Are You Ready for a Change?

New members are being accepted into all of our programs, throughout the year.

School is Optional
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 you, as an individual, moving forward, in a unique direction, to follow your interests and goals, at a pace that is right for you. 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 trusts that all young people are capable of self-regulation and that they will make good choices when offered the opportunity.

DRC is Not a School

At Deep Root Center (DRC), 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.

We understand
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​.
  • Above all - are ready for a change!

DRC Culture

Everyone is welcome and celebrated at Deep Root Center as a unique individual.  Our policy of radical inclusivity gives us the freedom to accept and support everyone in their learning journey.
One example of this custom is the DRC Gender closet, where clothing is sorted by size and type (eg. adult pants - medium) for anyone to access. It is here for anyone who needs clothing that conforms to their gender identity and expression. Anyone from the community (especially local teens and tweens) is welcome to come to the Center to peruse the items available and take what they would like..e
Another example is our Sensory Safe Space. It is a cozy area set up with a comfy beanbag and weighted blanket, a basket of fidget toys, and noise-canceling headphones, where anyone who is feeling overwhelmed or stressed, whether they are on the autism spectrum or not, can sit quietly and find their inner calm. 

Seedlings

Deep Root Center provides a safe, non-coercive environment where each young 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.  
The Seedlings Program is designed for children ages 5-10
  • Completely personalized for each individual child
  • ​An enriching multi-age environment - filled with accessible, engaging, and enticing resources.
  • Experiential, active, and flexible learning plan designed to reflect individual interests
  • Extensive opportunities for play
  • A supportive and nurturing staff
  • Daily outdoor play and exploration

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