Hey! Let’s Play!

Children need the freedom and time to play.
​Play is not a ​luxury, play is a necessity.

Madison Valley Adventure Academy is an alternative preK-5th grade educational program that serves children in a mixed age indoor/outdoor classroom. Our curriculum combines elements of Montessori, Waldorf, and Reggio Emilio programs while utilizing nature-based and hands-on experiential learning to provide children with a well-rounded education.

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Play Matters

Benefits of outdoor play:

• Improves creativity and problem solving: natural materials are open-ended and easily adapted. Nature gives children a space to test out new ideas and experiences.
• Offers opportunity for healthy risk-taking: students exposed to the outdoors have the opportunity to climb, run, jump, and more. Experiencing failure and success in this relatively safe environment helps develop physical skills and boundaries.
• Fosters an emotional connection to nature: children who have positive experiences in nature are more likely to become stewards of its care.
• Develops social skills: as different aspects of our personalities emerge through our engagement with the natural world, so do our relationships develop differently out of doors. Here kids socialize gradually, with more choice about how and when.

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SUMMER CAMP

Our Summer program is the perfect way for your kiddo (ages 4-12) to spend the summer! Our program focuses on meeting the unique needs and interests of each child, incorporating monthly themes, play, outdoor exploration, gardening, hands-on activities, and will address your child's individual learning goals at our awesome and safe facility in downtown Ennis, Montana.

Hours are 9-3 Monday through Friday.
We offer a weekly rate, a monthly rate, and a discounted rate for the full summer!

Contact us or CLICK HERE to learn more!

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NATURE SCHOOL

Madison Valley Adventure Academy is an alternative preK-5th grade educational program that serves children in a mixed age indoor/outdoor classroom. Our curriculum combines elements of Montessori, Waldorf, and Reggio Emilio programs while utilizing nature-based and hands-on experiential learning to provide children with a well-rounded education.

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CONTACT us to learn more about our Programs!