Enrollment for the school year is now open!​
ADMISSIONS
Applying & Lottery Process
We are excited to welcome new families to The Nature School of Central Indiana!
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As a public charter school, we use a lottery-based enrollment process when the number of applications exceeds the number of available spaces. This helps ensure every learner has a fair opportunity to join our community.
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A limited number of openings are currently available for this school year. We encourage interested families to apply soon, as available spots may fill quickly.
We use Lotterease for any non-continuing applicants in both Preschool and K-8th programs.
Preschool
Kids 3-5
Our preschool has a student-teacher learning ratio of 10:1 and children ranging from ages 3-4 years old.​
Time
Half Day​
8:30am - noon
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Full Day
8:30am - 3:30pm​
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Student-Led
Rather than worksheets and grades, our littlest learners will be encouraged to follow their own wonder and imagination.​​​
Current Costs
Half Day
$7500/annually
or $750/month​
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Full Day
$9000/annually
or $900/month
K - 8th
The Nature School of Central Indiana is a FREE public charter school funded by tax dollars for grades K-8. Our supply fee is $150/child at this time and covers the school supplies your children will be using daily on campus and field trips. Should this fee be burdensome for your family, please don't worry.
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Contact Us for more information.​
Tours
The Nature School of Central Indiana is on the beautiful grounds of Camp Belzer, home of the Crossroads of America Council, BSA. It is situated along Fall Creek and nestled up next to Fort Benjamin Harrison, where our nature-based curriculum can come alive!
Tours will be the first Thursday of every month from
September-April at 10:00 am
Dress for the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes.
The tour lasts about an hour.
** The last tour of the school year will be April 2, 2026 **
Don’t hesitate to Get in Touch with any questions regarding our academics, events, students, staff or anything else. We look forward to touring with you!
AFTER SCHOOL CARE
Our Aftercare program offers a safe, engaging space for learners to end their day. Weather permitting, the program is hosted outdoors on the playground, giving children time to move, explore, and connect with friends. On rainy or cold days, activities shift indoors with board games, arts & crafts, Lego building, reading, and occasional special projects. Each afternoon also includes a snack.
Hours
Monday - Thursday: 3:45–6:00 p.m.
Friday: 1:45–6:00 p.m.
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* Registration is required and space is limited. Please contact us for availability and details.
At this time, we do not offer a before-care program.