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Nature Wanderers
monthly outdoor enrichment
for school-age children
Nature Wanderers is for those looking for monthly nature immersion for their child. This is the perfect program for those in traditional schools or that cannot commit to the weekly Nature Explorers program.
The goal of Nature Wanderers is to connect kids to the land and each other, building confidence outdoors while learning how to move through the woods safely through games, exploration and skill building!
*NEW* 2026-2027 Program Year
Enrollment Options & Locations
REGISTRATION OPENS 3/30/26
Contact us if you'd like to schedule an observation day during the Spring 2026 semester
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2026-27 Monday Nature Wanderers at Carolina Beach State Park *Register here*
Program Dates: *10/26, 11/16, 12/7, *1/18, 2/8, 3/8, 4/19, 5/10
* NHCSchools workdays
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2026-27 Monday Nature Wanderers at Brunswick Nature Park - *Register here*
Program Dates: *10/19, 11/9, 12/14, *1/4, *2/15, *3/15, *4/26, 5/17
*BCSchools workdays
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*Nature Explorers Mini Sessions
Winter and Summer options*
Summer Mini 1 (ages 6-12) register here
Summer Mini 3 (ages 6-12) register here
Program Year
9:00am - 2:00pm
October 2026 - May 2027
*See calendar for holidays and breaks.
Mandatory site orientations will take place in
September for all Wanderers and Explorers
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To register, there is a non refundable $30 supply fee.
A sibling discount of 10% is available at checkout. There are three payment plans available:
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Pay in full, due at checkout
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Pay in 4 installments: starting September 5th 2026 (every other month)​​
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Pay in 8 installments: starting September 5th 2026 through April 2027
Participants Will Receive
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Three Pines Project nature journal
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pencil
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Nature crafts and projects throughout the year
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Tuition Assistance:
Tuition assistance requests are submitted through Brightwheel after enrollment.
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requests due July 1st
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tuition assistance awarded over the summer
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Dependent on funds available
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Contact 3P for requests beyond these dates
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Please reach out if you have any questions regarding the scholarship fund.
Nature Wanderers Participant Requirements
Nature Wanderers are busy and on the go! We ask that caregivers practice with their children to meet the below milestones before registering for the Nature Wanderers program. This ensures facilitators may focus their full attention on safety, community building, and hands-on skills activities.​
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Child is able to toilet and change their clothes independently
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Child is able to pack and carry their backpack with required gear
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Child is able to open water and food containers independently
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Child can zip and button their own packs and clothes
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Child is able to communicate their needs
If your child is not quite ready, Forest Families or our community meetups are a great way to start getting them comfortable with a little extra support!
Enrollment Timeline
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Open Enrollment
Enrollment opens to our currently enrolled families the week before open enrollment.
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Our open enrollment window is from March 30th, 2026 - September 14th 2026
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Site orientations in September 2026.
If registering after the site Orientation you and your wanderer will need to arrange a meeting with a facilitator for a one-on-one orientation.
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Scholarship Requests
Three Pines Project hopes to make our program accessible and realize cost can be a barrier.
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Since 2016 we have provided over $30,000 in tuition assistance. In 2024 we provided $2,700 with 17% of our Nature Explorers receiving tuition assistance. In 2025 we awarded $3,820 and our goal is $5,000 for the 26-27 program year! Help us reach that goal here.
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We also offer a 10% sibling discount (applied at checkout).
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Late Adds
Wanderers wishing to join our program after September 14th:
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Schedule a trial day if space is available
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Watch the orientation video with their child
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Dependent on space and is up to facilitator discretion
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No late adds after December 5th, 2026
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Participants on the waitlist will have priority should a spot open.