Pine Hill

We like getting lost in the woods. That’s why Pine Hill, our 12-acre outdoor education center, is such an important part of Bement. Under towering cottonwoods and maples, our students lose themselves in building fairy homes, exploring pond life, journaling about their day, and admiring the beautiful signs of spring that courageously show up after every single winter. While at Pine Hill, students work to overcome group initiatives, run through the woods playing imaginary games, and enjoy picnic lunches huddled around a fire. Students learn first hand that hard work,  resilience, and determination are necessary to overcome obstacles, but that they don’t have to come at the expense of kindness, collaboration, and grace for one’s own mistakes. Our hope is that the positive memories created at Pine Hill inspire an understanding of and respect for nature, while also providing students with a unique shared experience that links them to their peers.

With hiking trails, a vernal pond and both an outdoor and indoor classroom space, Pine Hill is a crucial link between our school and the breathtaking nature that surrounds us. From summer camps to snowy winter days, students are engaged in intentional social-emotional learning, critical thinking, and unstructured play experiences that help to boost students’ confidence, motivation to learn, and overall well-being. At Pine Hill, students spend time intentionally building the community that makes Bement such a remarkable place.