At Piedmont Forest School, children of all abilities and backgrounds learn together through creative, child-led play in nature.
Programs are offered year-round, rain or shine, for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, kindergartners, K-8 homeschoolers, K-8 after schoolers, and summer campers!
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PFS Brunch Run
May 31, 2025
Join us for our annual fundraiser - a day of pancakes, fun, and a family friendly run! Enjoy a pancake breakfast with all you can eat toppings, music, nature crafts, and a tour of our base camp at the beautiful Salem Lake Park in Winston-Salem.
To register or learn more about the event, visit our Run Signup event page!
Summer Camp Registration is Open!
Registration for our 2025 Summer Camp is now open! We are offering 6 weeks of camp this summer, starting the week of June 16th and ending the week of July 28th.
To learn more about our summer camp, visit our programs page.
To enroll your child in our summer camp, please complete our enrollment form.
Summer Forest School Teacher Training
June 27-30, 2025
Join us for 4 days of Forest serenity in the middle of the city at Salem Lake Park in Winston-Salem, NC. With like minded folks, learn more about authentic Forest School practice led by Dr. Sheri Grace, PhD, Founder and Director of Piedmont Forest School (PFS). Sheri, in partnership with the Forest School Teacher Institute (FSTI), Founded by Dr. Jean Lomino, PhD, will guide you in the first phase of your preparation to be a Forest School Practitioner.
To register for the training, please complete our registration form.
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