OUTDOOR EDUCATION | PE

The Learning Community Outdoor Education

OUTDOOR EDUCATION

TLC’s outdoor education curriculum fosters students’ compassion, collaboration, creativity, courage, curiosity, and commitment to and within the natural environment.

Program Objectives

  • Individual growth and self-awareness through connecting with nature
  • Comfort and fun in the outdoors
  • Greater understanding and appreciation of the natural world
  • Skill development
  • Community engagement with mixed-age groups
  • Immersive learning
  • Mentoring/leadership training
  • Trust
  • TEAMwork

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

A formal PE class is offered once a week for each class, where there is a focus on basic skills, fitness, and team games/sports. In the past we have held sessions in tai chi, soccer, archery, yoga, basketball, rock climbing, tennis, volleyball, ultimate frisbee, kick ball, and hiking. Additionally, the K/1 and 2/3/4 classes have a mindful stretching, hiking, or woods play class each quarter of the year.

Students enjoy hiking, canoeing, backpacking, rock climbing, and gardening in Outdoor Education classes.

TLC is one of six schools that make up the Hospitality League of Asheville. Through this program, students in grades 6/8 have the option of participating in flag football, basketball, and soccer.

The Learning Community Physical Education

SCHOOL HOURS

Kindergarten – 3rd grade:

  • Monday through Thursday from 8:20 a.m. – 2:50 p.m.
  • Fridays from 8:20 a.m. – 1:50 p.m.

Grades 4th – 8th:

  • Monday through Thursday from 8:20 a.m. – 3:10 p.m.
  • Fridays from 8:20 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

THE LEARNING COMMUNITY SCHOOL
1220 Bee Tree Rd
Swannanoa, NC 28778
828.686.3080
info@thelearningcommunity.org

The Learning Community School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, age (40 or older), religious belief, genetic information, or national and ethnic origin in administration of its admissions, hiring practices, educational policies, scholarship and financial assistance programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.