LEARN WHY STUDENTS LOVE THE OUTDOOR ACADEMY
JOIN US FOR A
VIRTUAL INFO SESSION
We believe the more you know about The Outdoor Academy’s semester school, the more excited you will be to join our community! Join us for a virtual visit to explore our spectacular 182-acre campus and honors-level, experiential classes. You’ll get an introduction to The Outdoor Academy, meet members of our community, and learn why so many high school sophomores and juniors love spending a semester at OA!
TUESDAY, MARCH 7 • 6:30 PM EST
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“The best experience I’ve had in my high school life!” – Savannah
A SEMESTER EXPERIENCE LIKE NO OTHER
Since 1995, students from public, private, and home schools across the country have come to our 182-acre campus in the Blue Ridge Mountains to spend a challenging academic semester away. Our place-based curriculum is integrated with wilderness experiences (backpacking, whitewater paddling, and rock climbing), environmental education, and creative arts (including traditional crafts such as blacksmithing, wood carving, and quilting).
At OA, your honors-level classes will be small and personalized, your teachers will also be blacksmiths and rock-climbing experts, and your new classmates will become lifelong friends.
One
transformative semester
Days of outdoor adventures
Life-Changing Adventures
I can’t imagine the me before OA. I’m never going to be able to imagine what I would be like if I hadn’t had this experience: it was amazing.
- Josie
Days living in community
What School Should Be
OA is what school should be. Everyone at OA chooses to go there, so there is a positive energy around classes and learning that is not found at regular schools.
- Natalie
Acres of forests, streams, & trails
Find Yourself
OA is a place where you are given space to find yourself within the structure of a school. You also develop community and interpersonal skills, all while having an awesome time in the beautiful Pisgah Forest.
- Merritt
Student-to-Faculty Ratio
Enjoy Learning
OA is an amazing place where you can truly enjoy learning. I found that OA has motivated me to put a lot more effort into school, work, and my hobbies. I think OA has changed the way that I think about the world and has very positively affected my mindset, and the way I view myself.
- Brandan
Hands-on classes
Do Something Different
OA is an opportunity to do something different than your normal high school experience. The work you do there deepens your learning and is engaging.
- Macie
New best friends
Life-Long Connections
OA is a place where you will make some of the best friends of your life and where you feel comfortable to be your true self.
- Natalie
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Who should attend the information session?
The virtual information session is perfect for those just learning about OA or current applicants. We welcome parents, students, and the whole family to attend.
Is financial aid information available during the session?
Yes, any questions regarding financial aid will be answered during the info session. Our financial aid program is needs-based and available on a case-by-case basis.
What if I cannot attend one of the info session dates?
Not a problem! To schedule a call, please contact Director of Admissions, Katie Rowlett (admissions@enf.org).
WHY STUDENTS LOVE THE OUTDOOR ACADEMY
TUESDAY, MARCH 7 • 6:30 PM EST
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Note: You will receive a Zoom link upon registration
