Nature Academy
A nature-based academic program where children are known, challenged, and inspired to grow.
Grades Pre-K (3 & 4 years) - 5th Grade available full-time or part-time
Small class sizes • Low student-to-teacher ratios • Personalized learning • Nature-integrated education
Nature Academy combines strong academics, small class sizes, and meaningful time outdoors to create an educational experience that nurtures the whole child.
Here, children build confidence, curiosity, and real-world skills while developing a deep connection to nature, themselves, and their community.
Now Enrolling for the 2026–2027 School Year
WHY FAMILIES CHOOSE NATURE ACADEMY
Education That Honors Childhood While Preparing Children for Life
At Nature Academy, we believe children learn best when they feel safe, connected, and engaged.
Our unique approach blends personalized academics with nature-based learning, allowing students to develop both strong academic foundations and essential life skills.
Small Class Sizes
Children are known, supported, and taught at their individual level.
Strong Academics
Students receive focused instruction in core academic subjects while progressing at a pace that meets their needs.
Nature-Based Learning
Children spend meaningful time outdoors each day, connecting classroom learning to the living world around them.
MORE THAN ACADEMICS
Learning Through Living Experiences
Education comes alive when children can engage with the world around them.
Throughout the year, students participate in enriching experiences that deepen learning, build confidence, and cultivate curiosity.
🌱 Gardening & Farm Activities
🎨 Art & Creative Expression
🍞 Cooking & Food Preparation
🌿 Herbalism & Plant Studies
🔨 Building Projects & Practical Skills
🐓 Animal Care & Stewardship
🥾 Nature Awareness & Outdoor Exploration
These experiences are not separate from learning, they are an essential part of how children develop confidence, responsibility, creativity, and a sense of belonging in the world.
SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING
Children Learn Best When They Feel Safe, Seen, and Connected
Academic success is important, but it is only one part of a child's development.
At Nature Academy, we intentionally support the social and emotional growth of every student. Through small class sizes, strong teacher relationships, and guided conflict resolution, children develop the skills needed to navigate relationships, communicate effectively, and build confidence in themselves.
Our goal is to help children become not only capable learners, but thoughtful, resilient human beings.
OUR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
A Place That Feels Like Home
Nature Academy is intentionally designed to feel warm, welcoming, and connected.
Children learn in a mixed-age environment where collaboration, mentorship, and community naturally emerge. Instead of rushing from one activity to the next, students move through a thoughtful rhythm that balances academics, movement, creativity, and time outdoors.
Many families tell us that what feels different about Nature Academy is not just what their children learn, but how they feel while learning.
Program Details
Nature Academy at a Glance
Ages: 3–12 years old
Schedule: Monday–Thursday
School Hours: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Location: Dripping Springs (Off Hamilton Pool Road)
Academic Year: September 1, 2026 – May 27, 2027
Flexible Enrollment Options:
Students may attend 1, 2, 3, or 4 days per week.
Class Structure:
Mixed-age learning community with low student-to-teacher ratios.
Pre-K will have their own program.
Tuition:
View current tuition rates and enrollment options below.
ENROLLMENT
Now Enrolling for 2026–2027
We invite you to come experience Nature Academy in person. Schedule a tour, meet our teachers, and see firsthand how our unique approach to education is helping children thrive.
Grades Pre-K–5
Small Class Sizes
Limited Enrollment
Call/Text to schedule a tour: Tammy Kattner (325) 260-8232
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