Homeschool Enrichment
In our homeschool enrichment group, children ages 6–12 spend their time 100% outdoors exploring, creating, and playing freely within a small, mixed-age community.
With a strong focus on nature study, our little naturalists explore their local ecosystems, observe seasonal changes, and investigate the plants and animals around them. They’re invited to ask questions, test ideas, record data, and observe closely, building real understanding through direct experience.
Fascination leads the way, and learning unfolds through shared discoveries, conversations, and hands-on experiences that feel exciting and memorable.
Their days are shaped by curiosity. They climb, build, imagine, and discover at their own pace. Unstructured, child-led play is an essential part of each day. In these moments, children follow their own ideas, take appropriate risks, solve problems, and engage deeply with the world around them, building creativity, social and communication skills, and resilience in ways that can’t be rushed or replicated.
Our Guides carefully observe, offering thoughtful support when needed while allowing children the freedom to explore, problem-solve, and grow independently.
This kind of play is not extra, it’s foundational, even for big kids (and adults!).
Art, storytelling, and creative project invitations are woven throughout, helping children process what they discover, strengthen critical thinking, and grow in their ability to express ideas clearly and confidently, both verbally and in writing.
There’s no homework. Families are free to use their curriculum of choice at home and to incorporate our optional extension activities as much – or as little – as it suits their needs and lifestyle.
Our program is thoughtfully designed to expand access to meaningful learning, connection, and participation for children who have historically faced barriers, cultivating a community where children of many abilities learn and grow alongside one another.
Interested in joining? Complete our Interest Form
location
We meet 100% outdoors in parks and natural areas in and around Waynesboro, Virginia.
We meet in a single location for at least 1 whole term in order to foster a sense of place.
Participants are informed of our exact location prior to the start of each term.
schedule
Choose one or both cohorts (pending availability)
Fall Term 2026 (13 weeks)
| Tuesday Cohort | Thursday Cohort | |
|---|---|---|
| Time | 12:00 – 4:00 pm | 12:00 – 4:00 pm |
| First Day | Tuesday, August 18 | Thursday, August 20 |
| Last Day | Tuesday, November 17 | Thursday, November 19 |
| Fall Break | Tuesday, September 15 | Thursday, September 17 |
| Make-up Days | December 1, 8, 15 | December 3, 10, 17 |
Thanksgiving Break: November 23-27
Holiday Break: December 21 – January 8
Winter Term 2027 (8 weeks)
| Tuesday Cohort | Thursday Cohort | |
|---|---|---|
| Time | 12:00 – 4:00 pm | 12:00 – 4:00 pm |
| First Day | Tuesday, January 12 | Thursday, January 14 |
| Last Day | Tuesday, March 2 | Thursday, March 4 |
| Make-up Days | March 9, May 18, 25 | March 11, May 20, 27 |
Break between terms: March 8-12
Spring Term 2027 (8 weeks)
| Tuesday Cohort | Thursday Cohort | |
|---|---|---|
| Time | 12:00 – 4:00 pm | 12:00 – 4:00 pm |
| First Day | Tuesday, March 16 | Thursday, March 18 |
| Last Day | Tuesday, May 11 | Thursday, May 13 |
| Spring Break | Tuesday, April 13 | Thursday, April 15 |
| Make-up Days | May 18, 25 | May 20, 27 |
Cost and Billing
One non-refundable annual $50 registration fee per household.
$30 materials fee per child each term (fall, winter, spring)
| fall term (13 weeks) | winter term (8 weeks) | spring term (8 weeks) | |
| 1 day/week | $585 | $360 | $360 |
| 2 days/week | $1092 | $672 | $672 |
Choose to pay per term or make monthly payments August-May.
Discounts are available for siblings enrolled together and for families whose parent or caregiver volunteers or serves as their child’s one-on-one support.