"WildRoots is exactly what our family was looking for to supplement our homeschool curriculum. A chance to make and maintain friendships, gain independence, and be physically active while enjoying the outdoors in a safe, supportive environment. A big component of why we chose to homeschool is to make sure we foster a love of learning in our children, and to enable them to interact with the natural world with regularity, instead of spending most days indoors- WildRoots provides that, and more. We feel so lucky to have this amazing resource close by, and greatly value the opportunities it brings to our children.”

Sandra

FOREST KEEPERS GUILD
Ravens Class
ages 12-16

Enter Hollowcroft Nest

Where Academics Come Alive Through Adventure

Welcome to the Ravens – Forest Keepers Guild, where students step into the mythical realm of Hollowcroft Nest and create their own heroic journey. Each student designs their character, chooses their path, and joins a Guild Hall—becoming a Mage, Adventurer, or Creator.

Through immersive storytelling and hands-on experiences, academics come alive and engagement ignites through self-directed learning, empowering students to explore their interests with curiosity, purpose, and ownership.

Real Skills, Legendary Quests

Behind every adventure is meaningful, hands-on learning. Students “level up” by developing real outdoor and creative skills such as:

Wilderness survival
Animal tracking
Herbal crafting
Woodworking and tool use
Leadership, collaboration, and problem-solving

Choose Your Guild

Each Guild offers a unique pathway for exploration and mastery:

Mages Guild – Herbalism, natural remedies, and plant wisdom
Adventurers Guild – Navigation, tracking, survival, and exploration
Creators Guild – Building, crafting, design, and community projects

Students collaborate within their guilds while working together across the larger Hollowcroft community.

A Journey of Growth

Set across our 40-acre Forest Campus, the Forest Keepers experience supports students in discovering their strengths, stretching beyond their comfort zones, and developing independence, stewardship, and resilience.

In Hollowcroft Nest, learning becomes an unfolding adventure—where imagination leads, engagement deepens, and real-world academics grow naturally through meaningful experience.

When

Choose from a 1 or 2 day/week rhythm.

Monday & Wednesday classes

9:00 am-3:00 pm

September - May

We offer flexible enrollment options to meet your family's unique needs. Whether you are using our program as a supplement to your homeschool adventure or as a primary part of your child's learning, we have an option for you. Enroll in 1 or 2 days per week.

Where

Hillsboro Forest School Campus @ 16528 Johnson Road, Hillsboro, OR 97124

How Much?

We use an equitable pricing model we call Choose-Your-Tuition. This model includes three options for families to choose from: Sliding Scale; Standard Rate; and Pay-It-Forward. Click here to learn more!

Standard Rate Tuition

1 days/week - $350/month, Sept. - May

2 days/week - $700/month, Sept. - May

Equity in Education is one of our core values. Our tuition model puts this value into action. It is one way that we are increasing access to alternative education for families across the economic spectrum. We invite you to join us in this vision of a better, more equitable world!

Which Tuition Option Fits Your Family?

Selecting the right tuition tier means reflecting on your family’s financial reality and selecting the rate that makes sense for your family while also honoring the sustainability of our school.

Use the following prompts to help determine the best tuition option for your family. Consider which category reflects your current financial reality.

🌿 Pay-It-Forward (anything above the Standard Rate)

For families who are in a season of abundance and have the capacity to contribute more, helping support sliding-scale access and community care. Consider choosing this tier if you:

Earn above the adequate standard of living for your area (per the Economic Policy Institute).
Have significant assets, such as investments, inheritance, or a paid-off home.
Live partially or fully off unearned income (family support, trust funds, gifts).
Can choose to work less or not at all due to financial flexibility.
Have a high earning potential due to education, race, or class background—even if you aren’t currently using it.
Have expendable income for frequent travel, dining, entertainment, or luxury expenses.

By choosing this tier, you help sustain the Sliding Scale option for families with financial need.

🌲 Standard Rate

This rate reflects the true cost of our programs. It’s for families who:

Earn an adequate standard of living (as defined by the Economic Policy Institute).
Can afford regular discretionary spending (eating out, entertainment, travel).
Do not experience race, ethnicity, gender, or disability-related barriers to income.
Have some student loan debt, but it does not create financial hardship.
Own or rent a home and can consistently meet financial obligations.
Have a stable career path with opportunities for growth.

If tuition is a sacrifice (cutting back on extras) but not a hardship (impacting basic needs), this is the right tier for you.

🍃 Sliding Scale Supported Rate (65–85% of Standard)

If paying tuition would create a significant financial hardship, this option is here for you. Consider this tier if you:

Earn below the adequate standard of living for your area (as defined by the Economic Policy Institute).
Have medical expenses, debt, or caregiving responsibilities that impact your financial stability.
Experience barriers to earning due to disability, chronic illness, or immigration status.
Receive public assistance or rely on community aid to meet basic needs.
Have little or no family financial support or assets.
Are an elder with limited income.

If paying tuition would cause you to struggle with essentials like food, housing, or healthcare, please use this tier.

Honesty, Trust & Community Support

Our Choose Your Tuition model is built on trust and community care. We do not require income verification, and we trust families to choose the rate that best reflects their circumstances.

By selecting the tuition tier that aligns with your financial reality, you help us create a sustainable, equitable model that supports all families and our dedicated educators.

If you're unsure which tier is right for you, please reach out—we're happy to help! 💚

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