Homeschool in the Wild — Piedmont Wildlife Center

Homeschool in the WIld

Registration for Fall 2025 Homeschool in the Wild is now open!

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

fall 2025

DURham Tuesday

  • Weekly on Tuesdays

  • Sep 16th - Dec 9th

  • No camp: Fall Break the week of Nov 24th

  • 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: $650

 

Registration is open for monthly donors.

Wake Wednesday

  • Weekly on Wednesdays

  • Sep 17th - Dec 10th

  • No camp: Fall Break the week of Nov 24th

  • Ages: 7 - 17

  • If interested in being a CIT 2 please email

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

  • Cost: $650

 

Registration is open for monthly donors.

Durham Thursday

  • Weekly on Thursdays

  • Sep 18th - Dec 11th

  • No camp: Fall Break the week of Nov 24th

  • 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: $650

 

Registration is open for monthly donors.

Orange fridays

  • Weekly on Fridays

  • Sep 19 - Dec 12th

  • No camp: Fall Break the week of Nov 24th

  • Ages: 5-17

  • If interested in being a CIT 2 please email

  • Blackwood Farm Park, Chapel Hill, NC

  • Cost: $650

 

Registration is open for monthly donors.