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Are You Ready for a Change?

New members are being accepted into all of our programs, throughout the year.
School is Optional
because
Learning is Natural

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Deep Root Center provides a safe, non-coercive environment where each child's innate love of learning, natural curiosity, and unique way of looking at the world is celebrated and nurtured and is what guides their specific learning plan.
With two facilities in the North Country, Deep Root Center offers an alternative to school for young people ages 5-19. We are here to support each individual, moving forward, in a unique direction, to follow their interests and goals, at a pace that is right for them. Our main goal is to encourage our student members to rediscover and embrace their natural playfulness, curiosity, and creativity; and, in the process, rekindle their love of learning and belief in themselves.

DRC is Not a School
Deep Root Center is an alternative to school because we believe that all young people deserve a safe educational environment where they feel like they are part of a community - and where they are free to explore all the possibilities.  Learning can only happen when kids intuitively understand that they are secure, accepted, and trusted to make decisions, make mistakes, and explore all their interests to achieve their ever-evolving aspirations.
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We Understand
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Your kid isn't into school. But you know they would thrive in the right environment.  We trust that each child will lead the way in working together to create that environment from scratch.  All topics and formats are on the table.  Everything is possible.

Young People Who Choose Deep Root Center:
  • have interests and goals that are not being met by their current educational environment.
  • are feeling Bored, Anxious, or Disenfranchised.  Many have tried to make school work for them in various ways and in various locations, with similar results. School is not for everyone. 
  • are seeking a hands-on, interactive, and dynamic environment where they can be creative, imaginative, inventive, and curious, explore and make mistakes, get their feet wet, both figuratively and literally, follow their dreams and spread their wings - with folks who will accept them as they are and support them, unconditionally, to grow into their authentic self​.
DRC Culture of Trust and Respect
Everyone is welcome and celebrated at Deep Root Center as a unique individual.  Our policy of radical inclusivity gives us the freedom to accept, support, respect, and trust every young person on their learning journey.

Programs & Services

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In-Person Membership
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Now with two locations in St Lawrence County - Deep Root Center-Canton and Deep Root Center-East in Massena, we serve children between ages 5-19.  Every student member has full access to DRC facilities, programs (including the Seedlings program for ages 5-10), resources, tools and equipment, learning plan development, as well as a mentoring relationship with our caring supportive staff and community.
Consultation Services
Consultation Services Info
This service is for students who want to pursue homeschooling on their own and need help with NYS homeschool documentation (IHIP, Quarterly Reports, etc), resources, as well as building official transcripts. The DRC Executive Director will schedule consultation appointments to help families navigate the process. You can begin homeschooling at any time during he academic year. You do not have to wait until September.
Summer Programs
Summer Program Info
The DRC-Canton Summer Program the last three weeks of August is designed to offer opportunities for hands-on exploration, creativity, and fun that children crave. DRC provides a space filled with resources and materials where kids are encouraged to explore their interests freely.


Explore the Possibilities with DRC

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Deep Root Center
48 Riverside Drive, Canton, NY 13617

​315*244*3034/maria@deeprootcenter.org
  • Home
    • Contact
    • Our Story
    • Testimonials
    • Guiding Principles
  • About Us
    • The DRC Staff
    • Fees
    • Consultations
    • DRC-Canton Summer Program
    • Canton Afternoon Program
    • Resources >
      • Liberated Learners Network
      • OPT OUT!
  • Get Involved
    • Donate
    • Sponsor a DRC Kid
    • Thank you
    • Grant Funders & Sponsors
  • Blog