Nature Studies & Homeschool Enrichment Programs

Ages 7-12 years old

First class free for new participants!!

Fall 2026 Registration opens June 1!

 
 

About Elements Nature-based Homeschool Enrichment

Elements Homeschool Enrichment Programs are drop-off courses designed for children age 7-12 years. During these courses, children and an Elements educator will engage in open ended and guided exploration of the topic at hand. Learners will also engage in community building activities that promote social and interpersonal awareness. Drop in for one class or spend the day immersed in science, creativity, and the natural world at Elements Learning Collaborative!

Elements courses at RTB, are held outdoors as often as the weather will allow. When needed, we will take cover in the Yurt and will only cancel in the event of extreme weather. We encourage waterproof shoes/boots and appropriate outerwear. We meet Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Children enrolled in an AM and PM course on the same day are welcome to bring a lunch and eat with peers and the Elements educator for an additional $10/day fee. Please add the lunch hour program to your cart when checking out.

New! We’re now offering even more options!

  • Early drop off is now available for morning courses for an added fee!

  • Just taking one class? Your learner can still join their friends for lunch! Stay late after your morning class or arrive early for your afternoon class to share lunch with friends. Add our Lunch Hour fee in the portal!

  • Use our Punch Pass feature under the Shop section of our customer portal to add a single day of lunch!

 

FALL SESSION: 13 WEEKS

Week of Sept 8 – Dec 10 (NO CLASS Nov 24-26)

*Limit 8 -10 kids per course

 

  • This unique project-based learning adventure blends culinary science and hands-on art projects, transforming everyday ingredients into delicious creations and creative masterpieces. Explore the chemistry behind watching dough rise and baking bread. Practice the art of presentation by creating visually stunning (and tasty!) dishes. Work on exciting multi-step projects with garden design, recipe development, and indoor and outdoor cooking. Build confidence and practical skills all while fostering independence and creativity.

  • This class transforms math practice into play, using engaging games and puzzles to help learners strengthen their foundational math knowledge, improve mental calculation speed, and sharpen problem-solving skills.  Students will explore concepts like logic, strategy, and numerical fluency in a fun interactive environment that encourages critical thinking and builds math confidence. 

 
 

  • In this course we will practice mindfulness, bringing our awareness to our surroundings. We will participate in activities that heighten our senses to engage with the life that surrounds us and create from its inspiration! We will explore writing poetry and stories, building with found natural materials, painting with natural pigments and more!

  • In this course we will learn the basic elements of theater by performing and being audience members for one another. Theater helps us grow our social emotional and collaboration skills. We will support and uplift one another to use our imagination and play! We will partake in activities that help us practice self confidence, empathy, improvisation skills, character development, movement, voice, story creation, prop usage, dialogue, ensemble movement, puppetry and more!

 
 

  • Turn curiosity into discovery in our exciting STEM focused Nature Study class focused on the power of weather and the vital journey of water! Designed for young explorers, this hands-on program uses scientific tools and materials to bring Earth’s atmosphere to life. Join us for an immersive, tactile learning experience that ignites a passion for science and engineering!

  • This course will further develop a love of reading, strengthen critical engagement with literature, practice speaking and writing analytically about literature with their peers.  Learners will choose their own books (and their own pace) to dive deeper into literary analysis and have more in-depth discussions. Learners will come together to talk about, act out, and create based on themes, symbols, motifs, character development, conflict, literary devices, cultural relevance, and other elements at work in each book. Students will also practice analytic writing and receive feedback from others.

 
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Program Cost (per child)

Tier 1 - $30 per class / $15/hr

Tier 2 - $25 per class / $12.5/hr

Tier 3 - $20 per class / $10/hr

Tier 1 - Pay it forward! Covers the full cost of your program and a portion to a family in need. Thank you for helping keep our program equitable!!

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.

*Course lengths vary between 10-13 weeks. Total cost per session will be based on number of weeks.

Try a first class for free!

If you choose to enroll, we will prorate your cost so you pay only for the remaining weeks. A trial class is available for learners who have not taken that particular Elements course before, even if you are not new to Elements. Request your free trial on our new Customer Portal. Please email admin@elementslearning.org with any questions.

 
 
 

*All Elements in-person programs for children are licensed by the Dartmouth Board of Health. Parents can view our Family Handbook with all of our policies including health and safety procedures. Elements is a 501(c)(3) non profit and welcomes all participants without discrimination.