Bridges Outdoor School

Bridges Outdoor School Nature-based education; pre-k through 5th; thriving academically, socially, emotionally, physically

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08/19/2026

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08/14/2026

Breaking out the back to school lists! See you soon, Bridges families. We’ve missed you! 📚🥾

08/12/2026

If the Earth were your classroom, you wouldn’t have to look very far for a lesson.

What if we stopped thinking of nature as the place we go after learning…and started seeing it as one of the places where learning begins? 🌎

This is your reminder to allow childhood to be a little spacious. A little room to create & wonder, a little room to all...
08/10/2026

This is your reminder to allow childhood to be a little spacious. A little room to create & wonder, a little room to allow the world around us to become part of the lesson. 🌻

Every time we replace “Be careful!” with…✨ “What’s your plan?”✨ “Take your time.”✨ “You’ve got this.”…we invite children...
08/06/2026

Every time we replace “Be careful!” with…
✨ “What’s your plan?”
✨ “Take your time.”
✨ “You’ve got this.”
…we invite children to think instead of react. Confidence grows one challenge at a time. 👏🏼

As August arrives, there’s a familiar feeling in the air. The backpacks start appearing in stores, calendars begin to fi...
08/03/2026

As August arrives, there’s a familiar feeling in the air. The backpacks start appearing in stores, calendars begin to fill. Families squeeze in one last camping trip, one last creek day, one last slow summer afternoon. 🎒🏕️

Our encouragement? Don’t rush it.

Soak up every muddy shoe, every popsicle, every sunset, every barefoot adventure. Childhood has a way of moving faster than we’d like.

And when summer comes to a close… We’ll be here. Ready to welcome new explorers to our trails, to reunite with familiar faces, and spend another year learning where childhood thrives best—outside. 🌳

Here’s to one last beautiful stretch of summer… and to a school year filled with curiosity, friendship, and unforgettable adventures. ☀️

07/29/2026

Tell me you go to outdoor school without telling me. 😂

07/27/2026

Everyone is talking about giving kids a “90’s Summer”… and we get it! People aren’t really chasing a decade, they’re chasing a feeling.✨Neighborhood adventures, muddy shoes, creek stomping, hours spent outside without anyone checking the clock, and friendships that grow naturally. 🤝☀️🌳

But the truth is… children don’t magically stop needing those things when summer ends. They still need movement, wonder, and meaningful friendships. They still need opportunities to solve problems, ask questions, and explore the natural world around them.

That’s why, at Bridges, we believe the best parts of childhood deserve a place in every season. We believe the school year can still feel like childhood should. The trails are always open, come join us!
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The best reading nook?✔️ A big log.✔️ A couple great books.✔️ A good friend.
07/23/2026

The best reading nook?

✔️ A big log.

✔️ A couple great books.

✔️ A good friend.

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Dallas Center, IA
50063

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 2:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 2:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 2:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 2:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 2:30pm

Telephone

+15157208590

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