NatureQuest:Explorers

For Young Explorers Ages 9-11

Explorers is NatureQuest for youth on the edge of middle childhood and early adolescence—a time of vibrant imagination, emerging self-awareness, and expanding capability. Here, story meets skill, and play evolves into purpose.

Through guild-based learning, group quests, and real achievements, Explorers begin to step more fully into their role as members of a living, learning village.

The world grows wider and the inner voice grows stronger. In Explorers, youth gain both tools and insight to navigate this journey with courage, care, and growing wisdom.

In Explorers, every skill is a seed, every story a mirror, and every new step a part of the great unfolding path.

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Rooted in Curiosity. Guided by Discovery. Grown in the Heart of the Forest.

This mid-level program nurtures:

  • Nature Kinship – Youth dive deeper into earth skills: fire-making, foraging, shelter-building, and nature observation. They begin to see patterns, make predictions, and understand their relationship to place.
  • Circle Culture – With growing independence comes greater responsibility. Explorers practice teamwork, take on roles in group challenges, and reflect on what it means to belong.
  • Self Discovery – Through guild activities, youth try on different archetypes—Ranger, Bard, Voyager, Mystic, Crofter—earning achievements as they pursue skills that light them up.
  • Sacred Awareness – Explorers encounter the mystery of the land through quiet sits, seasonal observations, and symbolic learning that awakens wonder and reverence.

 

Is NatureQuest:Explorers Right for Your Child?

Explorers are growing in independence and ready for real-world skills, group collaboration, and meaningful challenge. Your child may be ready if they can:

  • 🎒 Participate in a full day of active outdoor learning and exploration
  • 🔥 Follow multi-step instructions and stay on task with minimal redirection
  • 🧭 Show interest in hands-on skills like tracking, shelter-building, or foraging
  • 🛠️ Take responsibility for personal gear and group tasks
  • ⚠️ Follow safety protocols when using tools, fire, or navigating the land
  • 🤝 Participate respectfully in group games, council, and cooperative play
  • 🗣️ Communicate feelings, thoughts, and questions appropriately with adults and peers
  • 🌱 Show curiosity about their strengths and growing identity
  • 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Treat all participants with kindness and speak up if others are being hurt or excluded

Explorers must participate without bullying, and must respect mentors, group norms, and safety expectations.

2026 - 27 School Year

NatureQuest:Explorers meets weekly from Fall to Spring, with seasonal breaks. Choose 1–5 days per week from Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.

OVERVIEW

  • All Outdoors
  • Ages: 9 - 11
  • M - F
  • 10AM-2PM
  • September 14, 2026 - May 21, 2027

TUITION

  • 1-day/week – 30 days total
    • $150 deposit – 10 Monthly Payments of $157.50 Starting September 10
  • 2 days/week – 60 days total
    • $300 deposit – 10 Monthly Payments of $315 Starting September 10
  • 3 days/week – 90 days total
    • $450 deposit – 10 Monthly Payments of $472.50 Starting September 10
  • 4 days/week -120 days total
    • $600 deposit – 10 Monthly Payments of $630 Starting September 10

Extended days will change pricing, costs listed above are estimates, upon registration, our enrollment system will give accurate tuition and deposit amounts

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💬 Still Unsure?

Every Explorer grows at their own pace. If you’re wondering about a specific skill or whether your child is ready for forest time, we’d be happy to chat.

📧 Reach out to us at info@wildwiseschool.org

SCHEDULE

Download a copy of the schedule here: 2026/27 WildWise Schedule

Fall Term

September 14, 2026 – November 20, 2026

Winter Term

December 7, 2026 – February 26, 2027

Spring Term

March 1, 2027 – May 21, 2027

Mondays

Fall

  1. Sep. 14, 2026
  2. Sep. 21, 2026
  3. Sep. 28, 2026
  4. Oct. 5, 2026
  5. Oct. 12, 2026
  6. Oct. 19, 2026
  7. Oct. 26, 2026
  8. Nov. 2, 2026
  9. Nov. 9, 2026
  10. Nov. 16, 2026
  11. Nov. 23, 2026
  12. Nov. 30, 2026

Tuesdays

Fall

  1. Sep. 15, 2026
  2. Sep. 22, 2026
  3. Sep. 29, 2026
  4. Oct. 6, 2026
  5. Oct. 13, 2026
  6. Oct. 20, 2026
  7. Oct. 27, 2026
  8. Nov. 3, 2026
  9. Nov. 10, 2026
  10. Nov. 17, 2026
  11. Nov. 24, 2026

Wednesdays

Fall

  1. Sep. 16, 2026
  2. Sep. 23, 2026
  3. Sep. 30 2026
  4. Oct. 7, 2026
  5. Oct. 14, 2026
  6. Oct. 21, 2026
  7. Oct. 28, 2026
  8. Nov. 4, 2026
  9. Nov. 11, 2026
  10. Nov. 18, 2026

Thursdays

Fall

  1. Sep. 17, 2026
  2. Sep. 24, 2026
  3. Oct. 1, 2026
  4. Oct. 8, 2026
  5. Oct. 15, 2026
  6. Oct. 22, 2026
  7. Oct. 29, 2026
  8. Nov. 5, 2026
  9. Nov. 12, 2026
  10. Nov. 19, 2026

Fridays

Fall

  1. Sep. 18, 2026
  2. Sep. 25, 2026
  3. Oct. 2, 2026
  4. Oct. 9, 2026
  5. Oct. 16, 2026
  6. Oct. 23, 2026
  7. Oct. 30, 2026
  8. Nov. 6, 2026
  9. Nov. 13, 2026
  10. Nov. 20, 2026

Mondays

Winter

  1. Dec. 7, 2026
  2. Dec. 14, 2026
  3. Jan. 4, 2027
  4. Jan. 11, 2027
  5. Jan. 25, 2027
  6. Feb. 1, 2027
  7. Feb. 8, 2027
  8. Feb. 15, 2027
  9. Feb. 22, 2027

Tuesdays

Winter

  1. Dec. 1, 2026
  2. Dec. 8, 2026
  3. Dec. 15, 2026
  4. Jan. 5, 2027
  5. Jan. 12, 2027
  6. Jan. 19, 2027
  7. Jan. 26, 2027
  8. Feb. 2, 2027
  9. Feb. 9, 2027
  10. Feb. 16, 2027
  11. Feb. 23, 2027

Wednesdays

Winter

  1. Dec. 2, 2026
  2. Dec. 9, 2026
  3. Dec. 16, 2026
  4. Jan. 6, 2027
  5. Jan. 13, 2027
  6. Jan. 20, 2027
  7. Jan. 27, 2027
  8. Feb. 3, 2027
  9. Feb. 10, 2027
  10. Feb. 17, 2027
  11. Feb. 24, 2027

Thursdays

Winter

  1. Dec. 3, 2026
  2. Dec. 10, 2026
  3. Dec. 17, 2026
  4. Jan. 7, 2027
  5. Jan. 14, 2027
  6. Jan. 21, 2027
  7. Jan. 28, 2027
  8. Feb. 4, 2027
  9. Feb. 11, 2027
  10. Feb. 18,  2027
  11. Feb. 25, 2027

Fridays

Winter

  1. Dec. 4, 2026
  2. Dec. 11, 2026
  3. Dec. 18, 2026
  4. Jan. 8, 2027
  5. Jan. 15, 2027
  6. Jan. 22, 2027
  7. Jan. 29, 2027
  8. Feb. 5, 2027
  9. Feb. 12, 2027
  10. Feb. 19, 2027
  11. Feb. 26, 2027

Mondays

Spring

  1. Mar. 1, 2027
  2. Mar. 8, 2027
  3. Mar. 15, 2027
  4. Mar. 22, 2027
  5. Mar. 29, 2027
  6. Apr. 12, 2027
  7. Apr. 19, 2027
  8. Apr. 26, 2027
  9. May 3, 2027
  10. May 10, 2027
  11. May 17, 2027

Tuesdays

Spring

  1. Mar. 2, 2027
  2. Mar. 9, 2027
  3. Mar. 16, 2027
  4. Mar. 23, 2027
  5. Mar. 30, 2027
  6. Apr. 13, 2027
  7. Apr. 20, 2027
  8. Apr. 27, 2027
  9. May 4, 2027
  10. May 11, 2027
  11. May 18, 2027

Wednesdays

Spring

  1. Mar. 3, 2027
  2. Mar. 10, 2027
  3. Mar. 17, 2027
  4. Mar. 24, 2027
  5. Mar. 31, 2027
  6. Apr. 14, 2027
  7. Apr. 21, 2027
  8. Apr. 28, 2027
  9. May 5, 2027
  10. May 12, 2027
  11. May 19, 2027

Thursdays

Spring

  1. Mar. 4, 2027
  2. Mar. 11, 2027
  3. Mar. 18, 2027
  4. Mar. 25, 2027
  5. Apr. 1, 2027
  6. Apr. 15, 2027
  7. Apr. 22, 2027
  8. Apr. 29, 2027
  9. May 6, 2027
  10. May 13, 2027
  11. May 20, 2027

Fridays

Spring

  1. Mar. 5, 2027
  2. Mar. 12, 2027
  3. Mar 19, 2027
  4. Mar. 26, 2027
  5. Apr. 2, 2027
  6. Apr. 16, 2027
  7. Apr. 23, 2027
  8. Apr. 30, 2027
  9. May 7, 2027
  10. May 14, 2027
  11. May 21, 2027

September 11 & 12, 2026 – Orientation(mandatory for all programs) and Family Campout

September 14, 2026 – First Day of Programs

December 21, 2026 – January 1, 2027 – Winter Break

March 29 – April 2, 2027 – Possible Inclement Weather Makeup Days – Otherwise NO PROGRAMS

April 5 – 9, 2027 – Spring Break

May 21, 22, 23, 2027 – Last Day of Programs and Final Campout