Purposeful learning for teens ready to think deeper, take ownership, and step forward with confidence.
The teenage years are a powerful season of growth, questioning, and discovery. At Wildflower, our Pathfinders program is designed to support adolescents as they move toward independence — intellectually, emotionally, socially, and spiritually.
Rather than replicating traditional school models, Pathfinders offers teens a learning environment that values curiosity, responsibility, meaningful work, and strong relationships. Here, students are encouraged to think deeply, engage thoughtfully, explore their interests, and build the skills they need for life beyond high school.
This is education rooted in purpose, not pressure.
Who Pathfinders Is For
Pathfinders is ideal for teens and families who are seeking:
A more meaningful and connected approach to education
Academic challenge without academic burnout
A learning environment that supports critical thinking, independence, and responsibility
Personalized high school planning and homeschool transcript guidance
A community that values faith, character, and whole-child development
Opportunities for hands-on learning, real-world application, and purposeful growth
Pathfinders is especially well suited for teens who thrive in collaborative enironments, project work, reflective discussions, and flexible academic pathways.
“At co-op I have time to focus on what I want without being overloaded by work...here it’s not about the “work”, it’s about the understanding and I like that.”
A Thoughtfully Designed Learning Experience
Pathfinders offers a customizable blend of academic and enrichment classes that allows families to build a program for learning that reflects each teen’s goals, strengths, and interests.
MORNING MINDSET
Teens start their co-op day with faith-based discussions that support purpose, identity, motivation, and values‑driven growth.
Language Arts & Humanities
Mentees develop strong reading, writing, discussion, and analytical skills through literature studies, research projects, presentations, and reflective writing. These courses build communication, reasoning, and self-expression.
Mathematics
With guided, small-group math learning, teens are able to progress in their individual math levels in a way that deepens understanding and promotes mastery, while developing logical thinking and problem-solving skills.
LAB Sciences
Through inquiry-based science labs, experiments, and investigations, teens learn to ask questions, test ideas, and think critically about the natural world.
Global Studies & Social Sciences
Menteees explore history, geography, civics, and economics, through discussion-based seminars and project-based learning that connects academic content to real-world understanding.
Life Skills and Passion Projects
A cornerstone of our Pathfinders program, we help prepare your teen for the world beyond high school with thoughftul courses designed to develop their ownership, resilience, independence, and confidence. They build executive functioning skills, design and execute personal projects, learn financial management, and prepare to bring their big ideas to life!
Electives & Enrichment
Electives allow teens to explore new ideas in the areas of art, design, technology, entrpreneurship, activism, sports, and more! These courses change from session to session, giving your teen ample opportunities to try new things and discover where their true interests lie.
INTERNSHIPS & SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
Teens have access to our diverse community of professionals for applying to and securing real world experiences that support their growth and build college/career readiness.
“I like that the Pathfinders classes are hands-on; it’s more engaging than traditional lecture-based learning.”
Personalized High School Planning & Transcript Support
Navigating the high school years can feel overwhelming for families — especially outside traditional systems. Wildflower provides intentional guidance, planning, and documentation support to help families confidently map their teen’s academic journey.
We assist families with:
Course planning aligned with post-secondary goals
Transcript documentation
Portfolio development
Individualized learning pathways
College and career exploration guidance
Our goal is to help families create clear, authentic, and flexible high school records that reflect each student’s unique journey.
More Than Classes — A Learning Community
Pathfinders is a learning community built on mentorship, trust, and shared purpose.
Our mentors guide, support, and challenge students while fostering independence, responsibility, and accountability. Class sizes remain intentionally small to allow for deep relationships, personalized support, and meaningful engagement.
Here, teens are seen, known, and valued — not as numbers, but as developing individuals.
Ready to Explore Pathfinders?
We invite families to learn more, ask questions, and experience Wildflower firsthand.
