Harbor & Hills Charlotte Mason Community

A living education
fellowship.

Weekly gatherings for Colorado Springs families pursuing truth, goodness, and beauty through living ideas, meaningful work, time outdoors, and joyful fellowship.

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Education is an atmosphere, a discipline, a life. — Charlotte Mason

Our vision

Learning deeply.
Growing together.

Harbor & Hills exists to cultivate a community of families who pursue Truth, Goodness, and Beauty together through a shared feast of living ideas, meaningful work, and joyful fellowship.

We believe education is more than the transfer of information. It is the formation of the whole person through habits of attention, relationships, and delight in God’s world. As parents, we walk alongside one another—encouraging and strengthening each family as we educate our children.

Rather than replacing the work of the home, our community exists to enrich it.

What makes Harbor & Hills different?

Parents remain the primary educators.

Our community supports the life and learning already taking place at home.

A feast, not a checklist.

Children encounter beautiful ideas, rich conversation, and generous time to wonder.

Shared responsibility.

Each family contributes its gifts so the community becomes richer for every child.

Slow and meaningful.

We learn with the seasons and favor relationship over convenience.

Our weekly rhythm

Two ways to gather.

Choose a full community day rich in the arts and outdoors, or a focused half-day seminar. Our community gathers over three ten-week terms with generous breaks for rest, holidays, travel, and independent studies.

Friday

Guild Day

Full day · 9:00–2:15

9:00–9:20Morning Gathering — hymn, folk song, Scripture & prayer

9:20–9:40Shakespeare

9:40–10:05Brush Drawing & Color Theory

10:05–10:20Snack & Free Play

10:20–11:05Handicraft & Special Studies

11:05–11:25Folk Dancing

11:25–12:15Lunch & Fellowship

12:15–2:00Hiking & Outdoor Exploration

2:00–2:15Closing Reflection & Poetry Recitation

Wednesday

Seminar Day

Half day · 9:30–12:30

9:30–9:50Morning Gathering — hymn, Scripture & prayer

9:50–10:40World History & Living Geography

10:40–10:55Snack & Fellowship

10:55–11:45Timeline & Dictation

11:45–12:15Plutarch Discussion

12:15–12:30Closing Prayer & Poetry Recitation

Our scope

A feast of living subjects.

We focus on experiences that are especially enriched in community: difficult to accomplish well at home alone, richer when shared, and strengthened by parents offering their unique gifts.

01Shakespeare02Folk Songs03Brush Drawing & Color Theory04Handicrafts05Nature Study06Local Geography07Scouting Skills08Folk Dancing09World History10Living Geography11Timeline Work12Dictation13Plutarch14Poetry Recitation

Beyond the classroom

Studies brought to life.

Optional gatherings throughout the year deepen friendships, invite families into the wider world, and give children meaningful ways to share what they are learning.

Nature walks & seasonal field tripsMuseum visitsLiving history experiencesShakespeare performancesSymphony & theatre outingsPoetry & recitation eveningsStudent exhibitions & presentationsBook discussions & celebration partiesParent fellowship eveningsFamily picnics & holiday gatheringsService opportunities within our community

Some events may require advance registration or an additional fee depending on venue or admission costs.

2026–2027 community calendar

A year with room to breathe.

Full-Day Community · Friday

Term 1Sept 4, 11, 18, 25 · Oct 2, 9, 23, 30 · Nov 6, 13

Term 2Jan 8, 15, 22, 29 · Feb 5, 12, 19, 26 · Mar 5, 12

Term 3Mar 26 · Apr 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 · May 7, 14, 21, 28

Half-Day Community · Wednesday

Term 1Sept 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 · Oct 7, 21, 28 · Nov 4, 11

Term 2Jan 6, 13, 20, 27 · Feb 3, 10, 17, 24 · Mar 3, 10

Term 3Mar 24, 31 · Apr 7, 14, 21, 28 · May 5, 12, 19, 26

Stewardship investment

Simple, family-based tuition.

Tuition supports our shared studies and community rhythm while keeping participation accessible for families with multiple children.

Friday Guild Day

$100 / family / termMaximum $300 per year, plus a supply fee

Parent participation is required
Younger siblings are welcome

Wednesday Seminar Day

$50 / family / termMaximum $150 per year

Parent participation is encouraged
Drop-off may be available for an additional fee

Come grow with us

Is Harbor & Hills
right for your family?

We are intentionally beginning simply and growing thoughtfully through shared wisdom, service, and relationships. Reach out to ask questions, learn about space for 2026–2027, or begin a conversation about your family.

Community contact

Katie Cummings

925-639-7715 mrs.kacummings@gmail.comColorado Springs, Colorado

We seek to build a lasting community marked by hospitality, faithful education, meaningful friendships, and a shared love for what is true, good, and beautiful.

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