Programs

🌿 Programs at Open Doors Schoolhouse

At Open Doors Schoolhouse, we believe learning should be joyful, meaningful, and rooted in real-life experiences. Our programs offer children space to explore, create, connect with others, and grow through play, nature, and curiosity-led discovery. All our programs take place at our lovely location: Rye Community Park 1799 New Valley Road in Marysville, PA 17053. Our location includes the Schoolhouse building, playground, pavilion, nature walk path, and creek access. Please be sure to dress accordingly for the weather and possible outdoor adventures!

🍂 Fall Session

A modern one-room schoolhouse for curious minds and wild hearts.

Session Dates: September 3 - November 20, 2025

Our Fall Session is a semester program (3 months) that blends homeschool-style learning with a consistent weekly rhythm. We prioritize real-life skills, emotional literacy, creative expression, and nature-based academics in a multi-age, inclusive setting. Programming planned for ages 5-12, but all ages are welcome and will be included.

Schedule:

✏️ “Class” Wednesday: Guided instruction from 10am-12pm. Schoolhouse is open until 2pm for continued unguided learning, use of the resource center, and community building.

🌈 Enrichment Thursdays (Optional, but encouraged): Schoolhouse is open 10am-2pm for unguided learning time, use of the resource center, and community building.

Who it's for:

Homeschooling and like-minded families (all ages welcome!)

This is a non-drop-off program.

Caregivers stay and participate as kids engage with the activities and each other.

Cost:

$345 one time payment or $115/month (PER FAMILY)

and $30 supply fee/child

🍂 Play + Learn Days

A cozy space for families to connect, explore, and grow together.

Our Play + Learn Days are unstructured time to explore the schoolhouse and connect with other homeschool and like-minded families. Use our educational resources, enjoy seasonal invitation-to-learn stations, grab-and-go enrichment lessons, or bring your own schoolwork to have a home(school) away from home with others to build connections and community.

Schedule:

Open Doors Schoolhouse is open on Wednesdays 12pm-2pm and Thursdays 10am-2pm for unguided learning time, use of the resource center, and community building.

Who it's for:

Homeschooling and like-minded families (all ages welcome!) Whether you homeschool, cyber school, or just value education and intentional learning in your family, these Play + Learn Days are perfect for you!

This is a non-drop-off program.

Caregivers stay and participate as kids engage with the activities and each other.

Cost (per family):

Day Pass - $25 or 5 Day Pass - $100

Wondering what it's really like? Maybe you're still undecided?

Imagine yourself here...

It's a crisp fall Wednesday morning and you've arrived to homeschool class...

We begin gently, with time for kids to share something about their week—maybe a missing tooth, a cool leaf they found, or a favorite game from home. We check the weather, flip the calendar, and settle in with a story or a song.

It’s relaxed and welcoming, like sitting around the family table—but with a few more friends.

Next comes our main lesson—this is the heart of our learning time. Miss Courtney leads the group through hands-on activities, small group work, and meaningful discussions centered around our current topic. You might sit beside your child and support them, or step back and watch as they build confidence, partner up with a friend, and tackle something new.

Kids grab snacks from their bags, maybe cozy up with a journal or stretch out on the rug. It’s a quiet time for drawing, thinking, or just resting their bodies. Some parents sit and chat; others take a moment to walk the grounds with a toddler or enjoy the stillness.

As the day wraps up with, we have a group reflection or lighthearted wrap-up activity—something that leaves kids feeling accomplished, connected, and eager to return. Materials make their way back to the shelves, friends share a high five or a hug until next time, and you realize you finally had time for that hot coffee today.

And as you leave, your child is buzzing with stories, their hands full of projects, and their heart a little more connected—to the community, to the rhythm, and to the joy of learning.

It's Thursday, so you decided to pop in for a Play + Learn Day today!

You arrive at the schoolhouse with no pressure, no set schedule—just an open heart and whatever your homeschool day needs.

Maybe your child brought their favorite workbook or a sketchpad, or maybe today is all about play and connection. You walk in, greeted by the warm hum of families settling in, the scent of coffee brewing, and kids already diving into the day. Some children are gathered around a sensory table, scooping and pouring with total focus. Others have pulled a board game off the shelf and are negotiating rules, giggling over silly card combinations. A mom nearby joins in while sipping her coffee. You spot a few kids and parents putting on boots to wander the nature trail chatting as they go.

You and your child find a quiet corner with an invitation to learn folder. Inside—loose parts, a puzzle, and some prompts that spark curiosity. You settle in together, or maybe your child gets absorbed while you find a moment to breathe, chat with another parent, or pull out your own notebook.

There’s movement and stillness, noise and calm, all coexisting. Some kids spread out to build, others curl up with books and a few wander out to the playground. No one is hurrying. It’s a space to be—to explore, to connect, to lean into learning naturally.

Before you know it, the morning has passed. Your child doesn’t want to leave, and honestly—you don’t either. You leave with full hearts, maybe a half-finished project in hand, and the kind of calm joy that comes from spending the day in good company, in a space that sees the beauty in slow, intentional learning.

Whether you decide to enroll in a semester homeschool class or you're just looking for a fresh location for learning, growth, and connection, our doors are open for you.