Summer often brings a shift in rhythm for families. Schedules change, routines loosen, and children experience long stretches of growth, exploration, and transition in a relatively short period of time. At The Native School, we believe support for children also means support for families. That’s why our summer programs are designed not only as meaningful learning experiences for students, but as a connected, transparent, and well-supported experience for parents as well. More Than Just...

In celebration of Teacher Appreciation Week, we’ve been sharing more about the individuals who make up our team - their backgrounds, their passions, and the care they bring to their work each day. But behind each photo and bio is something deeper worth naming: At The Native School, our teachers are not camp guides. They are not babysitters. And they are not simply providing childcare in an outdoor setting. They are professional educators - and that distinction matters. More Than a Title:...

Each spring, something special happens beneath the trees. As the landscape shifts - new growth, fresh colors, longer days - so does the learning. Ideas deepen. Projects evolve. Children revisit materials with new intention. And slowly, organically, their work begins to tell a new story. Our Spring Art & Documentation Show is a celebration of that story. Not just what children made, but how they thought, explored, experimented, collaborated, and grew along the way. What Is the Art &...