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Forest Family Information

Family Fun Day

Friday, June 5th  2-5 P.M.  

Friday, June 12th 2-5 P.M.

 Forest School Camp 2026

Thanks for registering for our sixth year of camp!  You can pay for your remaining balance using the information and links below!

Regular Forest School Camp Fee - $225

Camp Fee + Extended Care- $225 + $50

Camp Fee + Extended Care + Family Fun Day

$225 + $50 + $15

Camp Fee + Family Fun Day - $225 + $15

Venmo and Paypal:

    @oakviewfarmandforest

Participant Release Form

Release of Liability, TN Agritourism Liability Act, and Photography


Under the terms of this Agreement and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, do hereby release and forever discharge Oakview Farm, LLC located at 11237 JW Jordan Road of Lascassas, State of Tennessee (Hereinafter the “Releasee”) including their agents, employees, successors and assigns, and their respective heirs, personal representatives, affiliates, successors and assigns, and any and all persons, firms or corporations liable or who might be claimed to be liable, whether or not herein named, none of whom admit any liability to the undersigned, but all expressly denying liability, from any and all claims, demands, damages, actions, causes of action or suits of any kind or nature whatsoever, which I now have or may hereafter have, arising out of or in any way relating to any and all injuries and damages of any and every kind, to both person and property, and also any and all injuries and damages that may develop in the future, as a result of or in any way relating to the following:  on-site educational activities.  It is understood and agreed that this Agreement is made and received in full and complete settlement and satisfaction the causes of action, claims and demands mentioned herein; that this Release contains the entire Agreement between the parties; and that the terms of this Agreement are contractual and not merely a recital. Furthermore, this Release shall be binding upon the undersigned, and his respective heirs, executors, administrators, personal representatives, successors and assigns. This Release shall be subject to and governed by the laws of the State of Tennessee.  This Release has been read and fully understood by the undersigned and has been explained to me.

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Under Tennessee law, there is no liability for an injury to or death of a participant, or damage to the property of a participant, in an agritourism activity conducted at this agritourism location or by this agritourism professional if such injury, death, or property damage results from the inherent risks of the agritourism activity. Inherent risks of agritourism activities include, among others, risks of injury and damage inherent to land, equipment, and animals, as well as the potential for you to act in a negligent manner that may contribute to your injury or death or to the damaging of your own property. You are assuming the risk of participating in this agritourism activity.

I understand that this facility (Oakview Farm, LLC) is not required to be licensed by the state of Tennessee as a childcare facility. I understand that any photographs taken by agents, employees, and/or contractors of this facility (Oakview Farm, LLC) will only be shared via a designated Group Me private group for only those people attending programs of the facility.


 

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 Recommended Gear & Supplies

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☐ Closed Toed Shoes or sandals with tight straps. NO flipflops or Crocs.

☐ Weather-appropriate clothing

☐ Mud or muck boots on rainy days

☐ Rain gear on rainy days

☐ Sunscreen

☐ Bug Spray

☐ Water Bottle or Bottled Water

☐ Change of Clothes

☐ Extra pair of socks (wool is great!)

☐ Towel

☐ Snack and/or Lunch

☐ Backpack (doesn't have to be waterproof)

Great to have, but not must-haves:

☐ Magnifying Lens

☐ Paracord (10-20 feet)

☐ Small container for treasures

DO NOT BRING:

☐ Toys and Games

☐ Electronics

☐ Umbrellas

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Tuition Payments
Tuition Information

Tuition Flat Fee Rate Payments:

  • Due by the 8th of each month

    • New students:  You've already paid the first month, so September 8th will be the next payment​

    • Returning students: August 8th is the first payment

  • You can pay by:

    • Venmo/Paypal:  @oakviewfarmandforest

    • Check (Made out to "Robert Shaffer") or Cash

    • Credit Card, Klarna, Afterpay:   Click HERE

  • Pre-pay Discount:  If you pre-pay tuition for 5 or 10 months at a time, you will receive a 10% discount!  This is refundable, except for the previous and current month's tuition payments.

Tree Climbing Safety

Tree Climbing at Oakview Farm Forest School: 

How We Keep Children Safe While Honoring Healthy Risk & Exploration

 

Tree climbing is a joyful and developmentally rich part of our program. It builds strength, confidence, problem‑solving skills, and a deep relationship with our Cedar Glade and Mixed Hardwood Forests. Because climbing involves real risk, we teach children clear, consistent safety practices that allow them to explore with confidence and care.

Our Safety Approach

A Single Safety Cue

We use one consistent cue (wolf call) that means freeze your body exactly where you are.

Children practice this daily so it becomes automatic, even during exciting play.  We may use the wolf call when we notice something that needs to be explained, or may be too risky. 

 

Daily Skill Building

Before climbing, children learn and practice:

  • Clearing the area of debris, just in case of falls

  • Three points of contact (arm, leg, body touching the tree for example)

  • Test before Trust:  Testing branches before trusting them

  • Looking for weak limbs

  • Safe climbing height

  • Respecting “one climber per tree trunk or major limb"

Adult Presence & Support

Forest School Teachers stay close, observe actively, and use calm proximity when a child needs guidance. We prioritize connection and regulation over constant correction.

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Directions:

11237 JW Jordan Rd   
Lascassas, TN

37085

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Statement of Inclusion:

Oakview Farm strives to promote a community that includes individuals from diverse educational backgrounds and life experiences. All are welcome, regardless of gender, disability, neurological differences, racial and ethnic origin, cultural and language practices, sexual orientation, social economic status or religious beliefs.

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