Introduction: We try to make the on-line registration process as simple and intuitive as possible, but it can still be confusing and difficult sometimes! This document gives instructions to register your child(ren) for 2025/2026 Taproot School Year and Foundations programs, along with some trouble-shooting tips if things don’t seem to be working.

Go to www.TaprootNatureExperience.com, click “Register” at the top right, and click “25/26 School Year Registration.”

Fill out your information–name, address, phone, etc. and information for a 2nd parent/guardian if you wish. Note: Even if you’ve been registered in the past, you’re required to re-enter your information. This ensures that family and kid details are accurate and up-to-date.

When this is finished, you’ll automatically start creating your first child account.

In addition to your child’s name and birthdate, you’ll need to indicate your preference for photos of your child in Taproot, detail any special health needs, and complete two consent and release of liability forms. 

Now you’ll see the 2025/2026 School Year Program form. This is where you can sign up for the programs you want for the particular child you’re registering at this moment. 

TIP: If you forget who you’re registering, look in the upper right corner of the screen:

When you have selected the camps you want for that child, go to the bottom of the form and click “GO TO NEXT STEP.” TIP: If you don’t want to sign up for a camp yet, you can click “Skip this step” and move on to create another child account. When you want to go back and sign a child up for camp weeks, click “Home”, then click the progress bar next to their name and click “2025/2026 School Year Program Selection”:

Next you’ll see a screen that shows which camp weeks you’ve selected for this child. If it’s correct, click “CONFIRM PARTICIPANT”. 

You’ll be presented with the option to add another child. Click whichever option you want. You can always add another child later by clicking the blue “ADD ANOTHER CHILD” button on the home/dashboard. There’s also a button to Delete Child Profile if you want to do that.

Now you’re at the Checkout form. There is some confusing stuff here so be mindful! You’ll see which kids you are about to pay for in this transaction. You can add or exclude kids from this transaction at this point. 

The default setting is for everyone to pay the 25% reservation deposit and enroll in a payment plan that will bill you automatically each month until the balance due date. The fall balance is due on October 15; spring balance is due April 15; Foundations balance is due May 15. 

If you prefer to pay in full now, you can click “Pay Full Balance of $XXX Now.” You can also click “View Plan” to see the payment schedule. 

IMPORTANT: You’ll see a red notice “Your $XXX order is not protected!” This is about a purchase protection insurance policy that is offered–for a fee–by the payment processing company, NOT Taproot. It says it offers protection in case your child cannot attend. Taproot has no influence on whether a claim is paid or denied, and we cannot remove or alter this language from the checkout screen. We have our own refund policy, which is meant to be reasonable and compassionate. Choose the Purchase Protection option at your own discretion. Again, Taproot has no control over this, so if you choose it and then change your mind, we can’t do anything about it.

Next, choose whether to pay with credit/debit card or directly from a bank account.

Enter your payment information.

Click the green “PAY $XXX NOW” button, then click it again. You’ll again have the option to pay in full if you want.

And now your kid is signed up for Taproot! Well done!

Other information:

MOST IMPORTANT TIP: Click the “Home” link next to your own name in the upper left of the screen to go to the Dashboard. Here you will find your kids’ names and can click the progress bar next to their name to find the various registration forms. This is the first thing to try if you want to change something or if things are not working or not making sense.

Adding a program to your child’s account

On the Dashboard, click “Add Program” next to the child’s name, then select the Taproot program you want. You’ll automatically be directed to the checkout screen.

Removing a program from your child’s account

You can remove your child from a program list before making a payment (if you have already made a payment, you will need to email info@taprootnatureexperience.org and Zac will remove it for you).

On the Dashboard, scroll down to the “My Orders” section and click on the relevant child’s name. Select the program you want to remove and click the red “Remove” link. Again, once you’ve made a payment for that week, you can’t remove it yourself. Email Zac.

Reviewing or changing parent information

On the Dashboard, click the progress bar next to your name at the top. Click the relevant form and make the desired changes.

Reviewing or changing a child’s information

On the Dashboard, click the progress bar next to the child’s name, then click the relevant form. Or click “Go To Member Application” under the child’s name. Make the desired changes.

We hope these instructions will help you navigate the Taproot registration process on your own. As always, if you hit a snag and can’t figure it out, email Zac. 

Above all, thank you so much for understanding the critical importance of nature and positive human interaction in your child’s life and thanks for being in the Taproot community!