our facilitators are trained to expand on natural teaching moments along the way, and just exemplify the love of nature. Lunch - Finding the perfect lunch spot is always a highlight, and makes it worth it packing the extra weight in their packs. We enjoy a healthy meal together, enjoying the natural realease of dopamine. There is definitely a reason why food tastes better outside! Reading stories, exploring and discovering what is around us, playing games, and using imagination, are an every day part of Forest Fridays here! Pick up is back at trail head at 3:30
What safety precautions do you take for each experience? We don't leave the trailhead without the emergency essentials and a little safety training. We hand out special safety whistles and go over the instructions EVERY time, so the kids have the protocol memorized. We also always bring a first aid kit and satelite communication with a direct line to parents and emergency services. What happens when the kids need to go potty? This has gone really well actually. Most trail heads have a portapotty of some sorts. As we get into the mountains further, we use a little pop up tent with no floor for privacy, and a small toilet seat. Our female staff are there to help if needed with direct supervision of another staff.
