Homeschool in the WIld

Piedmont Wildlife Center’s homeschool program is a wonderfully unique experience. Composed of a diverse group of community-oriented families, Homeschool in the Wild provides an opportunity for your child to engage with others and grow on their own terms. We encourage self-expression and foster healthy communication between our campers, staff, and parents/guardians.

We follow a model for teaching and learning based on nature mentoring and the art of questioning. It is designed to engage the body and senses, inspire the mind, awaken curiosity, develop confidence, create community, and build nature connection.

Our homeschool program features:

  • Unique outdoor learning experiences

  • A small group setting

  • Applied projects

  • Experienced mentors

  • Stories, games, and adventures in life science and wilderness skills

  • Community building, leadership opportunities, and inspired learning

All of our homeschool programs will be following our COVID-19 protocol. This is subject to change, dependent on local COVID levels and cases.

spring 2024 Homeschool breaks:

There is no Homeschool in the Wild the weeks of March 25-29 and April 1-5.


Spring 2024

DURham Tuesday

  • Weekly on Tuesdays

  • January 30th - April 30th

  • No camp: Spring Break March 26th and April 2nd

  • Ages: 5 - 13

  • There are limited half day spots available, please email if interested

  • If interested in being a CIT 2 please email

  • Leigh Farm Park, Durham, NC

  • Cost: $573

Wake Wednesday

  • Weekly on Wednesdays

  • January 31st - May 1st

  • No camp: Spring Break March 27th and April 3rd

  • Ages: 7 - 17

  • If interested in being a CIT 2 please email

  • Umstead State Park (Crabtree Entrance), Raleigh, NC

  • Cost: $573

 

Durham Thursday

  • Weekly on Thursdays

  • February 1st - May 2nd

  • No camp: Spring Break March 28th and April 4th

  • Ages: 5 - 17

  • There are limited half day spots available, please email if interested

  • If interested in being a CIT 2 please email

  • Leigh Farm Park, Durham, NC

  • Cost: $573

Orange fridays

  • Weekly on Fridays

  • February 2nd - May 3rd

  • No camp: Spring Break March 29th and April 5th

  • Ages: 5-13

  • If interested in being a CIT 2 please email

  • Blackwood Farm Park, Chapel Hill, NC

  • Cost: $573