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Greetings from the Sun Lodge and Semester 58! In October, 2023 we gathered on the newly constructed Sun…
In this letter from Aiden Downey, a parent from Semester 57 , Aiden shares about his daughter’s OA…
Camille Wick, Annual Fund Manager We are humbled by the continued support of you, our loyal donors, friends,…
At The Outdoor Academy, our students learn to live well together and become their best selves. One of…
FOMO is real. I know from personal experience that it can be hard to imagine leaving family, friends,…
After nearly 25 years of exceptional and deeply committed leadership as Executive Director at the Eagle’s Nest Foundation…
I am so thrilled to join Eagle’s Nest Foundation and the team here at The Outdoor Academy. Our…
When it comes to high school, there are two options. You can do what everyone else is doing,…
I am very pleased to share that beginning in late June, 2023 Jesse Pyles will assume the position…
The Blue Ridge Mountains in Western North Carolina are home to a rich and diverse array of wildlife….
Everyone knows that feeling you get when you arrive somewhere and know instantly- you brought too much stuff….