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Student-Teacher Ratio 12:1

Project-based and environmental-related lessons that are engaging and fun; all the while weaving in epic survival skills, ancestral living skills, and natural history education!  

We will offer a vast education outdoors, immersing students in a learning environment, in ways that traditional models can’t. With a whole-child-led focus, students become invested in their education and foster a lifelong relationship with the land, their mentors and classmates, and the community. Here students are supported to push their own boundaries through safe mentor-led supported risks, thereby teaching them independence, confidence, resilience, and perseverance.  

Offering more in an outdoor environment allows children to develop a strong sense of self and a natural love of science, creativity, writing, natural history, art with Clay, as well as the wild elements and more. In this design, children are naturally accessing their whole imaginations, incorporating their whole focus while growing into amazing earth stewards. 

Our curriculum is full of opportunity, just like the natural world, and we plan on being flexible and opportunistic just as we would on any trip into the wilderness! We may spend more or less time on a given subject based on the interest or abilities of the students, or on the cooperation of the weather. 

We are working with our professional and lay leaders to take a balanced and active approach, currently there is no mask mandate in our locations but we allow choice and supportive guidance if a child/family chooses to wear a mask or not wear their mask. 

What they will learn? 

Students learn critical thinking and stewardship in small-group, nature-based lessons that are safe, engaging, fun, and memorable. The core program is held and woven together by Marisa Bean with her thoughtfully chosen teachers.   

Who can participate?

Participants include homeschooling families interested in participating in a nature-based program that fosters respect for the earth and a deepened awareness of the interconnectedness of all life.

To view Teen-Specific camping weekends, please click HERE. 

How We Teach:

  • Small groups
  • Hands-on projects
  • Guided exploration
  • Stories, games, writing activities
  • Student-centered activities
  • Acute observation and inquiry skill
  • Low instructor-to-student ratios 

Where do we meet: We meet at Stevens Creek Thursdays 10-3 pm.  Refer to our website for more information on the over all description.

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5.0 (4)
(Nature-Led Education & Outdoor Adventures)
May 28, 2022 - Aruna Nathan
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Our son attended BEAN at the Steven's Creek location for the past year. He LOVED it! He said ' what sets BEAN apart from other Nature programs is that they are kind; not just to humans or kids, but to Nature, plants, creatures. They teach you these things by being that way and I want BEAN to be part of my life for all my homeschooling years.'. Not only do they learn essential survival skills, life skills, self care and responsibility, they learn how to be care takers of their future world! Marisa and her crew are wonderful and model what is needed to improve our planet. WE wholeheartedly recommend BEAN. We look forward to our day at BeAn and sorely miss it during holidays. Thank you Marisa and team!
Bean In Nature
May 30, 2022
Dear Aruna, Thank you so much for your kind review!
(Nature-Led Education & Outdoor Adventures)
May 15, 2022 - Kiran Favre
BEan in Nature is a great program! They work at a lot of different locations, one of them being my work at an elementary school. They come and teach the kids about gardening, the environment, and about being a part of a community. I would really recommend this program to anyone with children.
(Nature-Led Education & Outdoor Adventures)
April 16, 2022 - Jean Naughton
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Wonderful program and my son thoroughly loves it. Being in nature, learning all kinds of skills, connecting with the land- he comes back with a peace within him that is hard to describe. He could spend all day there and is always excited to go back again. I wish all children were so lucky...or all adults !!
Bean In Nature
May 10, 2022
Thank you Jean for taking the time to share with us the excitement your son when out in the wild with his weekly program! We are grateful you see the benefits of nature connection time for your child and for adults, we do TOO!
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