Tuition & Enrollment
“We were all meant to be naturalists, each in his own degree, and it is inexcusable to live in a world so full of marvels of plant and animal life and to care for none of these things.”
-Charlotte Mason
Tuition
We don’t want tuition to feel out of reach for any family. Students have the option to utilize Home School Partnerships to fund DWS Courses. Discovery Wilderness School is partnered with Jenison, Niles, Saugatuck, and Hamilton Home School Partnerships. In addition, DWS offers income-based tuition reduction, payment plans, early payment discounts, and volunteer opportunities for parents to make tuition more affordable. Our goal is to never turn away a family due to tuition cost. Make sure to reach out to create a customized plan that will work with your family's budget before registering. Please reach out for more information.
Courses meet weekly from September to June, every other week from January-March.
Mornings 10:00am-12:00pm
Only Fall and Spring (Sprouts take winter off)
$600 per student
Nature Mentorship (ages 13-18)
10:00am-2:00pm
$1490 per student
In addition, DWS offers other events throughout the year, each with a unique price structure. Examples include Spring Break Camp, Ladies Rewilding Courses, Babysitter Certification, First Aid/CPR Certification. Join the email list for updated class offerings.
Flexible Tuition Pricing
Annual Family Income
$0-$30,000- 40% off
$30,000-50,000- 30% off
$50,000-70,000- 20% off
$70,001-90,000- 10% off
Above $90,000- Standard Tuition