WonderHood Project

WonderHood Project WonderHood Project is a Colorado nonprofit supporting home-learning youth (ages 10–18) through outdoor discovery, STEM, and community enrichment programs.

07/31/2026

🎉 Today we’re celebrating our first year on Facebook! Thank you to everyone who has supported WonderHood Project. This is just the beginning, and we can’t wait to share many more adventures, programs, and opportunities with our amazing community. 💚

🌲🥾 TEEN TREE DISCOVERY HIKE 🥾🌲Saturday, August 8 | 9:00 AM–1:00 PMJoin WonderHood Project , West Custer County Library, ...
07/25/2026

🌲🥾 TEEN TREE DISCOVERY HIKE 🥾🌲

Saturday, August 8 | 9:00 AM–1:00 PM

Join WonderHood Project , West Custer County Library, and Trails for All for a fun outdoor adventure designed especially for teens!

This is more than just a hike. Participants will explore the beautiful Sangre de Cristo Mountains with local outdoor expert Rob Bidner while learning to see the forest through new eyes.

🌿 During the hike, teens will:

🍃 Learn how to identify Colorado trees.
🌲 Discover the natural forces that shape them.
🌱 Learn how they can care for trees at home.
🦌 Explore interesting plants, wildlife, and natural features along the trail.

We’ll hike approximately 2–3 miles on a moderately easy trail, with plenty of opportunities to stop, learn, and explore.

📍 Location: Gibson Trailhead
🗓 Date: Saturday, August 8
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM–1:00 PM
👧👦 Ages: 12–16

🥪 A snack will be provided.

🎒 Please bring plenty of water, a backpack, sturdy hiking shoes or boots, sun protection, and layers for changing mountain weather.

📝 A participation waiver must be signed by a parent or legal guardian.

⚠️ Space is limited!

Register through the West Custer County Library:
https://www.westcusterlibrary.org/events/teen-hike/

Or register through the WonderHood Project website:
https://whproject.org/events/6a63951e43606ecff8ecbbf8

We’re excited to explore the forest together! 🌲💚

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🌿 WonderHood Project is open to families and community partners!We created WonderHood Project to make it easier for pare...
06/17/2026

🌿 WonderHood Project is open to families and community partners!

We created WonderHood Project to make it easier for parents in Custer County and the Wet Mountain Valley to find children’s activities, educational programs, family events, outdoor activities, enrichment opportunities, and community events all in one place.

If you are an organization, teacher, nonprofit, church, library, club, coach, program leader, or event creator serving children and families, you can submit your event or program to WonderHood Project for free.

Our goal is simple: to help families discover meaningful opportunities for their children, while helping organizers gain more visibility, reach, and participation from the local community.

Registered WonderHood Project users can receive email updates about new events, programs, and important reminders.

How to add an event or program:

Register on WonderHood Project as a Partner
Go to the Events page: https://whproject.org/events
Click “Add Event/Enrichment Program”
Submit your event or program information
After review, your post will appear on the website within 24 hours

WonderHood Project is here for the community — for families, children, and partners creating meaningful opportunities for kids. 💚

https://whproject.org/events

🌿 The Heart of Ranching Program Waitlist is Now Open! 🐴Our 2026-2027 program is currently full, but families are welcome...
06/05/2026

🌿 The Heart of Ranching Program Waitlist is Now Open! 🐴

Our 2026-2027 program is currently full, but families are welcome to join the waitlist.

Due to recent statewide changes affecting homeschool enrichment programs, a limited number of additional openings may become available for the upcoming school year.

Families on the waitlist will be contacted first if a spot becomes available before the start of the program or later during the school year.

The Heart of Ranching Program is a hands-on homeschool enrichment program for students ages 10-16 in Silver Cliff, Colorado.

Students build practical life skills through agriculture, animal care, gardening, tool use, ranch responsibilities, STEM projects, teamwork, and hands-on learning. Through real-world experiences, students develop confidence, independence, problem-solving skills, and a strong work ethic in a supportive team environment.

📍 Silver Cliff, Colorado
🗓 August 14, 2026 to May 14, 2027
👧 Ages 10-16

To join the waitlist, visit our program page and click "Join Waitlist":

https://whproject.org/programs/69de5a5ee17ca3521b938d9c

Questions?

📧 [email protected]
📧 [email protected]




WonderHood Project is looking for a Program Assistant for The Heart of Ranching Program!This is a paid position for the ...
06/03/2026

WonderHood Project is looking for a Program Assistant for The Heart of Ranching Program!

This is a paid position for the 2026-2027 school year with our homeschool enrichment program focused on agriculture, ranch skills, nature studies, life skills, and STEM activities.

We are looking for someone who enjoys working with children, is patient, responsible, and excited to support hands-on learning in a ranch setting.

Schedule: Fridays, 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Program dates: August 14, 2026 to May 14, 2027

Experience working with children is preferred. Ranch or animal experience is helpful, but not required.

Interested? Or know someone who may be a great fit? Please complete the application form here:

https://forms.gle/EZ7nxgfftnnE29Gf9

🌞 Summer in Custer County is full of fun events for kids, teens, and families!We want to help local families find summer...
05/22/2026

🌞 Summer in Custer County is full of fun events for kids, teens, and families!

We want to help local families find summer programs, activities, and community events hosted by West Custer County Library and other local organizations.

📅 Find upcoming events here:
https://whproject.org/events

📚 For details and registration for library events:
https://www.westcusterlibrary.org/events

🤝 Is your organization hosting kids, teen, or family events this summer? Join WonderHood Project as a partner and share your events so Custer County families can find everything in one place.

05/22/2026

🌿 Looking for more opportunities for your kids here in Custer County?

We’re excited to share a Meet & Greet with local Outdoor Schools & Recreation programs, where families can connect directly with organizations offering meaningful experiences for youth.

Leaders from these programs will be gathering to share information and answer questions about opportunities in:
🌲 Outdoor education
🏕️ Recreation programs
🌄 Experiential learning

🗓️ May 27 | 4:00–5:00 PM
📍 209 Main Street, Westcliffe, CO
👨‍👩‍👧 Open to all parents and children

💛 A great opportunity to explore what’s available and get connected!

🔗 Learn more:
https://whproject.org/events/69f14f96f73338139ad13e44

05/22/2026

🌿 Homeschool families in and around Custer County, we’re excited to share a new hands-on program for ages 10–16 in Silver Cliff.

🐴 **The Heart of Ranching Enrichment Program**

This program gives students the opportunity to learn through real ranch life. They will build practical life skills, confidence, responsibility, and a strong work ethic through agriculture, animal care, hands-on projects, and real daily work.

Students will:
• Develop practical life skills including animal care, gardening, and tool use
• Learn where food comes from through gardening, harvesting, and farm-to-table experiences
• Build confidence and independence through real responsibilities
• Develop a strong work ethic through consistent ranch work
• Solve real-world challenges in ranch-based situations
• Work in teams, take responsibility, and complete weekly STEM projects

📍 Location: Silver Cliff, Colorado
📅 Program Dates: Aug 14, 2026 – May 14, 2027
🕘 Schedule: Fridays, 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
👧🧒 Ages: 10–16

We are proud to be part of Colorado’s state-supported enrichment program (CHE).
Students may enroll in only one state-funded enrichment program at a time.

⚠️ Limited spots available

👉 Learn more and enroll here:
https://whproject.org/programs/69de5a5ee17ca3521b938d9c

Please message us with any questions and feel free to share with homeschool families who may be interested.

✨ We are so grateful for the amazing interest in The Heart of Ranching Program!💚 Our first group is officially FULL20 ou...
05/07/2026

✨ We are so grateful for the amazing interest in The Heart of Ranching Program!

💚 Our first group is officially FULL
20 out of 20 spots were filled in just TWO weeks!

We truly didn’t expect it to happen this fast, and we are so thankful for your trust and support 🙏

Because of this, we’ve opened a waitlist ✨
If additional spots become available, or if there is enough interest, we would LOVE to open a second group before the school year begins.

This also helps us understand how much this program is needed in our community 💛

🌿 The Heart of Ranching Program is a hands-on enrichment experience for students ages 10–16
🐴 Real ranch life
🛠 Real skills
🌱 Real confidence

Students will:
• work with experienced instructors and special guests
• learn practical life skills through agriculture and animal care
• participate in meaningful STEM and hands-on projects
• build confidence, responsibility, and teamwork

💡 A state-funded option is available for eligible students.

👩‍🌾 The program is led by Nicole Koch, who brings years of experience in working with children, horsemanship, and ranch-based education, along with a deep passion for helping students grow through real-life learning.

We are so excited to welcome our enrolled families and continue building something meaningful together 💚

👉 Join the waitlist here:
https://whproject.org/programs/69de5a5ee17ca3521b938d9c


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