About our programs
Wednesday Young Naturalist Program:
The Young Naturalist program is best for those who really do want to unschool homeschool but feel they need direction or a program but aren't comfortable to leave their children with strangers for education. It is for those who desire consistent nature based meet ups with other like-minded families. The program is for brand new home educating families wanting to get the hang of it with scaffolding from other home educators, or home educators who like company on the journey. The program empowers parents to educate their children in a completely unique way based on their individual needs. Parents will delight in watching their child/children grow and learn, problem solve and organically gain problem solving and communication skills. The program is completely nature forward with all activities being held in an outdoor nature setting regardless of weather. It is Charlotte Mason/Waldorf inspired
with all of my super research based magic & love sprinkled within <3
Let's restore the nature connection & allow children to FREE PLAY!
*This is a child + guardian program and is not drop off.*
*Exclusively for families who are opting out of government funded schooling and drop off CO-OPs.*
*Families attending parent run co-ops welcome*
Think of it as off-the-grid education.
We are raising leaders, innovators, movers and shakers -
these are bright and creative kids!
Perfect for the whole family, ages birth to adult!
Lovers of nature please apply <3
What to expect at our community gathering:
A hike with LOTS of play and exploration.
Cooperative play & problem solving.
Support from loving home educators - YOU & others in the community
Practicing interpersonal communication through play and real world situations (friendships).
Mini lessons to encourage organic learning, but this is very much an unschooling set up.
All you need for your home education & more!
Love & forest bathing.
“Never be within doors when you can rightly be without.”
Charlotte Mason
INVESTMENT for Nature School FULL Season only
(Summer, Fall, Winter,or Spring)
You are attending with your child
$40 per child per week upfront (10 week term)
(siblings $20 per child | per week)
Max $80 per family for the season.
The program fee is per season (winter, spring etc.) and is due on the 20th of each month of the season however it can be paid upfront if desired.
Monday Story Time in the Forest:
Monday free forest play is a staple to our week. We want to start our Monday off a bit earlier with this literature based nature connection hour.
We will read a beautiful book in the forest, play games and spend time together connecting to nature. It is the perfect way to get a nature connection class in before our community free play. This is perfect for any age child(ren) with their adult chaperone.
These are offered on Mondays prior to our Monday hike and are for families looking to add a literature based class in nature with the Proud Lake Nature School.
This can be drop in or enrolled for the season. We like the commitment of the season as it helps us to prioritize our Mondays in nature. Class is limited to ten families with those enrolled for the season getting priority placement.
Know my goal is to increase our outdoor time, share amazing books and encourage organic nature learning/connection.
*This is a child + guardian program and is not drop off.*
Think of it as off-the-grid education.
Investment for Storytime
$15 per child per week upfront (10 week term: 150 for the season)
(siblings $10 per child | per week)
Max $40 per family per week.
Drop in or registering for a session here and there is not available at this time. You are registering for the season.
Monday Unschool Forest Free Play
No enrollment required *FREE* event for ALL UNSCHOOLING HOMESCHOOLERS meeting only on Mondays at Proud Lake.
Every week I share our Monday hike openly in hopes of saving more families from public school, making new friends and helping for others to find their people.
This is FREE PLAY time for the kids in the forest. We do this weekly as part of our unschool homeschool routine and see it as a HIGH priority for our family.
This is a way to make and learn about friendship. It is only as good as you make it as friendships take time to develop. I recommend FOUR continuous meet ups before deciding if this works or doesn't work for you and your family. My children are excited for this meet up weekly.
Want to come along for the FREE Monday hike with us?
Reach out! You will need meet up directions which I do not post publicly to keep the meet up kiddos and their families safe ❤
Wanting more?
We have many meet ups weekly including: seasonal community meet ups, makers markets, museum days, field trips, camp outs, bike rides and more. If you are hoping for more please enroll in our nature school program! We would love to spend more time with you!
Our Nature School not for you, no biggie!
We still welcome you on Mondays!
*This is a FREE event for UNSCHOOLING Homeschool families who are opting out of government funded schooling (public or co op).*
*Families attending parent run co-ops welcome*
We are non-"drop off", connection based families!
Because unschooling!
UNSCHOOL Homeschool Free Play Days:
Wanting a little more free play time built into your week?
Join us for our weekly free play days. These are drop off optional as parents are welcome to say or go while their child enjoys free play with other wild kiddos in nature.
Let's restore the nature connection & allow children to FREE PLAY!
*Exclusively for families who are opting out of government funded schooling and drop off CO-OPs.*
*Families attending parent run co-ops welcome*
Thursdays | 1pm - 4pm
Milford, Michigan
INVESTMENT for full Season
(Summer, Fall, Winter,or Spring)
If you are attending with your child
$40 per child per week upfront
(siblings $20 per child | per week)
If you are Dropping-off your child
$55 per child per week upfront
No sibling discount available
INVESTMENT for one session only
$50 per child | per session
$10 per session drop off fee
About Molly the Program Curator & Facilitator
Hello!
Molly Bonds is the curator & facilitator of the Proud Lake Nature School Community Program. She's a recovering public educator (ten years in elementary) mama of two, and long time community creator for homeschooling families. She's also, a photographer, the owner of a degree in elementary education and masters in early literacy, Instructional Consultant, author, unschooling mama, and nature lover!
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