Hi, I’m Nolan S.
Outdoor educator, lifelong learner, and former public school teacher. Now in year 3 of life in Avon, Colorado after 15+ years coaching youth, leading camps, and teaching in schools.
Because the wild is your teacher. And the journey is your lesson.
🌲 About Wilderness Academy
Forge. Explore. Belong.
Wilderness Academy was born from long trail runs and late-night talks with fellow educators who felt the same frustration: the system wasn’t reaching every learner. We imagined something better—where nature meets learning.
Blending outdoor education, traditional academics, and experiential learning, we serve students not thriving in conventional schools.
Rooted in nature. Driven by purpose.
Academic Foundations
State standards via project-based, place-based learning.
Life & Community Skills
Cooking, finance, gardening, music, SEL, and more.
Adventure Education
Backpacking, climbing, paddling, survival and confidence-building.
🌄 Vision
We envision a future where education means movement, connection, and growth—not confinement. Wilderness Academy is for the kids who are meant to build, explore, and thrive.
Our goal is to become a full-time, accredited alternative outdoor school. For now, we run enrichment programs, camps, and custom youth adventures.
🌀 Rewild learning. Redefine what’s possible.
🍂 Fall 2025 Pricing Overview
| Program | Option | Sept: Founding Family Rate | Oct–Nov: Standard Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| After-School Wildtime (3:30–6:00 PM) |
Drop-In | $35/session | $50/session |
| Weekly (5 Days) | $150/week ($30/day) | $225/week ($45/day) | |
| Extended Care (6–8 PM) | +$10/hour | +$20/hour | |
| Weekend Outdoor Enrichment | Half-Day (10–2) | $65/session | $75/session |
| Full-Day (10–4) | $90/session | $110/session | |
| Extended Care (4–6 PM) | +$15/hour | +$20/hour | |
| Sibling Discount | 15% off 2nd+ child | 10% off 2nd+ child | |
Founding Family September Special: First session free for Drop-In After-School Wildtime
(ratio provided)
📬 Contact
- 📍 Location: Avon, Colorado
- 🌐 Website: WildernessAcademy.org
- 📱 Phone: 614-795-7009 (Call or Text)
- 📧 Email: [email protected]
🧭 Join the movement. Rewild education. Belong to something greater.