Wild Crescent Forest School
By Wild Crescent Forest School
Child-led, nature-based outdoor exploration program for kids ages 5–11 at local parks in the Lakewood and surrounding areas. Children explore, play, problem-solve, and build confidence through hands-on experiences in nature. Sessions focus on creativity, resiliency, social-emotional skills, mindfulness, and natural discovery.
Additional Activity Details
Sessions rotate between park locations including Bear Creek Greenbelt, Crown Hill Park, and Maple Grove Park. Program also serves the Wheat Ridge and Golden areas. Lead educators are CPR and Wilderness First Aid certified with backgrounds in elementary education. Program is license-exempt as a single-skill nature connection program.
About Wild Crescent Forest School
Wild Crescent Forest School is a nature-based, child-centered program that supports the whole child through immersive outdoor experiences. Grounded in the forest school philosophy, it centers on exploration, creativity, and supported risk-taking in natural settings like forests and open spaces. Instead of a fixed curriculum, children are encouraged to follow their curiosity, building confidence, resilience, and social-emotional skills through hands-on play. The result is a learning environment that feels both joyful and intentional, where children develop independence and problem-solving skills within a safe and thoughtfully guided structure.
The school is founded and led by CodyAnne Corpening, an experienced educator with a background spanning classrooms, camps, and outdoor programs. With training in elementary education and youth mental health, she brings a balanced approach that combines professional expertise with a deep respect for childhood and nature. Her philosophy is further shaped by learning from Indigenous communities, blending traditional perspectives with modern educational practices. For parents, this means a program led with care, clarity, and a strong commitment to each child’s growth, well-being, and connection to the natural world.
