Saint Cloud, Florida
Leading the Outdoor Education Movement
A secular, community-centered program where children from Kindergarten through early High School learn through hands-on experiences in the great outdoors.
A secular, community-centered program where children from Kindergarten through early High School learn through hands-on experiences in the great outdoors.
Our Mission
Carolina Kids Co-Op Saint Cloud creates an outdoor learning community where children across their whole childhood journey can explore, discover, and grow academically and socially through hands-on experiences.
We partner with families right here in Saint Cloud to support personalized learning at every stage of development, respecting each child's individual path. By meeting learners where they are and adapting as they grow, we provide a consistent educational home where children can build on their experiences year after year.
What Drives Us
The core beliefs that shape how we learn, connect, and grow together as a community.
We create an inclusive, welcoming environment where every child and family feels seen, valued, and supported in their journey.
Education thrives through connection. Families, educators, and children grow best when they learn and support one another together.
We respect each child's individual learning journey, focusing on deep understanding and progress at their own pace rather than rigid benchmarks.
We remain open and responsive, continually refining our approach to better serve our learners, families, and communities here in Saint Cloud.
2026–2027 School Year
Four tracks designed to meet your family where you are — from full academic immersion to one enrichment day a week. All programs are outdoor, secular, and community-centered in Saint Cloud, FL.
Academic Track · Kindergarten–7th Grade
Enrichment Track · Kindergarten–7th Grade
Best Value · Kindergarten–7th Grade
Early High School Pod · 8th Grade & Up
Academic Course Descriptions
The following courses form the foundation of the CKC St. Cloud academic experience. These class descriptions apply across our programs and represent the core of what students engage with during scheduled learning days.
Students will develop grade-level mathematical skills through instruction in number sense, operations, problem-solving, and real-world application.
Students will build essential literacy skills including phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and reading comprehension to support confident, independent reading.
Students will engage with age-appropriate literature to strengthen comprehension, critical thinking, discussion skills, and written expression.
Students will explore creativity through various artistic techniques and mediums while learning foundational concepts of design, expression, art appreciation, and famous artists.
Students will investigate scientific concepts through hands-on experiments and inquiry-based learning across life, physical, and earth sciences.
Students will study Florida's history, geography, and cultural development to understand its role in the broader context of U.S. history.
Students will participate in structured physical activities that promote fitness, coordination, teamwork, and healthy lifestyle habits.
Semester 1 Offerings
Our Friday Enrichment Track features hands-on classes tailored by age group. Select the tab below to explore what's offered for each level.
Learning through play — board games, card games, and team challenges that build critical thinking, basic math skills, and social-emotional intelligence.
Exploring art elements through watercolor, oil pastels, and clay. Focused on the joy of creation and developing fine motor skills.
High-energy playground games, relay races, and basic stretching to enhance gross motor skills, physical literacy, and teamwork.
A creative engineering workshop where students tackle weekly challenges — building bridges, futuristic cities — and learn about structural integrity.
Prepares students for the Orlando Science Center Science Competition in January/February 2027 through hands-on challenges and essential science skills.
Outdoor observation through seasonal journaling, identifying local Florida plants and animals, and sensory nature walks around Chisholm Park.
Practical everyday skills including basic safety, tying shoes, money management, understanding emotions, and other foundational life tasks.
Advanced artistic techniques through multi-week projects — exploring art history, perspective drawing, and mixed media with deeper technical focus.
Team sports, fitness circuits, and collaborative games that highlight strategy and group dynamics in a structured outdoor setting.
Strategic gaming for older students — complex strategy games and tabletop RPG elements teaching probability, resource management, and problem-solving.
Real-world preparation: basic sewing repairs, introductory budgeting, digital citizenship, and basic first aid for everyday independence.
Citizen science projects, deep study of local Florida ecosystems, and wilderness survival skills like knot-tying and navigation.
Prepares students for the Orlando Science Center Science Competition in January/February 2027 with age-appropriate challenges and advanced skill development.
2026–2027 School Year
Tuition is billed as an annual amount divided into 11 equal monthly payments, beginning July 1, 2026. Monthly payments remain the same regardless of attendance or the number of instructional days in a given month. Tuition is all-inclusive - aside from a $75 one-time supply fee, there are no additional required fees throughout the year.
CKC St. Cloud offers sibling discounts, reducing tuition by 15% for each additional sibling enrolled.
Families who enroll in the 3-day Academic program and add Enrichment Fridays receive a $100/month discount. Families are encouraged to enroll in both for the full CKC experience.
Get Started
We'd love to connect with your family. Reach out with any questions about our programs, enrollment, or whether CKC is the right fit for your child.
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We started CKC mid year and have been so happy with how things have been going. My kids have been doing great since starting. Both of my boys have a wonderful group of friends, instructors who care about them and have the most amazing personalities.Morgan · CKC Parent
I stumbled onto a post about CKC and was so relieved to find a co-op I felt comfortable sending my child to. By the end of the first week, he was so excited about going. He had spent years doing book work every day, and now he was out with other kids making lifelong friends.Jennifer · CKC Parent
Since joining, my son's attitude about learning has completely changed and it has impacted our family in the best of ways. One of the sweetest comments came from a little girl: "I've never met a bully. We don't have those here." We love CKC.Latasha · CKC Parent
Find Us
Carolina Kids Co-Op Saint Cloud is part of the growing CKC network — as featured in Forbes — bringing outdoor, community-centered education directly to families in Saint Cloud, Florida.
Reach out to get connected, ask questions about enrollment, or learn more about our upcoming sessions and events in the Saint Cloud area.