WonderWorld Explorers
Unleash Your Inner Explorer
We’re here to Fan The Flames Of Your Child's Wonder
START EXPLORINGLocated In Santaquin Utah
INTRODUCING
WonderWorld Explorers
An Experiential Microschool for Curious Families
A hands-on microschool where children explore the world through science, history, culture, engineering, nature, creativity, and real-life experiences.
Parents today want:
• real friendships
• meaningful education
• hands-on learning
• community
We offer that.
We've built a learning village of children & families who are excited to learn about the world.
Come experience it with us
Ways To Explore With Us:
World Studies Program
Our Flagship Program
A weekly program on Wednesdays from September- April. Supplement your homeschool learning with a weekly hands-on learning program that explores world cultures, history, science, geography, engineering, nature, and real-world life skills through immersive experiences. This two semester program is perfect for families looking for a rich educational community where children can build lasting friendships while exploring the world together.
Wednesdays September 2026-April 2027
Enroll in our World Studies Program Here!
NEW! WonderLabs
Saturday Workshops
WonderLabs are premium Saturday workshops filled with exciting experiments, creative challenges, and hands-on discovery. Perfect for curious kids who love discovering how the world works.
Check Out Our WonderLabs Here!WonderGatherings
Be The Community
WonderGatherings are free community events designed to bring families together through fun, connection, and meaningful experiences. Every WonderGathering is different—but each one is designed to inspire curiosity, strengthen community, and remind us that learning happens everywhere.
Get sent WonderGathering infoCOMING SOON! WonderLibrary
Learning doesn't stop when class is over.
Our growing digital library gives families access to printable resources, educational games, family activities, mini-lessons, discussion guides, project ideas, and self-paced mini courses that continue the learning at home.
This resource will be available soon!
OUR GOALS:
You Child Will Be Inspired To:
- Explore Their Own World: Develop a desire to explore their surroundings, whether it’s their backyard, neighborhood, or the wider world.
- Ask Questions: Cultivate a habit of asking questions and seeking answers about the world around them.
- Dream Big: Feel empowered to dream big and pursue their own adventures and discoveries.
- Appreciate Diversity: Gain a greater appreciation for diverse cultures and the value of cross-cultural interactions.
- Innovate and Create: Be inspired to innovate and create, using the explorers’ ingenuity as a model for their own projects and ideas.
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Stay updated, get information, be notified of our WonderGatherings, & other fun resources throughout the year!
Calendar/Activities Example for our World Studies Program:
January 2026 Schedule.
Please note, the children fully enrolled in the World Studies program get all 4 weeks of instruction and activities. Other children in the family and their parents can join us for certain activities during the month! Giving a co-op feel with amazing opportunities for the whole family!
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where do you meet?
What ages can participate?
Who Pays? Who Doesn't?
Can I stay with my child during the educational classes?
What is your method of teaching?
Are you an Utah Fits All Provider?
What we learned together during our 2025/2026 school year!
Class Examples
See how exciting and hands on our classes are!
These classes are from our 2024/2025 school year.
Japan Class
World Culture
Dive into the wonders of Japan in this exciting class! We'll explore what it's like to live in Japan, from its fascinating islands to its high-speed bullet trains and vibrant cherry blossoms. Kids will get hands-on with Japanese culture by making sushi, enjoying mochi ice cream, and trying marble-sealed drinks. Test your chopstick skills in a fun relay, create beautiful origami crafts, and explore the history of samurai warriors, Mount Fuji, and the origins of Pokémon. Join us for an unforgettable journey into Japan's vibrant traditions and captivating history!
Rocks & Geology
Science
Through a creative obstacle course, they’ll learn how igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks are formed. They’ll crawl through tunnels, experience pressure and heat simulations, and even witness a volcano explode using a fun soda can experiment! They'll get to hold and examine real rocks like pumice, obsidian, and crack open geodes. We'll tie everything together with a discussion on how these types of rocks are all around us, not just in distant places. This immersive class will spark curiosity and teach them that the wonders of geology are right beneath our feet!
Our Mission:
Helping families raise curious, capable, and compassionate children through hands-on adventures, meaningful friendships, and real-world learning.
What The Kids Are Saying
Olivia- Age 9
*Lewis & Clark- Famous Explorer Class*
Today was really fun. We rode in a canoe, cooked on a fire, searched for walnuts, broke them open and made muffins with them. My favorite part was at the end when we pretended to trade with Native Americans and was chased by a bear. I love spending time with the kids in my class and we've all become great friends now.
Micah- Age 7
*Rocks & Geology- Science Class*
I loved that we got to feel and hold different kinds of rocks, fossils and gems. We did an obstacle course that showed how different types of rocks were made. We each broke open a geode and mine had white and blue crystals inside. It was so fun. We were given a cup of pretty rocks to keep but found out they were chocolate and we ate them!
HERE'S TO ADVENTURE
Why Explorers Are Important
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Discovery and Innovation: By pushing the boundaries of knowledge, explorers discover new lands, species, and cultures, leading to innovations in science, technology, and medicine.
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Human Spirit and Inspiration: Explorers' bravery and curiosity inspire others to pursue their dreams, showcasing the limitless potential of the human spirit and encouraging future discoveries.
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Cultural Exchange and Global Connectivity: Exploring different cultures fosters understanding and appreciation, promoting global harmony, and mapping unknown regions enhances connectivity, driving economic growth and international collaboration.
We need kids like yours to get curious and explore!
ENROLL NOW
Saturday Workshops for Curious Kids
Each WonderLab focuses on one exciting theme, giving children the opportunity to dive deeply into a topic through experiments, games, engineering challenges, building projects, and interactive learning.
Here's our upcoming WonderLabs:
Launch Special: To celebrate the launch of WonderLabs, the first two workshops are available at our special introductory price of $49 (regularly $65). Reserve your spot and be one of our founding WonderLab families!
Water Lab
Sept 26th
Experiment Series
Through amazing experiments and interactive challenges, we'll explore the unique properties of water, how it shapes our world, and why it's one of Earth's most powerful resources. Be prepared to get curious—and maybe even a little wet!
Fire & Energy Lab
Oct 17th
Experiment Series
Explore the fascinating world of heat, light, motion, and energy through exciting demonstrations and hands-on experiments. This action-packed lab will spark curiosity while showing how energy powers our everyday lives.
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These Classes Are For You If...
- You love hands-on learning & exploring new ideas.
- You're curious about the world around you.
- You're eager to discover how things work.
- You enjoy interactive activities that spark your creativity and imagination.
- You want to see the world through 'Explorer Lenses.'
NICE TO MEET YOU
I'm Diana Ballard
When I was little we ‘Road-Schooled’ across the USA til I was in 3rd grade. We saw many historical, influential places and had amazing experiences. These moments CHANGED me and ingrained wonder, curiosity and exploration deep into my soul. The ‘itch’ to see the world and experience the beauty of life has never left me and has created so many amazing opportunities to learn and grow.
My goal is to help more children foster their sense of wonder like I did, so they can experience the true beauties life has to offer.
Between my childhood experiences and world travel, my children’s input, and my husband’s skills in instructional design and instructional psychology, we’ve created some pretty cool experiences and curriculum to create explorers who make a difference.
"Diana served as the primary chorister in our church, working with children aged 12 and under. I had the privilege of observing her in this role, and I can attest to her meticulous preparation, creativity, and enthusiasm. Diana consistently planned engaging activities and taught countless songs to the children, creating a fun and interactive learning environment. The children under her guidance were always eager and excited to participate, a true reflection of Diana's ability to connect with and inspire young minds."
- Jennifer Waters
WonderWorld Explorers
We Are An Approved Utah Fits All Provider!
Located in Santaquin Utah. Our World Culture classes Are Recommended For Children Ages 6-13
Sign up for this year's classes September 2026- April 2027
WWE 2026/2027 Schedule:
Morning class:
-Wednesday 9am-11:30am- Educational classes- 2x a month
-Explorer activities & field trips: 10-11:30am- 2x a month ***
Afternoon class:
-Wednesday 1:30-4pm- Educational classes- 2x a month
-Explorer activities & field trips: start time between 10-11:30am- 2x a month***
***Explorer activities and field trips- we’ll combine the morning/afternoon classes as much as possible, and include parents and siblings!
***The educational classes are 'drop-off' at our school location for all full-program participants. For field trips and explorer activities, parents are required to stay & participate with their child.
We follow the Nebo school district calendar and holiday schedule.
Starts Sept 9th, 2026
World Studies Program
$95/month
Let's Explore! Space Is Limited! Only 16 kids per class! Fill out the registration form below and scroll down for payment options.
REGISTER NOWPayment Options:
$95/m or $760/year
We accept Venmo, UFA Marketplace, or you can pay online by clicking the link below!
If you are using private pay, you can pay through Venmo on the first of each month.
Year option:
Pay for your child for the whole year of our World Studies Program Sept 2026-April 2027- $760) and registration fee- $95)
If with UFA, you will pay for the full program on Odyssey marketplace or pay up front and get reimbursed.