Anothen Outdoor Academy
WELCOME TO
THE OUTDOORS
ANOTHEN MEANS FROM ABOVE, FROM HEAVEN OR GOD, FROM THE FIRST & FROM THE BEGINNING
In search of a better way, we rediscovered something timeless.
Our small, private school in Mansfield, TX isn’t the first forest school—and we didn’t invent the idea of letting children play and learn outdoors, but we chose this path on purpose and with conviction. Studies consistently show that time spent in nature during early childhood enhances cognitive development, emotional well-being, social growth, and academic achievement.
Outdoor learning sparks curiosity, builds resilience, and strengthens problem-solving and critical thinking. It invites children to explore, ask questions, and grow in ways that traditional classrooms often can’t offer.
We are a Christian, veteran-owned school on a 22-acre campus in Mansfield, serving children from 18 months through 6th grade. We are not affiliated with any church or outside organization—just a team of passionate educators committed to helping children thrive through the wonder of God’s natural world.
Enroll for 2025-26
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Enroll for 2025-26 〰️
‘25-’26 Enrollment | Now Open
Limited spots available for 2025-2026.
Offering preschool and
Kindergarten through 6th grade.
OUR PROGRAM
Anothen Outdoor Academy is a nature-based school located in Mansfield, Texas that strives to provide students with the experience of our natural environment while they discover new things and grow in mind, body and Christ.
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