The Simple

Joy School

Joyful learning made simple.

Welcome to The Simple Joy School, a hub for outdoor learning in Dalton, Georgia! Here you can join us for arts and crafts, cooking, and nature projects followed by free-play in nature. Our classes are held weekly on Saturdays and Sundays to accommodate school and work schedules. Check out our calendar for upcoming class offerings!

  • The Simple Joy School would love to bring together the families of Dalton, Georgia by offering engaging and affordable classes for children of all ages! We welcome community members to lead classes in their areas of expertise to broaden the scope of our learning opportunities.

  • Our mission at The Simple Joy School is to provide unique learning opportunities to families in Dalton, Georgia through specialized, outdoor classes ranging from arts and crafts to cooking and gardening.

  • Our approach is simple: Caring, creative, community. Our classes are held outdoors and centered around natural rhythms. We keep costs low to create access to as many families in our community.

  • Learning and Play for Children of All Ages

  • Community-Led Classes

  • Play-Based Learning

  • New Themes and Materials Each Month