OUR CAMPFIRE STORY
Cultivating courage, curiosity, and deep connections in the great outdoors.
YOUR GUIDES ON THE TRAIL
Angie NeelÂ
Director
With over 45 years of child care experience, Angie Neel leads her team with grace into loving children well and allowing them to learn in a play atmosphere. Â Conscious Discipline Certified. Wild Passport Certified.Â
Andrew Neel
Assistant Director
With 13 years of childcare experience Andrew draws in kids with his silly jokes and noises. Â Showing others how to play and communicate with children well using his conscious discipline training. Conscious Discipline Certified.Â
Rachael Roark
Camp Coordinator
Rachael is a professional mom who has been working in childcare for 20 years and in the outdoors for 12 years. Â She is prepared for any situation, and will be your tour guide on our trails. Â Conscious Discipline Certified. Wild Passport certified. Degrees in Early Childhood education and child development.
OUR COMPASS IN
THE WOODS
Good Earth Learning Center welcomes families into a world where children learn by doing, surrounded by the beauty of the wild. We believe in the magic of watching a seed turn into a snack, helping our little explorers understand and value where their food comes from through every season.
In our cozy forest groups, your child isn't just a student but a curious discoverer. We blend essential steps in math and reading into our daily trail walks, showing them how to care for the earth while they grow. Because we keep our groups small, every child feels seen and supported as they find their own path.
We offer gentle weekday care for toddlers and preschoolers from 18 months, as well as creative outdoor lab days for homeschoolers through the 12th grade.
When school is out, the fun continues with our weekend meetups, spring adventures, and summer camps built for every age. We are here to help your family grow strong roots in nature together.