Imagine a school where children learn not just from textbooks, but from the rhythms of nature. Where desks give way to garden benches. Where academics are as treasured as tending chickens and goats. A place where a child can develop the deep environmental awareness and stewardship necessary to root and rise on a shifting planet.
Headwaters Academy is a nature-based microschool that fosters curiosity, empathy, and a deep love for the Earth. Our personalized approach celebrates each child's individual gifts, preparing them for a lifetime of learning and discovery.
Your generous support creates opportunities in a vibrant community uniquely suited to meet and exceed the educational needs of modern children and their families.
Start-up needs for Headwaters Academy include
Scholarship endowment
Fire safety updates
Extended driveway and parking
Classroom furniture
Curriculum materials
Playspaces
Administrative support
Teacher recruitment
Farm animals
School library
Help us reach our goal of $400,000
As we raise start-up costs in preparation for an August 2025 launch and first year costs, please consider a generous one-time or recurring donation to Headwaters Academy. Your gift, no matter the size, will help us reach our goals.
Ways to help
In-kind Donations
Contribute non-monetary goods or services to support the academy launch.
Gifts that Honor
Tribute gifts are a way to celebrate a special occasion, and memorial gifts are a way to remember someone by honoring their memory.
Planned Gifts
Donations aligned with a financial or estate plan.
Recurring Donations
Commit to a repeating donation on a cadence that works for you.
Group Gifting
Combine donations with friends or family.
Corporate Match
Did you know that many companies will match your charitable gift? Contact your human resources department to see if your company has charitable giving matches and double your impact!
Headwaters Academy is a 501c3 nonprofit organization - all contributions are fully deductible. Documentation of our 501(c)(3) status is available here.
Donations can be made online or send a check directly to
Headwaters Academy, 42W420 Campton Hills Road, Elburn, IL 60119.
For naming opportunities, large gifts, group gifts, tribute/memorial gifts, and planned gifts, please contact our team for support at academy@headwatersil.org.
