New Roots Fall/Winter 2026 Registration

New Roots Fall/Winter 2026

Join us for Thursdays in the forest! New Roots Project welcomes students ages 7–11 for ten weeks of full-day programming, from 8:00 AM–3:00 PM, beginning October 8 and running through December 17 (observing Thanksgiving). Rooted in Vermont’s natural landscape, New Roots holds classes on the Willowell Land in Monkton, inspiring young learners to cultivate their relationships with themselves, their communities, and the natural world. New Roots welcomes families of all socioeconomic backgrounds, races, ethnicities, religions, genders, sexual orientations, nationalities, and abilities/disabilities.
Student's Name

First NameLast Name
Age of Student
Birth Date

MonthDayYear
2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit yearDate
Current grade level:
Gender

Parent/Guardian A Name

First NameLast Name
Email
example@example.com
Preferred Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Secondary Phone Number
Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Parent/Guardian B Name

First NameLast Name
Email
example@example.com
Preferred Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Secondary Phone Number
Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Emergency Contact Name (other than parent/guardian)

First NameLast Name
Preferred phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Relationship to student
Second Emergency Contact Name (other than parent/guardian)

First NameLast Name
Preferred phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Relationship to student
Is there any other person authorized to pick up your student from New Roots? Please note them below.

First NameLast Name
Phone Number
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Name

First NameLast Name
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.

Education History
What school or home study program did your student attend in the current or most recent academic year?
Does your student have an education plan such as an IEP or 504? Or have you developed a personalized learning plan you’d like to share with us?
Has your student been diagnosed with any sort of behavioral or physical disability? Do they require an aid (one-on-one) in other education settings? If so, please describe it and suggest strategies you've found effective.
Are there any other special considerations? Please explain.

Getting To Know Your Family
What do you and your student enjoy doing both outdoors and indoors? What are your family interests?
What are your student’s strengths?
What are your hopes for this session at New Roots?
Is there anything else you would like us to know? Do you have any specific concerns or thoughts around fears, likes or dislikes, or learning style?

MEDICAL WAIVER

By signing your names and the date below you agree and warrant, as follows:

1. You are the Student’s parent/legal guardian;

2. The Student is physically fit and able to participate in all New Roots activities;

3. Willowell programs are operated primarily outdoors, which is an integral part of the New Roots experience. Outdoor school attendance carries with it the inherent risks associated with being outdoors, which You accept on behalf of You and the student. One such inherent risk is exposure to ticks and, if bitten, tick borne illnesses, which can cause long term or permanent health effects. The best defense against students suffering tick bites, other than their wearing appropriate clothing, is regular, thorough inspections of students’ bare skin. Please check daily.

4. In the event the student suffers an injury or becomes suddenly ill, You consent to Willowell Foundation employees, agents, or other personnel (“Willowell) seeking, consenting to, and obtaining medical attention and treatment or other measures for the student as deemed necessary or advisable by Willowell in consultation with medical providers, regardless of whether Willowell is able to contact You in the interim.
Medical Waiver Signature (Parent/Guardian)
Date

MonthDayYear
2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit yearDate
MEDICAL RELEASE

In the event of an accident or illness that in the judgment of New Roots requires medical attention, I hereby authorize New Roots to contact my child’s physician and/or seek, consent to and obtain medical care, including transportation to a medical facility. I also do hereby authorize the physician and emergency room staff to administer care they deem necessary. I understand that every effort will be made to contact you first, but the inability to do so does not affect or the validity of the herein granted consent to seek, consent to and obtain necessary medical care.

I/we further agree to reimburse Willowell and/or New Roots for the expense of emergency treatment and/or ambulance service.
Medical Release Signature (Parent/Guardian)
Date

MonthDayYear
2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit yearDate
MEDICAL RELEASE

In the event of an accident or illness that in the judgment of New Roots requires medical attention, I hereby authorize New Roots to contact my child’s physician and/or seek, consent to and obtain medical care, including transportation to a medical facility. I also do hereby authorize the physician and emergency room staff to administer care they deem necessary. I understand that every effort will be made to contact you first, but the inability to do so does not affect or the validity of the herein granted consent to seek, consent to and obtain necessary medical care.

I/we further agree to reimburse Willowell and/or New Roots for the expense of emergency treatment and/or ambulance service.
Liability Waiver Signature (Parent/Guardian)
Date

MonthDayYear
2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit yearDate
PHOTO WAIVER

By signing your name/date below, You, the student’s parent/guardian, authorize the Willowell Foundation (“Willowell”), to publish the photographs or video taken of the student (first names used only, if any), for use in printed publications, e-newsletters, videos, and on authorized websites (Willowell.org and the AmeriCorps website, Willowell Facebook and Instagram). I acknowledge that since this participation in media produced by Willowell is voluntary, we will receive no financial compensation. I further agree that the student’s participation in any media produced by Willowell carries no rights of ownership whatsoever to me or the student and I do hereby release Willowell and its officers, directors, members, employees/contractors, and associated personnel from any and all manner of liability for any and all manner of claims by me, the student or any third party in connection with their participation.
Photo Waiver Signature (Parent/Guardian)
Date

MonthDayYear
2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit yearDate
EMERGENCY CARE AND TRANSPORT WAIVER

I, (name of parent/legal guardian) understand every effort will be made to contact me in case of emergency. I hereby authorize the staff and teachers of New Roots to obtain emergency medical care and transport for my child if deemed necessary for (Name of child).
Emergency Care and Transport Parent/Guardian Name
Emergency Care and Transport Student Name
Emergency Care and Transport Waiver Signature (Parent/Guardian)
Date

MonthDayYear
2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit yearDate
KNIFE AND TOOL SKILLS WAIVER

We will teach basic knife and tool safety to all students and allow those students who have parental permission to use tools such as saws, chisels, and drills (but not limited to this list). By signing below the parent/legal guardian agrees I/we wish to have our Student be taught knife and tool skills. If you do NOT wish to have your child learn knife skills please leave the field below blank to indicate below that you do not.
Knife and Tool Skills Waiver Signature (Parent/Guardian)
Date

MonthDayYear
2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit yearDate
Statement on Behavioral Expectations at Willowell Programming

Willowell programs aim to foster an inclusive, safe, and nurturing environment, where all types of learners, bodies, and children feel welcome and safe. To that end, it is important that participants come to our programs ready to engage in the day’s themes, activities, and community building exercises.

Behavioral Expectations

At Willowell, we have codes of conduct expected from students of all ages, in an effort to increase safety for all students and staff.

Under these codes of conduct, unacceptable behaviors include, without limitation:
- Safety Violations: Failure to follow staff instructions, wandering away from the group, or hiding intentionally.
- Disruptive Conduct: Behavior that consistently prevents or impairs the group from participating in the program.
- Violence & Threats: Physical violence or threats, verbal threats of harm (to self or others), references to weapons, or destruction of property.
- Harassment & Bullying: Any form of bullying, emotional harassment, or verbal sexual harassment.
- Inappropriate Language: Repeated use of vulgar or derogatory language.
- Other: Any other conduct, physical or verbal, that threatens the safety of any other individual, poses a threat to property, or interferes with, or detracts from Willowell’s programming or interferes with or detracts from the ability of others to engage fully in Willowell’s programming.
Consequences

To ensure the physical and emotional safety of all participants and staff, Willowell reserves the right to dismiss any student, who, in its sole discretion, engages in these unacceptable behavior or breaches these codes of conduct.

As an organization, Willowell tries to take a restorative approach to behavioral challenges. Willowell staff will attempt to work with families to implement collaborative problem solving, teachable moments, and other mutually reasonable measures, should issues arise or persist. Nevertheless, Willowell reserves the right to remove participants from programs for the remainder of the day or the remainder of a full program (and potentially future programs) if the issue is not one we feel can be resolved safely and constructively in such a short span of time.

Further, Willowell reserves the right to remove a participant immediately should Willowell determine that the student’s conduct and continued presence is such that it is not amenable to such a restorative approach, leaving immediate removal as the only option. In either case, Willowell, depending on the facts and circumstances, may not offer a tuition refund.

Acknowledgement and Signature

By signing below, I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agree to the Willowell Behavioral Expectations and Codes of Conduct outlined above, and I have also reviewed these expectations with my child.
Parent Printed Name

First NameLast Name
Date

MonthDayYear
2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit yearDate
Signature

Registration

Students must register for the full ten week session. Late starts may be subject to pro-rated tuition, but refunds will not be granted for missed days due to illness or personal reasons.
New Roots Contract and Registration Agreement
I/we* (hereinafter referred to as “Parent/Guardian”) agree to enroll our child * in the New Roots Fall 2026 Session.
Full tuition of $550 for the fall session is payable as follows:

Full tuition is due prior to the start of the fall session. You can submit payment through PayPal or credit card below (online payments have a 4% processing fee).

If paying by check, please send payment to:

Willowell Foundation

PO Box 314

Bristol, VT 05443

Checks MUST be made out to The Willowell Foundation.

Failure of the above child to complete missed sessions that they are registered for does not entitle the Parent/Guardian a refund of tuition or relieve the Parent/Guardian from their obligation to pay The Willowell Foundation. Parents/Guardians agree and understand that early withdrawal of the child from New Roots requires written notification with a 14 day advance written notice. Failure to give written notification will result in forfeiture of your refund. A pro-rated share of the tuition may be refunded only with a 14 day notice of termination. Tuition is not refundable for absence due to illness, vacations, or other personal reasons.

Willowell reserves the right to terminate this Enrollment Contract and un-enroll the child from this program with or without notice for any reason. Parents/Guardians agree and understand that termination of this Enrollment Contract and disenrollment of children from New Roots does not change the refund provisions. Willowell reserves the right to adopt/amend rules and regulations as deemed necessary.

If you are in need of financial assistance, please fill out the New Roots Financial Aid form, linked on our website. Financial Aid is limited and will be allocated on a first come first serve basis.
I HAVE READ AND AGREE TO THE TERMS OF THE ABOVE ENROLLMENT CONTRACT
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Rows	Name of medication	How often?	What condition is the medication treating?	Will the student need at school?*
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New Roots Fall/Winter 2026

Medical Information

Education History

Getting To Know Your Family

Registration

New Roots Contract and Registration Agreement

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