Choosing the Right
Group for You
Barefoot University Forest School Groups
Barefoot University
BU Grace
BU WILD
BU Collective
Barefoot University
The Core BU Experience
BU groups are official BU groups and designed for kids k-12. BU groups are our original forest school model for 36 weeks of outdoor learning with a yearly focus.
- Weekly gatherings are on public land
- Groups are facilitated by BU trained leaders
- Parents remained actively involved
- Child led learning
- Enrollment is open to the public
BU Grace
Barefoot University: Rooted in Grace
BU Grace groups are official BU groups designed for kids K-12. Grace groups follow our original forest school model for 36 weeks of outdoor learning with a yearly focus but with added Biblical content.
- Weekly forest school gatherings on public land
- Groups facilitated by BU trained leaders
- Parents remained actively involve
- Child led learning + Christian Worldview
- Members and leaders sign a statement of faith
- Enrollment is open to the public
BU WILD
Wilderness Immersion & Leadership Development
BU Wild groups are designed for teenagers who want to deepen their forest school connections. Wild emphasizes experiential learning, allowing teens to explore academic concepts through direct interaction with their environment.
- BU Wild groups run Sep-May
- Structured environment of project based and academic learning
- Field Guides are trained by BU
- Drop off program
BU Collective
Local Leader-Organized Groups
BU Collective groups are not official BU groups. This program is an opportunity for organizers to have private groups that are not under the oversight of BU, with families purchasing our curriculum.
- Organizers set the group details
- Families receive content and supplies
- Groups are private and by invite only