Homeschool Program
Under-7 Waitlist

Natural Leaders' Homeschool Program format and curriculum is designed for students 7 and older.

If you are interested in your student joining the Natural Leaders Homeschool Program, but they are not yet 7 or will not be 7 by 9/7/2022, please signup for the waitlist below.

This waitlist will be reviewed for eligibility on an ongoing basis and families will be contacted when a space opens for their student in their desired program location/day.
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Please review "Eligibility" & "Waitlist Process" below before signing up.

Eligibility
Students are eligible to enroll in the Homeschool Program the day they turn 7 years old.

Beyond age, some considerations for new NL homeschool students include:
  • stamina during long distance hikes over variable terrain (ranging 1 - 3 miles per day)
  • previous outdoor/nature-based experience
  • comfort level outside/getting dirty/facing adverse weather conditions
  • self-reliant/comfortable with back-country bathroom use
  • ability to follow the directions of an instructor, learn & adhere to basic safety precautions
  • ability and awareness to stay with the group
  • ability to express emotions in a safe and helpful way
  • ability to work/play collaboratively and respectfully with others
  • comfort level being away from home/parents for the duration of the day (5 hours)
  • ability to move on from one activity to the next (packing up gear to move to a new location, transitioning from games to lunchtime, etc.)
Questions about curriculum, gear, and program readiness can be directed to operations@naturalleaders.com.
We encourage families of new students to try out a few hikes together with a backpack, spend some time out in the rain, play in the creek, or dive into some of the topics available on our LEARN! tab.

Waitlist Process
  1. Sign up! Complete account (if new to NL's registration platform - Enrollsy) & student profile.

  2. If you have preferred days of the week, enter them as a note into the "GROUP PREFERENCES" section on the enroll form.

  3. Select your desired program location at the "Group Selection" step. Leave all other drop-downs unchanged.

  4. Prior to a program start an assessment form will be sent via email to include questions about physical readiness, listening skills, gear & time management, etc.

  5. Your application will be reviewed by Natural Leaders.

  6. When your student becomes eligible & there is space in your desired program day/location, NL will reach out about scheduling a trial day for your student. Please add care@naturalleaders.com to your contacts to be sure the message does not end up in your spam folder!

  7. Your student will attend a trial day with their Homeschool Group.

  8. If it is a good fit (for your student & the group they are placed with), the Natural Leaders Care Team (care@naturalleaders.com) will work to process the enrollment in accordance with our registration policies.
Questions about registration can be directed to care@naturalleaders.com. Someone will get back to you soon!
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Possible Under-7 Programs
We are often asked: Will Natural Leaders host any homeschool programs for students under 7? 

There are not any Under 7 Programs on the calendar yet for the 2022-2023 Academic Year. However, based on interest indicated on the Under-7 Waitlist (sign up above!), location, and staffing, there is a possibility we will be able to open up 1 or 2 pilot programs sometime this year.

The Under 7 Homeschool Program would be similar to our regular (7-17yr+) Homeschool Program, but would likely have an adapted curriculum, schedule, and cost.

Families on this list will be the first to find out if we are able to host an Under-7 Program.