Our STEAM program focuses on the diversity and beauty of the Central and Eastern Kentucky landscape. Students ages 5 to 18 are divided into relevant mixed-age learning pods where they engage in age-appropriate content and activities. During each season, classes dive into a natural-sciences unit (Geology, Ecology, Ornithology, etc.), with each hands-on lesson incorporating child-led exploration, data collection, nature journaling and reflection.

As with all of our forest school programs, our STEAM program emphasizes the importance of free play within mixed-aged groups. Child-led free play promotes a suite of executive-function skills, such as communication, teamwork, problem solving, game creation, compassion, child-led exploration, and more. 

All learners, including homeschooled and public-schooled students, are welcome to attend.

What to Expect:

Classes meet from 10am-1pm and are under the care and supervision of their teacher during this time. Students should pack a lunch and snacks to eat during class. Students are then returned to their caregiver’s supervision for free play from 1-3pm. Caregivers are asked to remain on-site for the duration of the day; this is not a drop-off program. Siblings younger than 5 are invited to stay on site with their parents.

Cost

Members: $305 for first child, $165 per additional child ages 5+

Non-Members: $340 for first child, $185 per additional child ages 5+

Tuition assistance information is available here. New applications for support are reviewed on a first come, first served basis and are being accepted now.

SIGN UP

Registration for the Spring session opens January 12, 2026 (members) and January 14, 2026 (non-members). If you aren’t a member yet, join us here.

If the session is full, email registration@redoaksforestschool.org with the location and class name to be added to the waiting list.