Bridges Outdoor School Elementary*
Kindergarten–5th Grade | Monday–Thursday, 8:30 AM–3:00 PM | Friday, 8:30 AM–1:00 PM | Full-time enrollment *ESA eligible

Academic Excellence
Strong academic foundations developed through meaningful, connected learning experiences.

Leadership and Community
Students learn alongside one another, building confidence, empathy, responsibility, and leadership.

Real-world Learning
Authentic projects connect academic learning to everyday life, nature, and the community.
Our privately accredited Kindergarten–5th grade program combines academically rich instruction with inquiry-based, place-based, and project-based learning. Students develop strong foundations in literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies while exploring meaningful questions, engaging in authentic projects, and building lasting relationships with one another, their guides, and the natural world.
Our multi-age learning environment encourages collaboration, leadership, and curiosity while allowing every child to grow at their own pace. Intentionally small learning communities and low student-to-guide ratios allow our guides to know each learner deeply, providing individualized support, appropriate academic challenge, and meaningful opportunities for students to discover and share their unique strengths.
Learning With Purpose
At Bridges, learning extends beyond mastering academic subjects. Students ask questions, solve real problems, collaborate across ages, and apply what they're learning in meaningful ways. Through projects inspired by student interests, seasonal rhythms, and the Bridges Connection Wheel, children develop confidence, critical thinking, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning.
Learning experiences may include:
Gardening & Regenerative Agriculture
Bushcraft & Outdoor Skills
Storytelling & Creative Writing
Culinary & Practical Life Skills
Art & Creative Expression
Astronomy & Nature Study
Movement & Wellness
Service Learning
Local History & Community Connections







