Wild and Free Discovery Junction
✔ Hands-on, real-world learning—not worksheets
✔ Weekly outdoor structure across multiple locations
✔ A committed community—not drop-in chaos
✔ Multi-age learning that encourages confidence, leadership, and connection
✔ Parent-present model that keeps you connected to your child’s growth
✔ Nature-based experiences that children remember long after the day ends
Recognized for

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HOMESCHOOL INNOVATION
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Proudly recognized by organizations supporting homeschool families, educational innovation, and nature-based learning communities.

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Our Four
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CORE VALUES
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Child-Led Growth

We honor each child’s pace, perspective, and voice while encouraging confidence and independence.

Interest-Based Learning

Children learn deeply when curiosity leads through questions, interests, and discovery.

Community-Centered

Parents, mentors, and children grow together through shared experiences and connection.

Real-World Discovery

Learning comes alive through nature study, science investigations, and hands-on exploration.

Where Nature Leads Learning in the Wild

Not a Classroom Moved Outdoors

Discovery Junction begins with intentional curriculum, but nature often leads the lesson. When children discover animal tracks, insects, mushrooms, nesting birds, blooming plants, or something unexpected along the trail, we pause, investigate, ask questions, and learn from what is right in front of us.

Learning Through Real Exploration

✓ Children experience the lesson outdoors instead of only reading about it.
✓ They climb, splash, dig, observe, collect, investigate, and explore with all of their senses.
✓ Real discoveries become part of the day’s learning, even when they were not in the original plan.

Designed for Homeschool Families

✓ Curriculum, materials, tools, and locations are thoughtfully planned for you.
✓ Parents stay present while sharing meaningful outdoor experiences with their children.
✓ Each gathering blends science, nature, friendship, movement, and adventure into one memorable day.

The curriculum is planned, but the learning is alive.

Inside Our Nature-Based Classrooms
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Childhood, The Way It Should Be

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Brittany Stapleton

Verified Parent

★★★★★

"We look forward to Friday every week because of this wonderful co-op. Amber sets up wonderful lessons with stations that the children get very hands on with. We are outside together enjoying nature and learning. If you are looking for nature based co-op this is the one for you!"

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Gregory Pischner

Verified Parent

★★★★★

"Discovery Junction Co-op has become the highlight of my kids week! The lessons are educational, but not overwhelming and great for kids of all ages. My kids love getting outside, hiking, and exploring! Every week they count down the days until next co-op day!"

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Lyndsey Kistner

Verified Parent

★★★★★

"Both of my sons enjoy the interactive learning that Amber offers through nature based exploration of different locations each week throughout the Treasure Coast. Her activities are detailed but also cater to multiple age groups at the same time. She has built a lovely community of like-minded families."

Areas of Exploration

Nature & Wildlife Exploration

Science & Hands-On Discovery

Adventure, History & Culture

Literature & Storytelling

Art & Creative Expression

Ecosystems & Outdoor Exploration

See Our Program in Action
Priority Registration Is Open Our Discovery Junction communities are intentionally kept small, and several are now nearing capacity. To prevent over-enrollment, new families are currently being welcomed through our Priority Lists. Join the Priority List for your preferred community below. As registration opportunities become available, families will be contacted directly with the next steps to begin their trial and registration process.
Northern Palm Beach County Limited Availability Serving Hobe Sound to West Palm Beach +
Core Ages: 2–10 years
Younger siblings and older children are welcome to attend with their family.
Parent-Present: Parents remain present during gatherings.
Area: Hobe Sound to West Palm Beach
Meets: Monday at 10:30 AM
Community Opening: Fourth week of October 2026
Status: Limited Availability — Priority Registration Open
Interested in joining this community? This community is nearing capacity. Join the Priority List to be considered for one of the remaining registration opportunities.

Discovery Junction Nature School is a parent-present, nature-based homeschool community built around hands-on exploration, sensory experiences, outdoor learning, and meaningful connection. The Northern Palm Beach County community serves families throughout the Hobe Sound to West Palm Beach area, with gathering locations rotating based on the curriculum and experiences being explored. This community begins during the fourth week of October 2026. Enrollment is currently being coordinated through our Priority List as the community approaches capacity.

Southern Treasure Coast Community Limited Availability Serving Hobe Sound to Fort Pierce +
Core Ages: 2–10 years
Younger siblings and older children are welcome to attend with their family.
Parent-Present: Parents remain present during gatherings.
Area: Hobe Sound to Fort Pierce
Meets: Tuesday at 10:00 AM
Status: Limited Availability — Priority Registration Open
Interested in joining this community? This established community is nearing capacity. Join the Priority List to be considered for one of the remaining registration opportunities.

The Southern Treasure Coast community is an established Discovery Junction Nature School community meeting on Tuesdays at rotating nature-based locations throughout the Southern Treasure Coast. Families gather for hands-on exploration, sensory learning, outdoor experiences, and connection with other homeschool families. Exact locations rotate based on the curriculum and are shared with registered families before each gathering. Enrollment is currently being coordinated through our Priority List as the community approaches capacity.

Indian River Lagoon Community Limited Availability Serving Fort Pierce to Palm Bay +
Core Ages: 2–10 years
Younger siblings and older children are welcome to attend with their family.
Parent-Present: Parents remain present during gatherings.
Area: Fort Pierce to Palm Bay
Meets: Friday at 10:30 AM
Community Opening: Fourth week of October 2026
Status: Limited Availability — Priority Registration Open
Interested in joining this community? Only limited availability remains as we prepare for this community's opening. Join the Priority List to be considered for an upcoming registration opportunity.

The Indian River Lagoon community is a Discovery Junction Nature School community serving families throughout the Fort Pierce to Palm Bay area. Families meet at rotating nature-based locations chosen around the curriculum being explored, creating opportunities for hands-on learning, sensory experiences, outdoor discovery, and community connection. This community begins during the fourth week of October 2026. With limited space remaining, enrollment is currently being coordinated through our Priority List.

Space Coast Community Limited Availability Serving Melbourne to Titusville +
Core Ages: 2–10 years
Younger siblings and older children are welcome to attend with their family.
Parent-Present: Parents remain present during gatherings.
Area: Melbourne to Titusville
Meets: Thursday at 11:00 AM
Community Opening: Second week of January 2027
Status: Limited Availability — Priority Registration Open
Interested in joining this community? Registration interest has been strong and availability is now limited ahead of our January opening. Join the Priority List to be considered for one of the remaining registration opportunities.

The Space Coast community serves families throughout the Melbourne to Titusville area and is preparing for its January 2027 opening. Discovery Junction Nature School offers parent-present, nature-based learning through hands-on exploration, sensory experiences, outdoor discovery, and community connection. Gathering locations rotate throughout the service area depending on the curriculum being studied. With limited availability remaining, enrollment is currently being coordinated through our Priority List.

Opening the second week of January 2027 Join Priority List View Community Page
Enrollment Options

Nature School Membership Parent-Present • Ages 2–10

Step Up For Students Accepted Step Up Provider • Tuition is eligible through Step Up For Students

Prepared & Provided for Every Gathering

✔Guided curriculum and weekly learning themes
✔Hands-on materials, tools, and activity supplies
✔Nature journals, printables, crafts, and experiments
✔Microscopes, science tools, instruments, and exploration equipment
✔Rotating outdoor locations chosen to match the curriculum
✔Community structure without parent planning or prep work
Step 1: Required Trial Experience

Every Family Begins with a Trial Gathering

Before moving into full membership, each family attends a trial gathering to experience the community, participate in the activities, and make sure Discovery Junction is the right fit.

Trial registration includes prepared materials, guided activities, family registration, and access to a full Discovery Junction gathering.
$65 per child
$150 family max
Option 2 • Maximum Flexibility
$215 / month
Flexible Monthly Membership

A month-to-month option for families who want more flexibility, with the same weekly gatherings, prepared curriculum, materials, tools, and guided experience.

Billed monthly at $215 per child
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Enrolling Multiple Children?

Family savings and private-pay flexibility may be available for private-pay families enrolling more than one child. Contact us before enrolling so we can help you choose the best option.

Ask About Family Savings

Ready to Find Your Discovery Community?

Explore Discovery Junction communities, check current availability, join a Priority List, or connect directly with Amber to find the next step that makes sense for your family.

Availability varies by community. Some communities are currently at capacity and accepting families through Priority Lists, while Space Coast registration is currently open.

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