Outside Kids Ocean Forest Kindergarten is a fully outdoor program for children ages 3 to 6, operating in public parks and beaches around Atlantic Beach. Classes run Monday through Friday, 9 am to 2 pm, from August to May, with weekly summer camps available in June and July.

Our curriculum blends the Cedarsong Forest Kindergarten approach, emphasizing nature immersion and child-led learning, with the Lifeways philosophy of relationship-based care, including low teacher-to-student ratios, seasonal crafts, music, and storytelling. Our teachers are trained and certified in both models.

Founded in 2018 by Lynn Coalson, Outside Kids grew from her storytelling events on Dutton Island. With a decades-long background in education and expertise in holistic learning, Lynn created a program that nurtures the whole child—head, hands, and heart—through exploration, movement, and meaningful relationships. Outside Kids is her answer to the question: "Why shouldn't school be fun?"