Outdoor Learning
Our forests, creeks, and meadows become extensions of the classroom. Learners explore the natural world, investigate questions, and build resilience through meaningful time outdoors.
Curiosity & Inquiry
At GAP, questions drive learning. Students investigate ideas, explore real-world problems, and develop the confidence to think deeply and independently.
Community & Collaboration
Learning happens in a supportive, relationship-centered environment where students work together, share ideas, and grow as members of a caring community.
Hands-On Discovery
Children learn by doing. Through projects, experiments, building, and creative work, students turn ideas into action and develop real problem-solving skills.
Experience why our children are HAPPY to learn!
What Makes Us Special?
At Green Adventure Project School, we nurture each child’s natural curiosity through inquiry, exploration, and meaningful experiences. Learning happens both in the classroom and in the forests, creeks, and fields that surround us, where students investigate questions, collaborate with peers, and discover how their ideas shape the world around them.
Our small, relationship-centered community helps children build confidence, independence, and resilience as they grow into thoughtful learners. Through hands-on projects and real problem solving, students develop the skills and curiosity they need to thrive in any learning environment.
At Green Adventure Project School, curiosity leads the way. Learners explore questions, build ideas, and engage with the natural world around them through hands-on projects and outdoor discovery. In our small, supportive community, students grow into confident, thoughtful thinkers who understand how their ideas can shape the world.
Learning in Nature
A warm and nurturing environment with a professional and well-trained, experienced faculty.
Inquiry That Drives Learning
An innovative learning environment that fosters deeper thought and stimulates questioning and student-led research.
Hands-On Discovery
Opportunities for parent involvement in the school’s culture.
A Close-Knit Community
Natural play areas and gardens that the children assist in caring for, promoting responsibility and independence.
Growing Confident Learners
Home-like learning environments that the children assist in caring for, promoting responsibility and independence.
The Essentials
Place-Based Education
When children form meaningful connections to the places around them, they become more observant, engaged, and empowered. At Green Adventure Project School, learning is rooted in place-based education, where the landscape itself becomes a powerful teacher.
Our campus at Triple C Camp serves as an expansive outdoor classroom where forests, creeks, and open fields invite exploration, collaboration, and discovery. Across 35 beautiful acres, learners investigate questions, work together on hands-on projects, and build lasting friendships as they engage deeply with the natural world.
Through daily experiences outdoors, students develop curiosity, resilience, and a strong sense of connection to both their community and the environment around them.
Visit Us
920 Camp Road
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Green Adventure Project School is located at Triple C Camp, five miles south of Interstate 64 off Route 20 in scenic southern Albemarle County. A helpful landmark is the Vintage Market/Liberty Gas Station. The entrance to Triple C Camp is approximately 1/3 mile south of the gas station on the east side of Route 20. Look for the large white Triple C Camp sign marking Camp Road.
Admissions
Our admissions process is quite easy. Choosing a school for your child is an important decision. During your tour, any questions on our learning method and philosophy will be answered to ensure that our school is a good fit for your child.
Take the first step toward joining Green Adventure Project School:
1. Submit an inquiry form
2. Schedule a school tour
3. Submit an Application Form
Parent Testimonials
“We couldn’t be happier with our experience here. The teachers are warm, patient, and truly invested in every child’s growth. Our child has become more confident, independent, and excited to learn each day. It’s comforting to know they are in a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment.”
“This school has been a wonderful place for our family. The curriculum is engaging, the classrooms are inviting, and the staff always goes above and beyond. We’ve seen incredible progress in our child’s social and academic development. We highly recommend this program to any parent looking for quality care and education.”