🌿 Our Educational Philosophy 🌿

At Discovery Junction, learning is child-led, interest-based, and deeply rooted in nature.

We believe children thrive when curiosity leads the way — when their passions, questions, and discoveries shape their education. Each activity nurtures independence, creativity, and connection — not only to the natural world, but also to themselves and their community.

Our approach blends Montessori, project-based learning, and outdoor education, honoring each child’s rhythm, voice, and potential.

🌿 About Amber 🌿

Amber Thompson, founder of Discovery Junction Homeschool Co-op, has spent years developing nature-based programs for homeschool families across Florida. Her mission is to help families rediscover the joy of curiosity-driven learning through meaningful connection and outdoor exploration

🌿 The Story of Discovery Junction 🌿

Discovery Junction began as a small circle of families gathering outdoors to explore, learn, and grow together.

What started as a local co-op has now expanded to serve families across the Treasure Coast, Palm Beach, and Brevard County, Florida.

Our mission is to make community-centered, nature-based education accessible to families throughout Florida. We are actively working toward becoming an approved Step Up for Students provider, which will allow families to receive financial support for participation in our programs once approval is finalized.

🌿 Our Collective (Coming Soon in Flagler County) 🌿

In the near future, we hope to grow our mission through Nurturing Roots Collective — a farm-based, nature-connected learning initiative in Flagler County that embodies the heart of Discovery Junction’s philosophy.

This expansion will offer families hands-on opportunities to cultivate responsibility, faith, and creativity through meaningful, land-based work. Children will learn essential life skills like teamwork, perseverance, and stewardship while discovering the joy of seeing their efforts come to life.

Our vision is to build a space where children and families can connect with nature, nurture growth together, and experience the wonder of creation — one day at a time.

Through Nurturing Roots Collective, we’re sowing the seeds for the next generation of learning — where curiosity, faith, and stewardship grow side by side