a day in the life of a wildschooler

At Exodus WildSchool, each day unfolds as a new adventure guided by nature and sparked by curiosity. Picture your child exploring the forest… mud-splashed boots, hands brushing through leaves, eyes wide with wonder. One moment they’re building shelters from fallen branches, the next they’re tracking animal prints or marveling at the changing sky.

Our handcrafted curriculum blends structured activities with the freedom to follow the children’s natural interests, letting the child… and the forest… be the teachers. Skilled Wild Rangers & Campus Leaders serve as gentle guides, listening closely & encouraging exploration. From observing wildlife to creating nature-inspired art, every experience deepens their connection to the living world.

The day begins and ends at the Gathering Place, a hub of community and reflection. Through storytelling, shared discoveries, and moments of quiet observation, our Forest Scouts develop a sense of belonging—both to nature and to each other.

Rain or shine, the outdoors is our classroom. Every step is a chance to learn, every sound a new mystery, and every child a natural explorer.

See for yourself! Check out our forest school photos & videos on our socials: Facebook – Instagram – TikTok

our story

the humble beginnings of Exodus WildSchool

Exodus WildSchool began 30+ years ago, as a dream. A dream of a faith-based, nature-inspired collaborative school that could be a shared journey with other families. A dream in which children led the way in their own educations & pursuit of their passions! The desire for this dream was reignited in 2015, when our Director’s family moved to Nashville from southwest Florida. After much prayer, planning, researching, relocating, & reminding ourselves of the desires of our hearts that our Heavenly Father purposed for us…

…that 30-year dream became reality in 2021.

Exodus WildSchool is a fully-immersive nature-&-faith-based homeschool collaborative, offering a thriving online community & multiple in-person campuses, with more to come.

We are humbly grateful to begin this journey with you.

Nature is an amazing teacher.

Join us.

the roots of our learning style

Every child learns best when they’re outdoors, free to explore and discover at their own pace. The most powerful classrooms don’t have walls—and the most lasting lessons are often learned through unstructured play in nature.

statement of faith

The Authority of Scripture

Our conviction is that the Holy Bible—originally written in Hebrew and Greek—is both authoritative and sufficient. We hold that YHVH (God) verbally and fully inspired the Scriptures and delivered them through Spirit-led men. Because of this, we trust His Word completely and believe it contains no error. The Bible is our foundation—our source of truth, instruction, and alignment in both life and faith.

“You shall not add to the word that I command you, nor take from it, that you may keep the commandments of YHVH your God that I command you” (Deuteronomy 4:2).

Living Out the Word

Our goal in shaping a faith-based forest school is simple: to neither add to nor take away from the words of YHVH. We strive to live out His Word just as He wrote it—allowing the Holy Spirit to guide us and His grace to strengthen us. While we do this imperfectly, our desire is to guard His commands by honoring Scripture exactly as He gave it.

Created in His Image

We believe YHVH created mankind with intention—not by chance—and that He deeply loves and values every child. He made us in His image and desires to shape each of us into the likeness of His Son, Yeshua.We affirm the biological design of male & female, & recognize & refer to individuals accordingly in our program.

“So God created man in His own image; in the image of God, He created them. Male and female, He created them” (Genesis 1:27).

Worshiping the Creator

We seek to cultivate creativity and awe in our students—always pointing them to the Creator. Nature is a powerful teacher, but our worship belongs to the One who made it (Romans 1:18-32).

Salvation by Grace Through Faith

Salvation is a gift of grace—we can never earn it through good works or obedience alone. Our hearts are incapable of true righteousness without spiritual rebirth. YHVH, in His mercy, sent His Son, Yeshua, to take the penalty for our sins on the cross. Eternal life is possible only through Him (Ephesians 2:8-9).

We believe that those who place their faith in the Messiah and live for Him will spend eternity in the presence of our Creator.