A half-day in the mountains, with your co-op.
Once-a-week half-day climbing and hiking outings for homeschool co-ops, led by a certified outdoor professional.
Homeschool weeks need real outdoors — not another indoor afternoon.
Finding a trusted climbing and hiking outing that fits a co-op calendar is hard. Coordinating gear, permits, and a qualified guide is even harder. Most options are full-day camps that do not match a weekly homeschool rhythm.
Dogwood Mountain School handles all of it — so your co-op gets the real thing.
A Seamless Half-Day of Adventure
You handle drop-off. We handle the rest.
Morning Meetup
Families drop off at a designated Chattanooga meetup. We will confirm the spot after you join the waitlist.
Expert-led Outing
We head to local crags or trails for climbing or hiking, depending on the week.
Everything Handled
Gear, permits, snacks, and water are all included. Kids just need to show up in clothes ready for adventure.
Live Photo Updates
Receive a private link to see photos of your child's outing as the morning unfolds.
Parent Pickup
Tired, happy, and full of stories. Parents pick up at the same meetup around midday.
Meet Your Guide
Dogwood Mountain School is led by Garrett Price — a Wilderness First Responder (WFR) certified climbing coach and educator who has spent years guiding and mentoring kids in the outdoors.
Wilderness First Responder
WFR-certified to manage medical emergencies in the backcountry — safety is the foundation of every outing.
Climbing Coach
Coached climbers as young as 7 at Mesa Rim, from private lessons to competition teams.
A Decade With Youth
Dean of Students and school Program Director, mentoring kids in grades 7–12.
Invest in Their Independence
Climbing and hiking for homeschool co-ops
Once a week. Half a day. Gear, permits, snacks, and expert instruction included. Join the waitlist and we will share details as outings take shape.
Now forming in Chattanooga
Join the waitlist so we can reach your co-op as weekly outings come together. No commitment required.