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SPRING SUMMIT
A seasonal competition for homeschoolers building real things.
Four times a year, families from around the world gather inside The Natural School to share the projects their children have been working on.
Not worksheets.
Not tests.
Real work.
Shelters built in the woods.
Field guides written by hand.
Tools invented in garages.
Stories crafted around campfires.
The Summit is where that work gets shared, celebrated, and rewarded.
Why we needed a Summit
Most homeschooling families are doing incredible things…but no one ever sees it.
Kids build something amazing and it disappears into the backyard, the notebook, or the workshop.
The Summit changes that.
It gives families:
• a reason to finish projects
• a community to share them with
• a seasonal rhythm to the homeschool year
• and a chance for kids to see what other young builders, naturalists, and makers are creating.
It turns homeschool from an isolated experience into a living culture.
How it works
Build something real. Share it with the community. Get judged by the pros. Win prizes. And most importantly—kids learn their work matters.
SUMMIT CATEGORIES
Builder
Design and construct something physical.
Shelters, forts, furniture, structures, or other creative builds.
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Naturalist
Observe and document the natural world.
Animal studies, plant research, nature journals, ecosystem exploration.
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Inventor
Create something new that solves a problem.
Machines, tools, contraptions, clever ideas brought to life.
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Storyteller
Tell a story worth sharing.
Writing, illustrated stories, oral storytelling, creative narratives.
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Maker
Create by hand.
Crafts, carving, sewing, art, handmade objects.
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Bushcrafter
Practice wilderness and survival skills.
Fire making, shelters, tool use, primitive skills, outdoor knowledge.
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Field Guide
Create a guide that teaches others something.
Bird guides, plant guides, survival manuals, or how-to collections.
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Founder
Start something real.
A small business, a community project, a useful service.
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• Level 1: ages 5–8
• Level 2: ages 9–12
• Level 3: ages 13–17
age groups
key dates
March 21: Entries Open
April 25: Submission Deadline
May 16: Summit Day - Winners Announced
A school without walls
The Summit is just one part of something bigger.
When families join The Natural School, they’re stepping into a community of homeschoolers who believe learning happens best through real projects, real experiences, and real life.
Inside the school, families:
• share what their kids are building and learning
• participate in seasonal Summits
• encourage each other’s homeschool journeys
• and give their children a place where their work is seen.
