About

There are two gifts
we should give our children…
     One is roots,
     the other is wings.

We believe that providing a place that’s a welcoming adventure for children as well as a place of beauty within a peaceful environment gives us wonderful opportunities to see our vision fulfilled.

We believe that if children are given ample time and freedom to explore and discover at their own pace, to spend long hours outdoors, to take risks and set out on adventures, and to learn the rigors of cooperation, they will develop skills and abilities that create in them the resiliency and courage to tackle life’s challenges.

This is the greatest way to prepare a child for life. And because of this we have worked hard to develop a place where children can do just that.

We believe that as a community that includes grandparents, and teachers we can offer support and encouragement as parents face the challenging task of nurturing their children into adulthood.

– Susan Crook, Wellspring Director

  • Small garden teepee structure surrounded by blooming plants and pumpkins in a children’s outdoor classroom garden.
  • Blue jay perched on the edge of a wooden bowl, eating nuts beside a vase of fresh flowers on an outdoor table.
  • Children tending raised garden beds at an outdoor school, learning about plants, vegetables, and hands-on gardening skills.
  • Children squeezing lemons and using a hand press to make fresh lemonade at an outdoor activity table
  • Child high up in a pine tree while others climb below, demonstrating confidence and outdoor adventure play.
  • Close-up of a praying mantis egg case with tiny newly hatched mantises inside an observation tank
  • Child crouching among lush green plants, exploring and harvesting in a homeschool or outdoor classroom garden.
  • Red Radio Astronaut wagon filled with children’s books outdoors, ready for storytime in a nature-based learning environment

What makes Wellspring different?

Our outdoor classrooms invite hands-on learning and deep connection. Here, children care for the garden, tend to animals, share meals, and discover that learning is part of living.

At Wellspring, we:

  • Learn through play rather than worksheets or screens, encouraging imagination and problem-solving.
  • Spend our days outdoors, rain or shine, exploring nature’s lessons in real time.
  • Build community through shared meals, group projects, and caring for one another
  • Nurture faith and wonder, helping children see God’s presence in every discovery.
  • Respect each child’s pace, allowing learning to unfold naturally, not on a timeline.
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Child slicing apples on a wooden cutting board during a snack preparation activity with fresh fruit.
Child standing in a garden holding fresh green beans over a large metal bowl, part of a hands-on farm-to-table learning activity.
Two large harvested sunflower heads with golden seeds and partially dried petals resting on the ground in a garden setting.
Children sitting at a wooden picnic table playing an oversized checker game with red and black pieces under hanging flower baskets.
Child high up in a pine tree while others climb below, demonstrating confidence and outdoor adventure play.

A Community That Grows Together

Wellspring is more than a school. It’s a family. Parents, teachers, and children walk together through these formative years, sharing laughter, prayer, and purpose.

We believe that strong roots of community give children the courage to grow tall and thrive.

More than a learning program, Wellspring serves as a partner in your homeschool journey, offering academic enrichment for students and ongoing support, connection, and guidance for parents.