The New Roots Project
Outdoor education for extraordinary times
Join our SPRING 2025 Session Starting April 15th.
Ages:
7-11
days and time:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 8:30AM-3:00PM
Spring session Dates:
April 15th-June 12th observing all MAUSD school vacations and closings.
Type of Program:
Outdoor Education Enrichment Opportunity
OVERVIEW of program
New Roots is entering it’s fifth year as an interdisciplinary, outdoor, multi-aged educational program serving area children ages 7-11. Children can opt to enroll for 1, 2, or 3 days per week. Our energized group of teachers, artists, and craftspeople collaboratively run New Roots at the Willowell Foundation Land in Monkton. Our curriculum offers education grounded in learning opportunities aimed at developing student agency and confidence.
At New Roots, students will engage with curriculum built around developing wildlife skills, creating art and theater, exploring elements of science, carpentry and mathematics, community building, fire making, team building games, mindfulness, and so much more!
how Can new roots work for your student?
New Roots Project fits both within the frame of a homeschool program and more tradition school models. Some children in New Roots are enrolled in public school and choose to spend one or two days a week at New Roots as a supplement to their education. Each school and classroom respond to this differently, but many schools are supportive of this choice. If you have questions or concerns about how to integrate New Roots Project programming into your child’s education, please contact: info@willowell.org.
New Roots is not an accredited school and cannot provide grades or transcripts for other school programs. New Roots Project may provide a student narrative discussing your child’s involvement in our classwork upon request.
New Roots Project is an outdoor program
The New Roots Project runs entirely outdoors through varying weather. For students to fully immerse themselves in this program we ask that they come prepared to get dirty, and learn through the elements of Vermont weather (it may be cold and wet). We ask that students wear comfortable and practical clothing. If you need help accessing adequate winter gear so your child can engage fully in the program please let us know- we are happy to help source warm gear for families.
LOCATION
36 Stoney Meadow Lane
Monkton, VT 05443
This program will run outdoors through all weather.
Spring Session Tuition and PAYMENT:
One day per week: $480
Two days per week: $960
Three days per week: $1,440
Extended Care:
We are now offering optional extended care from 3:00-4:00PM
Rates for extended care are:
1 day per week extended care: $160
2 days per week extended care: $320
3 days per week extended care: $480
Families will choose their desired days and submit payment through the registration form or via check.
You may make checks payable to:
The Willowell Foundation
PO Box 314
Bristol, VT 05443
Please write “New Roots” and your child’s name in the check memo.
If your family requires financial assistance for New Roots Project, please fill out the financial aid application.