Forest Family Information
Forest School Tuition Payments
Pay Using Venmo and Paypal:
@oakviewfarmandforest
Pay by Credit Card, Klarna, Afterpay:
Pay by Check:
Make check out to "Robert Shaffer"
Pay by Cash:
Give to Rob, Forest School Director

Or use our drop box! Located inside the Farmhouse on the counter!
L'il Woodland Wanderers Tuition
Mons & Weds- $120/month
Mons or Weds- $60/month
Forest Friends Tuition
Mons & Weds- $235/month
Mons or Weds- $125/month
Forest Academy Tuition
Mons & Weds- $360/month
Mons or Weds- $200/month
1/2 Day Mons & Weds- $200/month
Forest School Automated Tuition Payments
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Lil Woodland Wanderers
120$Every monthLil Woodland Wanderers One Day
60$Every monthForest Friends
235$Every monthForest Friends One Day
125$Every monthForest Academy
360$Every monthForest Academy One Day or Two Half Days
200$Every month
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Recommended Gear & Supplies

☐ 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 Information
Tuition Flat Fee Rate Payments:
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Due by the 10th of each month
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New students: You've already paid the first month, so September 10th will be the next payment
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Returning students: August 10th is the first payment
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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 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:
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Clearing the area of debris, just in case of falls
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Three points of contact (arm, leg, body touching the tree for example)
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Test before Trust: Testing branches before trusting them
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Looking for weak limbs
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Safe climbing height
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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.
