School Partnerships

Delivering customized adventures to schools; meeting young people right where they are.

Hearty Roots partners with Lincoln County schools to deliver high-impact, outdoor-based programming that strengthens interpersonal skills and student well-being. Grounded in our core pillars—Adventure, Connection, and Reflection—our programs intentionally blend interpersonal learning with hands-on outdoor skills and camp craft. Our methodology is aligned with the CASEL framework, ensuring students build core competencies such as self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making.

We embed our team of experienced, trusted adult mentors directly into the school day—on school grounds—removing barriers while unlocking the proven benefits of time outdoors. Through purposeful challenges, team-based initiatives, and guided reflection, students practice communication, accountability, resilience, and leadership in real time.

Our facilitators specialize in group dynamics and inclusive program design, creating environments where every student is seen, valued, and supported—and where prosocial behavior is actively modeled and reinforced. Schools value this partnership because it is seamless, mission-aligned, and supportive of whole-child development. Just as importantly, this work allows us to meet students where they are, building trust and confidence that often leads to deeper engagement in our more immersive outdoor experiences beyond the school day.