Open Doors Schoolhouse is a small, inclusive learning community where children learn through life skills, play, community, and meaningful connection, with their grownups by their side. We blend hands-on exploration, life skills, and creative academics in a flexible, mixed-age setting. It’s more than a program — it’s a community built around curiosity, connection, and real-life learning. We are currently hosting classes both indoor and outdoor, as well as building our resource library for use!

We offer group classes with a focus on social connections, themed unit studies, and real-world experiences through enrichment activities and local field trips. Join our Facebook group for upcoming events and classes! Our programs are parent-included, so be ready to learn alongside your child/ren and be part of the fun!

Yes! Our main difference to other programs is that we are designed as a family-centered experience and we believe our learning community is built when families are involved. We offer opportunities for parents to volunteer, contribute talents, and truly be part of the learning team. Whether you want to help with a nature walk, lead a craft, or simply support behind the scenes — we’d love to have you be part of it in whatever capacity you desire!

Absolutely. Open Doors Schoolhouse is intentionally inclusive. Our mixed-age, low-ratio setting supports diverse learning styles, sensory needs, and emotional development. Our founder’s background in special education and early childhood development informs everything we do — it is a huge priority in our lessons and structure for all our learners to have the autonomy and space to learn without feeling the need to conform or defend a diagnosis.

That said, we’re a small program and want to ensure a good fit. We welcome open conversations about your child’s needs so we can partner together for success.

We recommend packing:

Weather-appropriate play clothes (layers are great!)

Water bottle and healthy snack/lunch

Small blanket, towel, or mat for sitting outside

A change of clothes, sunscreen, and bug spray (just in case!)

We’ll provide any materials for hands-on projects, science experiments, or messy fun. In addition, we will keep a class stocked bin with typical daily need items & lots of homeschool resources for everyone to use!

Open Doors is geared for ages 5–12 and thrives on the magic of mixed-age learning, so all ages are welcome. Older children can take on leadership roles while younger ones are inspired by their peers. Our activities are intentionally crafted to support a wide range of developmental stages.

We aim to meet in all seasons, but safety comes first. Classes may be canceled or rescheduled due to:

Severe storms

Extreme heat or cold

Unsafe travel conditions

We've secured an indoor location but will continue exploring our outdoor community parks too! Check out the Facebook group for current events and any updates or changes to the schedule!

We are in the Harrisburg, PA area! Our current indoor classroom space is located in Harrisburg, PA, but we will travel the region for outdoor classes and field trips!

We’re so glad you asked! Come join us for our next class - check the Facebook group events for details. Feel free to message Courtney or Jessie with any questions!