The Encompass Community program, hosted on the campus of Friends Academy, is accepting registrations for the next session of its nature program.

The nature program is open to children from the age of six to 14. Nature program meetings are held on Mondays from January 3 to March 7, or Wednesdays from January 8 to March 5. Meetings are from 9:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in Dartmouth.

The cost is $40 per day; siblings save $10.

Encompass Community is also accepting registrations for its Short Courses programs in music composition and science, technology, engineering, arts, and math with a min-maker space. Short Courses are open to kids from the age of six to 14; classes begin on January 17, 3:30-5:30 pm.

The community will also host family music and nature playgroups, beginning on January 18. The cost is $15 per family, and is open to families with kids between the ages of 3-6, but younger siblings are welcome. Playgroups meet on Thursdays, 10-11 a.m.

The Encompass Community offers enrichment and resources to homeschoolers and life-long learners of all ages. Our free monthly events are informative and engaging. Visit DartmouthVillageSoup.com for a link to registration information or email Elizabeth Gouveia at egouveia@friendsacademy1810.org for more information.