
​Waldorf-Inspired Homeschool Community
Welcome to an overview of our Homeschool Program Offerings
Flexible, Waldorf-Inspired Homeschool Programs
​Spring River offers flexible, Waldorf-inspired homeschool enrichment programs serving families from parent–child through Grade 12. We partner with families to support the intellectual, emotional, and practical development of children and adolescents through developmentally grounded learning, meaningful work, and strong community life.
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A Holistic Approach to Learning
Spring River serves the growing homeschool community of Northeast Florida with programs grounded in a whole-child understanding of human development. Inspired by Waldorf education, our approach integrates thoughtful, developmentally grounded learning with artistic expression, movement, nature connection, and meaningful work—meeting students where they are developmentally and supporting who they are becoming.
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Families may choose full-time or part-time options and enter our programs at many points along the journey.
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Where We Learn
Spring River’s administrative and academic home is located on Pine Street in Atlantic Beach, Florida, where our high school program is based and where administrative offices and classroom spaces are housed.
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Outdoor and experiential learning are central to Spring River’s identity. Our K–8 4-Day all-outdoor academic program engages students in daily field experiences at nearby parks and nature preserves, cultivating a strong relationship with nature, self, and community. On inclement weather days, students in the 4-Day program transition to a prepared indoor learning space at a partner church in Jacksonville Beach.
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Our Grades 1–6 2-Day homeschool enrichment program meets on private land in West Atlantic Beach, featuring outdoor pavilions and classroom seating, creating a consistent outdoor learning environment. A nearby indoor space is available for appropriate use as needed.
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In addition, Spring River offers K–8 Forest and Nature Enrichment programs that move throughout the year among local parks and preserves, providing immersive, place-based learning rooted in outdoor exploration, movement, and environmental awareness.
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Across all locations and programs, students learn in environments shaped by respect, warmth, and steady rhythms that foster independence, resilience, and connection.
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Thoughtful Program Design
Our program designs emphasize clarity, sustainability, and care for both students and educators:
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Outdoor education, movement, and nature connection
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Clearly defined full-time and part-time options
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Integrated Student Support responsive to individual needs
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Flexible scheduling that honors balance, family life, and teacher wellbeing
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Dedicated planning time for all teachers, supporting strong instruction and reflective practice
These structures allow each program to flourish while remaining connected through shared values and pedagogy.
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Parents remain the primary educators while drawing inspiration, structure, and community from Spring River’s programs.
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Accessibility and Partnership
Spring River aligns tuition, salaries, and benefits with current financial realities and participates in state-supported programs, including the Step Up for Students Scholarship. We offer Direct Pay options across all programs to support accessibility and flexibility for families.
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We are a partner in your homeschool journey—and a gathering place for learning across the lifespan—offering structure without limitation and community without constraint.
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Learn More
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Scroll down to Review our Programs at a Glance
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Programs At a Glance (K-12)
During the school year, please contact us to schedule a tour of our classrooms and experience our unique educational experience.
Please email our K-8 team at enrollment@springriverschool.org for more information.
For information on High School Classes, please email our High School Program Director at hsadmin@springriverschool.org.
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Enrollment for the 2025-26 school year is underway. Head over to our Admissions Page to get the process going. Stay tuned for 2026-27 information soon!
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Learn more about our curriculum. Get a feel for the rhythm of a Spring River student's day and explore how this education nurtures the social and emotional development of the whole child.
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The all-outdoor K-8 Grades Program is held Monday-Thursday and is led by Waldorf-trained teachers with a supporting assistant. Class sizes will be no more than 18 students, and some classes may be combined. Kindergarten will have a 2-day option. For detailed information on the curriculum, please visit the K-8 4-Day Program pages on this website.
4 Day All-Outdoor Academic Program (Mondays-Thursdays) K-8
2 Day Homeschool Enrichment Program (Mondays & Tuesdays) 1-6
This offering is a return to the roots of our first homeschool program. Our 2-day homeschool enrichment classes are offered on Mondays and Tuesdays. These classes are mixed-age classes with a developmentally appropriate main lesson in the morning and enrichment offerings in the afternoons. Classes will meet in outdoor classrooms in Atlantic Beach, with inclement weather space nearby. Class time will be 9 am - 2 pm, starting after Labor Day, and finishing in early May.
Forest School Nature Immersion and Enrichment Program (K-8)
Our innovative Forest School offers nature immersion classes for K-5 on Wednesdays, Middle School on Thursdays, and K-8 on Fridays. Classes are split into three age groups: K-2nd in one group, 3rd-5th in another, and middle school separately. The Middle School offering includes Bushcraft and Primitive Skills. Class times are 9 am - 2 pm, and classes will start after Labor Day.
Our High School program will enter its third year in 2026-27 and has relocated to the beach vibe of the second floor of 51 Pine Street, 5 blocks from the ocean in Atlantic Beach. High School offers a rich outdoor ecological and land stewardship component, meeting in Atlantic Beach. Families can curate their high school experience with full- and part-time offerings by following our morning academic track or choosing from various afternoon elective options that complement other homeschooling approaches.
High School Homeschool Program (9-12)
Preschool Offerings
Our Parent & Child classes run year-round in seasonal sessions, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for children and caregivers alike. These sessions offer caregivers a space to connect, engage in discussions about child development and parenting, create crafts, enjoy a simple, healthy snack, and explore a Waldorf-inspired approach to home life.
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We offer two tailored parent-child programs for our community:
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Tide Pools, guided by a WECAN (Waldorf Early Childhood Association of North America) trained early childhood teacher, meeting in a community space in the beaches area. In Fall of 2025, these classes will meet in 6 week sessions on Fridays from 9 am -11:00 am
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Peaceful Steps, an entirely outdoor Forest Parent & Child Program led by an inspring and innovative Lead Forest School Teacher from Spring River. These classes are currently meeting on Tuesdays in Spring 2024. Beginning in Fall 2025, these classes will meet in 6 week sessions on Thursdays in 2025, 9:30 am - 12 pm.
Parent-Child Programs


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