The purpose of our work at Eagle's Nest Foundation is to provide hands-on educational programs for young people that encourage connection to the natural world and build the understanding of self within community. The organization believes in the ideals of equality, honesty, belonging and self-awareness.

From the original summer camp, founded in 1927, Eagle's Nest Foundation was chartered as non-profit 501c3 educational organization in 1950.   The Foundation provides oversight of Eagle's Nest Camp, Hante Adventures and The Outdoor Academy of the Southern Appalachians, an academic semester school.