Because childhood deserves more.
At Anothen Outdoor Academy, we believe learning should be joyful and rooted in wonder. Our 22-acre campus offers children more than just a classroom—it offers a world to explore. Here, trails, woods, and open fields become spaces where imaginations stretch, bodies grow strong, and curiosity comes alive.

Because the outdoors grows strong, capable kids.
We know what research confirms: time outside changes everything. Pediatric occupational therapist Angela Hanscom reminds us that “outdoor play makes for strong, confident, and capable children.” In a culture where kids spend more and more time indoors, our forest school approach gives them the movement, exploration, and play their development truly needs. The results? Better focus, healthier bodies, stronger problem-solving skills, and happier, more resilient children.

Because we are more than a school.
Anothen is a community that believes education should nurture the whole child—mind, body, and heart. Our teachers guide learning with curiosity and care, blending academics with nature-based experiences that teach life skills no textbook can hold. We want children to leave here not only prepared for the next grade, but prepared for life: grounded, joyful, and confident.

Because childhood is sacred.
We don’t just teach—we protect and celebrate the wonder of these years. At Anothen, your child’s education is not rushed or boxed in. Instead, it unfolds in an environment that values movement, discovery, and imagination as much as math, reading, and writing.