Homeschool in the Woods

Spring session 2025, Fridays 12:30-2:00, April 11-May 30

Join teacher Kiki and friends for fun and learning in the forest! Families with school age children are welcome to join us for this student-centered learning experience. Learners may choose to create a nature journal as a way to guide and document their independent questions and discoveries. By writing, sketching and gathering objects such as mushroom spore prints or pressed plants, students will formulate understandings while building deep connections with the natural world, themselves and others. Each day will include self-directed play and exploration at Basecamp as well as a hike through the woods and waterways of Doolittle County Park and Gales Pond.

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who can attend?

The Homeschool in the Woods program is designed for families with school age children. Babes in arms are always welcome for no additional fee.

When and where will we meet?

The Homeschool in the Woods program meets on Fridays, 12:30 - 2pm, at Doolittle County Park, N. 112th Ave, Hart, Michigan.

Spring Session Fridays, April 11 - May 30, 2025 (8 weeks)
Fall Session September 12 - November 14, 2025 (10 weeks)

Program Cost and financial aid

The enrollment fee is $80/ child for the 8 week 2025 Spring Session and $100 for the Fall 2025 Session. A 10% family discount is available when enrolling multiple children living in the same household. To obtain the family discount please enter the code E5EXNV8 at checkout. This program is approved for reimbursement for WLACE families.

How Do I Register?

Fill out the Enrollment Form here and continue on to make full payment or a $25 non-refundable deposit to hold your spot. Registration is open until program capacity is met.

what is the cancellation policy?

Registration cancellations requested up to the date of programming will receive a refund less the non-refundable deposit.

How will participant safety be ensured?

Nature play entails some risks. Children are encouraged to run, climb, jump and splash as well as to explore and examine the local flora and fauna. Safety instruction, along with respect for both the beauty and hazards of nature, is an integral part of our Forest School programs.

Must a parent/ guardian attend with my child?

Families may make arrangements among themselves to ‘take turns’ being the attending adult for up to three children.

Questions? Contact Kiki at kari.wilson@macd.org