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Admissions

Getting started at Mindful Journey Academy

Nature-based, Waldorf-inspired K–8 education rooted in rhythm, wonder, and real-world learning. For 2026–2027, tuition is $7,500 per year with payment plans available, and enrollment is intentionally limited so teachers can deeply support each child.
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Students learning outdoors at Mindful Journey Academy.

How it works

Four steps, with a visit first

You may have seen an application-first process on our previous website. Our tour request is now the first step, so you can see the school before deciding anything.

  1. Request a school tour

    Send the short tour request and our admissions team will contact you to arrange a visit that works for your family. No account, no application.

  2. Visit and talk with us

    Walk the farm, see the learning spaces, meet teachers, and tell us about your child. Bring every question you have, including the hard ones.

  3. Hear what comes next

    After your visit we will explain the next step for your child's grade — an admissions conversation, an application, or simply a follow-up conversation. We will not leave you guessing.

  4. Enrollment and fees

    Accepted families receive an Enrollment Agreement with the full fee schedule. Tuition, the materials fee, and payment plans are all detailed in writing before you commit.

School year
2026–2027 school year

September 1, 2026 – June 4, 2027

Core academic week
Monday–Thursday, 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Fridays are an optional outdoor day.

Drop-off & pick-up
Drop-off 8:50 AM · Pick-up 3:30 PM

Early drop-off at 8:00 AM by request.

Tuition
$7,500 per year

Payment plans, sibling discount, and ESTF provider status.

The school year

2026–2027 at a glance

Our Monday–Thursday academic rhythm supports deep focus, well-being, and meaningful learning. Fridays are intentionally kept open for families, with an optional outdoor learning day on the farm.

Daily schedule

Arrival
Drop-off is at 8:50 AM. Early drop-off at 8:00 AM is available by request.
Core academic day
9:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Thursday.
Pick-up
3:30 PM, with after-school clubs until 4:30 PM and extended aftercare until 6:00 PM by request.

Fridays: Nature Skills Guild

A guided, skill-based outdoor day at Wondering Woods Farm: fire and earth skills, woodwork and handcraft, shelter building and knot tying, nature awareness, and stewardship of animals, land, and tools. 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM.

Optional for enrolled students. Open to non-MJA students at $40 per Friday, with a discounted rate for enrolled families.

About Nature Skills Guild

Looking ahead

Mindful Journey Academy is growing. We are in the process of expanding to include a high school program, and we will publish details only once they are confirmed.

Program availability by grade changes through the year. Ask us about your child's grade when you request your tour.

2026–2027 tuition & fees

$7,500 per student, per year

Mindful Journey Academy has worked hard to keep tuition affordable while expanding opportunities for students. The 2026–2027 tuition supports additional staff, enhanced programming, and continued improvements to learning spaces at Wondering Woods Farm. Flexible monthly or semester payment plans are available.
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  • Application fee: $50 (one-time)
  • Sibling discount: 4% per additional sibling
  • Payment plans: monthly or semester options
  • Catered lunch: $6 per day, including snack (organic, local, natural ingredients)

Materials & experiential learning fee

The materials and experiential learning fee covers nearly all classroom and learning materials for the year, including Main Lesson books, art supplies, pencils, paper, handwork materials, science resources, gardening tools, cooking activities, and experiential projects. Pay in full at the start of the year or in two semester payments.

Materials and experiential learning fee by grade level
Grade levelAnnual feeSemester option
Kindergarten$200$100 per semester
Grades 1–2$300$150 per semester
Grades 3–4$350$175 per semester
Grade 5$400$200 per semester
Grades 6–8$500$250 per semester

Pay the annual fee in full at the beginning of the school year, or divide it into two semester payments.

A community-supported school

Families are partners here

Mindful Journey Academy grows through the work, creativity, and generosity of families, teachers, and friends. That partnership is part of what makes the school affordable and warm.

  • Volunteer service

    Each family contributes a minimum of 20 volunteer hours per school year — festivals, garden and animal care, campus work days, classroom support, events, and more. Any adult family member may complete the hours.

  • Fundraising commitment

    For 2026–2027, families agree to secure or contribute a minimum of $200 in donations, sponsorships, or fundraising participation. These funds support scholarships, materials, campus improvements, animal care, gardens, and student programming.

  • Communication

    Daily conversation at drop-off and pick-up, email and school communications, four narrative report cards each year, and parent conferences as needed.

Ways to support the school

Admissions questions

What families ask before applying

If your question is not here, ask us directly — it is the fastest way to a clear answer.

  • Start by requesting a school tour. Tell us a little about your child and what you are looking for, and our admissions team will contact you to talk through the next step and arrange a visit. Any admissions conversation or application comes after that first conversation, and we will explain exactly what is needed.

All parent questions

Visit us

Your first step is a visit.

Request a school tour and we will arrange a time to walk the farm, answer your questions, and talk about your child.

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