Can my child participate in Element Nature Program if they go to school?

We operate Elements Nature Program (ENP) during the school day for children who are homeschooled or preschool-aged. Children in traditional schools will not be available to join ENP.

Many of our traditionally schooling friends join us at Summer Elements Nature Camp!

How often do they have to participate?

ENP operates 3 days a week from Sept - June. Full enrollment is required. For less of a commitment, we currently offer session based programs, including Family Days for children ages 0-5 with a caregiver, and Homeschool Enrichment courses for learners ages 7-12.

How many children participate in each session?

At ENP we have between 12-15 children present each year. Our staff to child ratio is 1:5, 1:4, or 1:3 at different times of the day. Children are separated by skill level or interest at times during academic lessons.

Do you offer scholarships?

Yes! We are grateful to have community members who support our mission and donate to our scholarship fund. Those who need a scholarship for Elements Nature Program are encouraged to apply ASAP. To apply for a scholarship click here.

I’d love for my toddler to attend your program. Do you have programs for toddlers?

Unfortunately, we do not have the capacity to care for toddlers in our programs, as we do not have proper facilities for diapering and potty training. We also play in open spaces, and on an actively working farm, and to ensure safety for all, we begin welcoming children into our Elements Nature Program at age 4. We invite younger learners under age 5 to join us with their family at Family Day.

Are parents allowed to stay for the day?

Yes! Parents are welcome to stay for the day, especially if the child is needing their parents company for transitioning into the program. We also welcome parents who want to volunteer on a regular basis.

Do you offer afterschool programs?

Yes! Check out our Afterschool Enrichment page here!

Do you offer scholarships?

Yes! We are grateful to have community members who support our mission and donate to our summer scholarship fund. Those who need a scholarship for Summer Elements or Adventure Camp are encouraged to apply ASAP. To apply for a scholarship click here.

I have children under 5 and older children, as well. Can I bring older siblings to Family Day?

Yes! Siblings of learners ages 0-5 are welcome to join!

Do you offer drop-in sessions?

During some sessions, we may be able to offer drop-in sessions, if space allows. Drop-in options will be made available one week before the start of programming and can be booked on our customer portal using the Punch Pass system. You will only need to use a punch pass for one child; any other children will be added to your enrollment after you “punch in”. Check out a video here on how to purchase and use Punch Passes for a drop-in session:

• Purchasing a Family Day Drop In Pass

• Using a Punch Pass

How does your pricing system work?

To promote affordability and access to nature based programs, Elements offers a tiered payment system for all programs.

Tier 1 - Pay it forward! Covers the full cost of your program and a portion to a family in need. 

Tier 2 - Covers the full cost of your program.

Tier 3 - A subsidized option. Covers a partial cost of your program to meet the needs of families with fewer resources.

Can I change my tier between sessions or programs?

Yes! If you’ve joined us for a program in the past, you aren’t required to select the same tier when enrolling in future programs.