The Idaho Outdoor School

The Idaho Outdoor School offers Core Curriculum, Astronomy, Mesopotamia History, Physics, American History (1700s), Career Deep Dive, Logic and Critical Thinking, Language Arts Games & Writing, Art/Spanish, and summer camps called Survival Skills and Artist Retreat. Classes listed in the facts run for 12-week semesters or as summer camps, and the program notes say all supplies and materials are included.

Programs

• Core Curriculum - Meridian - Ages 4-5 — 4-5 · Thursdays, 10:00am-1:00pm · $385
• Core Curriculum - Star - Ages 4-5 — 4-5 · Tuesdays, 10:00am-1:00pm · $385
• Astronomy - Nampa - Ages 6-12 — 6-12 · Wednesdays, 10:00am-12:30pm · $345 · 12-week semester; lead teacher Heather; assistant teacher Kirsten; designed as a drop-off program for homeschooled students; all supplies and materials included; entirely outdoors.
• Mesopotamia History - Star - Ages 6-12 — 6-12 · Tuesdays, 10:00am-12:30pm · $345 · 12-week semester; lead teacher Cody; assistant teacher TBD; designed as a drop-off program for homeschooled students; all supplies and materials included; weather-ready outdoor class.
• Physics - Meridian - Ages 6-12 — 6-12 · Thursdays, 10:00am-12:30pm · $345 · 12-week semester; lead teacher Caitlin; assistant teacher TBD; designed as a drop-off program for homeschooled students; all supplies and materials included; weather-ready outdoor class.
• American History (1700s) - Nampa - Ages 6-12 — 6-12 · Wednesdays, 12:30pm-3:00pm · $345 · 12-week semester; designed as a drop-off program for homeschooled students; all supplies and materials included; outdoors.
• Career Deep Dive - Star - Ages 9-14 — 9-14 · Tuesdays, 12:30pm-3:00pm · $345 · 12-week semester; designed as a drop-off program for homeschooled students; all supplies and materials included; outdoors.
• Logic and Critical Thinking - Star - Ages 9-14 — 9-14 · Tuesdays, 10:00am-12:30pm · $345 · 12-week semester; designed as a drop-off program for homeschooled students; all supplies and materials included; outdoors.
• Language Arts Games & Writing - Star - Ages 6-12 — 6-12 · Tuesdays, 12:30pm-3:00pm · $345 · 12-week semester; designed as a drop-off program for homeschooled students; all supplies and materials included; outdoors.
• Art/Spanish - Meridian - Ages 6-12 — 6-12 · Thursdays, 12:30pm-3:00pm · $345 · 12-week semester; designed as a drop-off program for homeschooled students; all supplies and materials included; outdoors.
• Summer Camp: SURVIVAL SKILLS - Nampa — 9-14 · June 22nd-June 25th · $150 · Summer camp.
• Summer Camp: ARTIST RETREAT - Star — 9-14 · July 20th-23rd · $150 · Summer camp.

At a glance

• Ages: 4–14 years old
• Price range: $150–$385

About the provider

The mission statement says children learn best when they are outside, exploring, moving, and discovering. It also says the school supports homeschooling families and offers integrated learning where math, history, science, and geography connect in meaningful ways. The policies note that it is designed as a drop-off program for homeschooled students, with weekly email recaps for some classes, no homework required for some classes, sibling and multi-class discounts of 10%, and communication through the BAND app for all classes.

Designed as a drop-off program for homeschooled students. Weekly email recaps are provided for some classes. No homework required for some classes, while other classes state no outside work is required. Sibling and multi-class discounts of 10% are available. Communication moves to the BAND app for all classes.

What families say

“We love Idaho Outdoor School. Kayla has an incredible gift! My girls love her class and the time exploring & learning outdoors. The hands on learning they get is priceless. My girls are always invigorated after being outside too. So grateful for Idaho Outdoor School! We are already enrolled for next semester!” — Kaloni

Last updated November 4, 2026.