Land School

The Experience

At the Lake Country Land School, learning springs from the land itself—nurtured by soil, sun, and the spirit of exploration.

Children don’t just observe the world here, they shape it.

They take initiative—planting, building, caring, and questioning— driven by wonder and a deep sense of purpose.

Each day, they engage with the rhythms of nature and the responsibilities of community, growing into thoughtful stewards of the earth.

On this land, children discover not only the world around them, but their own power to contribute, to connect, and to lead.

On this land, children come to know themselves as creative, capable, connected, and responsible beings.

A Working Farm

Student experiences at the Land School are an intentionally crafted and structured element of the Lake Country curriculum.

From Land School faculty visiting Children's House classrooms with Land School materials to multi-week farm stays in Junior High, opportunities for outdoor immersion are thoughtfully woven into the experience of every Lake Country student. 

Elementary and Junior High students visit the Land School on both single and multi-day trips throughout the year with their classrooms, and are invited to plan additional small group outings to explore specific interests. Students also have opportunities to participate in various camps and apprenticeships at the Land School over the summer. 

While at the Land School, students participate in stewardship of the working farm. Through everything from animal care to harvesting vegetables, Lake Country students develop practical life skills, a sense of responsibility, and an understanding and appreciation of what the land gives to us.

The Land School campus is also a place for community-building. Events and stewardship opportunities for families, staff, and alumni occur throughout the year, furthering the deep connection to the land not just for students, but our entire multi-generational community. 

Natural Learning Environments

The Land School provides students with opportunities for hands-on learning alongside dozens of animals in diverse natural landscapes including forests, wetlands, and prairie. 

• Home to llamas, sheep, chickens, roosters, guinea fowl, and other animals

• Vibrant produce and pollinator flower gardens

• Extensive trail system for exploration and study, including a solar system trail

• Pond and ravine environments

• Treehouse

• Bird Blind

• Thriving beehives

• Maple sugaring

• Apple orchard for seasonal harvests

• Monarch Prairie Labyrinth