Eagle's Nest
The Outdoor Academy
of the Southern Appalachians
Foundation Camp Hante The Outdoor Academy
Experiential education for young people, promoting the natural world and the betterment of human character.
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Thank you for submitting your OA application. Your application will be reviewed after the additional forms are received.

Additional Forms

These forms must be completed as part of the application process. Please make sure the Online Application has already been completed.

Step 2: The following items must be mailed to:
The Outdoor Academy
43 Hart Road
Pisgah Forest, NC 28768
  • Completed essay question responses: Please answer the following questions on separate paper. (Typed answers are preferred.)
    • Why do you wish to attend The Outdoor Academy, and what do you hope to gain from the experience?
    • Tell us about an academic experience that excited you to learn and explore a subject in depth.
    • What are your short and long-term academic goals?
    • List any activities in which you are involved outside the classroom. Which ones are the most important to you and why?
  • A one-page personal collage
  • A copy of the applicant’s school transcript (grades from the past 2 years)
  • Two sealed teacher recommendations (one primary, one secondary)
  • A copy of a graded English or history essay
  • Completed OA financial aid form and SSS financial aid forms, if applicable.
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