South Mountain Nature School

South Mountain Nature School is a forest school located in the South Mountain Reservation, Maplewood, NJ, that offers a unique and immersive educational experience for children. The school follows a Nature Immersion curriculum, also known as the Cedarsong way, which emphasizes spending time in nature to foster a deep connection with the natural world, promoting social and emotional development, confidence, and independence in children. The school's programs include Forest School Enrichment Classes for children ages 2-9, Forest School Summer Camp for ages 4-7, Caregiver & Child Classes, After School Classes, and Enrichment Forest School Classes, which take place in the beautiful South Mountain Reservation, allowing students to learn and grow in a natural environment. The school has a team of experienced teachers, including Mary Clair Sonneman, Teacher Kim, and Hannah Rebhorn, who are dedicated to providing a child-centered and holistic approach to education. Testimonials from parents highlight the school's unique characteristics, including its ability to energize and excite children, providing detailed documentation of daily events, and having patient, kind, and thoughtful teachers.