Mountain Roots Blog

OUTDOOR EDUCATION

Here at Mountain Roots, we believe that everyone deserves a childhood uninhibited by screens, archaic classroom-teaching techniques, and social stressors. The epicness of nature is best realized when experienced!

With an attentively curated curriculum, Mountain Roots Inc. offers a catalog of hands-on lessons that are facilitated by a small team of professional instructors. Topics include, but are not limited to:

local ecology, conservation/sustainability, Earth science, Science Technology Engineering Math (STEM), Social Emotional Learning (SEL), and civic engagement. Programming is designed to be integrated into school curricula or for independent-use.

Bearwallow Mountain--Schoolwide field trip — Bearwallow Mountain–School-wide Outdoor Education

DAY CAMP

Available for ages 4-10, Mountain Roots Day Camp is distinguished by the diversity of its engagement topics and activities.

Throughout the week, campers experience nature-based fun, gardening, and creativity through art and music. As an authentic summer-camp experience, campers enjoy interactive games, activities, and ample free-time to play and socialize with friends (old and new!). Each week is different from the last but the sense of community is always the highlight of the Mountain Roots Day Camp adventure.

Day Camp_Heroes in the Garden — Gardening Super Heroes at Day Camp

RETREATS AND WORKSHOPS

The goal for retreats and workshops is to administer programs which are aligned with the objectives of each individual group. Therefore, every retreat and workshop that is facilitated by Mountain Roots is completely unique!

All of the programs are customizable to groups’ interests, which may include team/group development, enhanced communication, or developing community norms.