The Outdoor Academy

The Outdoor Academy A semester boarding school for 10th and 11th graders focusing on hands on classes, outdoor leadership, and intentional community.

Get ready for the semester of a lifetime!

Highlights from Orientation Trek ✨There’s nothing like starting your OA semester together in the mountains and forests o...
08/27/2026

Highlights from Orientation Trek ✨

There’s nothing like starting your OA semester together in the mountains and forests of Western North Carolina!

And they’re off! 🥾🌲Semester 63 is heading out on their Orientation Trek where they’ll learn together, take on new challe...
08/25/2026

And they’re off! 🥾🌲

Semester 63 is heading out on their Orientation Trek where they’ll learn together, take on new challenges, and get to know their new peers.

Happy trails!

08/22/2026

Semester 63 starts today! 📚🌲

We’re so excited to welcome our newest OA students and kick off a semester full of learning, adventure, and community. Here we go, S63!

08/20/2026

Meet the new OA Residential Life Team! 🏡🌲

Our residents help make campus feel like home by bringing their own experiences, interests, and plenty of personality to the OA community.

We’re excited for Semester 63 to get to know this crew! 💚

Registration for Craft Nest is Open! 🍂🪵Craft Nest is a weekend workshop for high school students to slow down, learn new...
08/19/2026

Registration for Craft Nest is Open! 🍂🪵

Craft Nest is a weekend workshop for high school students to slow down, learn new skills, and get creative.

From green wood carving and blacksmithing to linocut, fabric arts, and more, students will spend the weekend creating alongside plenty of time for waterfall hikes, good food, games, and fall in the mountains.

Learn more and Register: https://www.enf.org/craft-nest/

08/17/2026

5 days until Semester 63!

The countdown is officially ON. We can’t wait to welcome you to OA! 💡 OA Alumni: What’s one piece of advice you’d give S63 before they arrive? 💡

Naomi is heading to The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill! She will be on the pre-health track, and is excited...
08/14/2026

Naomi is heading to The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill! She will be on the pre-health track, and is excited to keep building community like she learned at OA.

Congratulations to Naomi and all of our alumni heading off to college and other next adventures!

Semester 63 Fall Bucket List:✅ Cozy campfire✅ Swimming and paddling in the lake✅ Class on the dock✅ Enjoy the fall color...
08/13/2026

Semester 63 Fall Bucket List:

✅ Cozy campfire
✅ Swimming and paddling in the lake
✅ Class on the dock
✅ Enjoy the fall colors
✅ Local apple picking
✅ Dress up and go trick-or-treating in town
✅ Gather for community Thanksgiving
✅ Crochet a warm scarf
✅ Trek in the autumn air

Fall Fest at the Nest is back 🍂 Registration Open!Join us October 16–18 for a weekend of classic Eagle’s Nest fun with a...
08/12/2026

Fall Fest at the Nest is back 🍂 Registration Open!

Join us October 16–18 for a weekend of classic Eagle’s Nest fun with activities, good food, singing, a silent auction, square dancing, a bonfire, and plenty of time together here in Pisgah Forest.

Come enjoy fall in the mountains with the Eagle’s Nest community 🧡🍁

Register now: https://www.enf.org/fall-fest-at-the-nest-2026/

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43 Hart Road
Pisgah Forest, NC
28768

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