Homeschool Enrichment Group

Imagine greeting your muddy, bright-eyed child. He smells of grass and sunshine, and is full of stories from the day.

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, 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.

Click here for an overview of our daily rhythms

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

2025 – 2026 Tuesdays

10:00 am – 2:15 pm

Spring 2026:

March 24 – May 26, 2026

Spring Break – April 14

Make-Up Day – n/a

2026 – 2027 Tuesdays and/or Thursdays

(pick Tuesday, Thursday, or both)

12:00 – 4:00 pm

Fall 2026 (13 weeks):

August 18 – November 19

Fall Break – September 14-18

Make-up Days – December 1, 3, 8, 10

Winter 2027 (8 weeks):

January 12 – March 4

Break or Make-Up Days – March 9, 11

Extra Make-Up Days – May 18, 20, 25, 27

Spring 2027 (8 weeks):

March 16 – May 13

Spring Break – April 12-16

Make-Up Days – May 18, 20, 25, 27

Cost & Billing

Non-refundable yearly $50 registration fee per household.

$30 materials fee per child each term (fall, winter, spring)

Spring 2026 Tuition

9 week term – 1 day/week – $450 (will be prorated for any who start partway though)

2026 – 2027 Tuition

	fall term (13 weeks)	winter term (8 weeks)	spring term (8 weeks)
1 day/week	$585	$360	$360
2 days/week	$1092	$672	$672

Discounts

Discounted rates are available for siblings who participate together and in exchange for parent volunteer hours

Payment Options

10 Predictable Equal Monthly Payments – Tuition for all 3 terms divided equally between August, September, October, November, December, January, February, March, April, and May

Pay Per Term (3 Payments) – Pay for Fall Term in August, Winter Term in January, and Spring Term in March (5% discount off the prices posted above)

Flexible Monthly billing – This pay-as-you-go option is helpful for families navigating disabilities or chronic health conditions

Questions? Check out our FAQ page or Click here to learn more about our enrollment process