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    • Home
    • About
      • Our Team
      • Calendar
      • Accreditation
    • Learning Design
      • Our Approach
      • A Day in the Life
    • Forest School
      • Why forest school?
      • Forest School Programs
      • Me Among the Trees™
    • Admissions
      • Tuition
      • Admissions Process
    • Summer Camp
    • Careers
    • FAQs
    • Contact Us
    • Support Us
The Lab School of Memphis:
An Acton Academy
  • Home
  • About
    • Our Team
    • Calendar
    • Accreditation
  • Learning Design
    • Our Approach
    • A Day in the Life
  • Forest School
    • Why forest school?
    • Forest School Programs
    • Me Among the Trees™
  • Admissions
    • Tuition
    • Admissions Process
  • Summer Camp
  • Careers
  • FAQs
  • Contact Us
  • Support Us

ME AMONG THE TREES™ @ THE LAB SCHOOL OF MEMPHIS

Whether you are a homeschooling family looking for a fresh perspective, the parent of a young child ready to explore the outdoors together, or a 

school-based educator ready to reimagine where and how learning happens, our outdoor educators are ready to welcome you!

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10-month Homeschool Program (ages 5-11)

Location: TN State Park
Ages 5 - 7, Fridays 9a - 3p

Ages 8 - 11, Mondays 9a - 3p


Summer Session: August 21 - September 22 (5 weeks); $375


Fall Session: September 25 - December 15 (10 weeks); $750


Winter Session: January 8 - March 8 (9 weeks); $750


Spring Session: March 18 - May 24 (10 weeks); $750


Each seasonal session includes:

  • Observation of seasonal changes
  • Discussion and exploration of seasonal crops, food, plants, etc.
  • Exploration of one's identity in relation to seasonal themes
  • Discussion of native animals, plants and other non human kin to our place 
  • Hands-on lessons with Herbalist and Natural Wellness Specialist Brittney Sessoms
  • Maintenance and caretaking of the land and/or animals
  • Land acknowledgement and appreciation 
  • Relevant literature to enrich our exploration


Each day includes:

  • Unstructured exploratory time
  • Seasonally based activities to enhance our appreciation for the ever growing and changing environment around us
  • Extension activities for core skill learning (literacy, math, science, cultural studies)
  • Sensorial play that connects learners to all 5 senses

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10-Month Parent & Tot Program (ages 0 - 4)

Location: TN State Park

Ages 0 - 4*, Tuesdays 9a - 11a

*parent must be active participant


Summer Session:
August 21 - September 22 (5 weeks); $375


Fall Session: September 25 - December 15 (10 weeks); $750


Winter Session: January 8 - March 8 (9 weeks); $750


Spring Session: March 18 - May 24 (10 weeks); $750

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School Group Experience Days

Experience Days for Schools / Groups

Location: TN State Park

Grades: PK - 6

Click the link below to schedule a call and our forest school Director will reach out to learn more about your organization and schedule your visit. 

Schedule a group visit

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