Earthsong Explorers

Not currently, but soon!

At this time, Earthsong Explorers is a part-time, nature-based enrichment program designed to compliment your homeschool program. Parents are responsible for ensuring compliance with North Carolina state education laws. 

However, we are in the process of registering as an official private school, so stay tuned!

Currently, we welcome children ages 0-12. We hope to expand to include teens in the future.

Children under 3 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian who has attended our Parents Workshop. For potty-trained kids 3 and up who can manage light hiking, our forest school is a drop-off program. 

Yes, we believe children benefit from being in nature year-round and learn resilience and adaptability through varied weather experiences. We ask that parents dress their children appropriately and pack a change of clothes in case of water play, mud, rain, or snow. 

While adaptability is a core value, the safety and well-being of our children always come first. In cases of extreme cold, heavy rain, or lightning, we may choose to spend part or all of the day in our indoor facilities. 

In cases of hazardous road conditions—such as flooding or ice—we may cancel classes, following guidance from local county recommendations. 

Each group has two adult guides and a maximum of 10-12 children, allowing for close supervision and meaningful relationships. 

We provide learning materials, but children should come dressed for the weather and bring a water bottle, snack, and a change of clothes. A small backpack is helpful for carrying these items on our hikes.

While we are not affiliated with any religion or specific spiritual belief system, our philosophy honors the deep connection between humans and the Earth, encouraging children to develop reverence, respect, and a sense of belonging in the natural world. 

We strive to create an inclusive, supportive environment where all children can thrive. Nature-based settings can be especially beneficial for neurodivergent children—including those with autism or ADHD—by offering space to move, explore, and regulate at their own pace.

Every child is unique, so we encourage you to reach out and share your child’s specific needs. Together, we can explore our capacity to serve your family.

• Tuition is pre-paid on the first of each month as follows: $960 per month for M-F, $600 per month for MWF, $400 per month for T/Th, and $200 per month for Mondays only.
• There is a $40 nonrefundable registration fee that goes towards materials. 
• A $240 deposit is required to reserve your spot.
• Therefore, the total cost due upon registration is $280.
• The deposit ($240 of the $280) goes towards your first month's tuition. 
• You can pay via ACH transfer, check, Venmo, or Paypal.
•  In addition to forest school tuition, all students are required to have a Hart Square membership, as our campus is located on their grounds. Membership is $75 per year for one adult or $150 per year for two adults, and includes all children under 18.
• Please see below for sibling discounts. 

Yes. For summer camp, enroll one child at regular price and receive a 75% discount on all siblings enrolled the same week. For fall, the 75% discount applies to siblings enrolled 5 days a week.

Earthsong is designed as a drop-off program to support children’s independence and connection with peers. That said, we know every child develops at their own pace, and we don’t want to exclude families with little ones.

• Young toddlers: If your child is not yet potty trained or not able to comfortably hike for about 15 minutes, a parent or guardian will need to stay on site with them. To support this, we ask parents to attend our Parent Workshop before joining. This ensures that parents who participate in forest school are aligned with our ethos. 

• Transition support: For older toddlers who aren’t quite ready for drop-off, we’re happy to work with families on a gentle transition — this may mean a parent stays nearby for part of the day until the child feels secure.

• Infants: Infants are welcome to accompany parents during forest school. Once a child is actively interacting, walking, or participating (around 12 months+), we ask that they be enrolled in the program so they can be included fully in the experience.

Our goal is to balance the independence children gain from a drop-off program with the flexibility families need for younger siblings and children in transition — while keeping our ethos strong and consistent.

At this time, we are in the early stages of development. However, we are deeply committed to making our school as accessible and diverse as possible. We have many exciting charitable initiatives in the works, including scholarship programs. By fall of 2026, we plan to be authorized to accept ESA+ and Opportunity scholarships from the state of North Carolina. To stay updated on our progress and future opportunities, we encourage you to join our mailing list and follow us on social media.