Welcome to Our Nature-Inspired Learning Hub
Discover a vibrant educational space where wonder meets knowledge! Our learning hub offers a unique blend of nature, creativity, and innovation, inviting you on a captivating journey of growth and exploration. Whether you’re a parent looking for engaging learning experiences, a homeschool family seeking community, or someone passionate about education, our hub is the place to nurture curious minds and inspiring adventures.
Tailored Courses for Each Age Group
Every class we offer is an enriching experience, crafted to inspire a passion for knowledge in a serene and supportive environment. Our diverse curriculum is designed to cater to ages 5-17, providing tailored learning experiences that resonate with each child’s unique interests and learning style. We know that all children learn at their own pace, so the age range for a class is a framework. You know your child best so together let’s explore where they would best succeed!
The Village includes our parents as well! Scroll down to see learning opportunities for mom and dad.
Sprouts (Kinder-1st grade)
In the Sprouts program, we focus on building foundational skills through playful exploration and inquiry-based learning. Children enjoy an interactive curriculum that includes:
Saplings (2nd-5th grade)
As Seedlings, students delve deeper into academic subjects with an emphasis on creativity and critical thinking.
Our curriculum includes:
Canopy (6th grade+)
In the Canopy stage, we prepare students for future academic challenges by fostering leadership and innovation.
Our curriculum includes
Little Sprouts
Kindergarten and 1st Grade
Thursdays 10am – 2:30pm
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Our youngest learners have a rhythm all their own.
This class is designed to honor childhood through nature play, space for the imagination and creative thinking to come alive through art, science and mind/body connection activities to help develop the whole child.
Rooted in nature
Our community garden is Little Sprouts home base — a place where children dig into wonder, follow the pull of curiosity, and move with the quiet rhythm of the seasons.
Rhythms with purpose
We move through a monthly rhythm designed to bring variety and delight to every week. Each month, children rotate through hands-on baking, garden exploration, themed library time, music, and hands-on science discovery — a rich blend of experiences that keeps curiosity alive all season long.
Flow that reflects childhood
Each class explores a variety of topics designed to foster a love of learning and nurture children’s natural wonder and curiosity about the world around them. Topics include seasonally inspired science themes, hands-on science exploration, and open-ended play and engineering opportunities.
Gentle structure
Handwriting Without Tears and gamified lessons for math and language arts that help enrich students academically while making learning fun.
Whole child connections
Throughout the day, we focus on the mind body connection to help build coordination, language skills, gross and fine motor skills, a sense of body in its environment and help processing emotions.
Budding community
In our class, we learn, play and build lasting relationships with one another in a natural setting that helps to make beautiful moments for our children as they grow and learn about themselves, others and the world around them.
Saplings: 2nd + 3rd grade
Students delve deeper into academic subjects with an emphasis on creativity, critical thinking, and inquiry.
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Growing minds and bodies.
Your student’s first opportunity at choice-driven learning. Opportunities for core subjects and enrichment with a flow that brings rich landscape to the educational journey.
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Seasons & Stories
This literature-based class invites students on a seasonal journey through classic storytelling as the natural world transitions from autumn to winter. Guided by the living-book philosophy of the Charlotte Mason method, students immerse themselves in high-quality literature that highlights the relationship between humans, animals, and the natural world. Blending literature with geography, hands-on science, traditional crafts, and seasonal activities, this multi-sensory course brings each text vividly to life. Students not only read about the rhythms of the natural world—they experience them, creating meaningful connections between story, season, and place as they enjoy the outdoor classroom setting of the garden.
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Wearable Art
Turn art into fashion! In this creative and hands-on class, students will design and make their own wearable works of art, including jewelry, printmaking, papier-mache masks, costumes, accessories, friendship bracelets, and woven textile projects. Students will practice design, problem-solving skills, and creative expression by exploring color, pattern, texture, and design, transforming everyday materials into imaginative works of art they can wear and share.
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Math Lab
Students step into the role of “math scientists” as they explore foundational math concepts through hands-on activities, games and collaborative challenges. This course is designed to make math meaningful, memorable and fun by connecting abstract concepts to real world experiences. Each session invites students to engage with math using physical tools like base ten blocks, measuring tapes, clocks, fraction tiles and play money – helping them visualize and internalize big ideas. This course goes beyond rote memorization, focusing instead on exploration and understanding. The aim is to foster confidence and encourage students to think critically and creatively about math.
04 *grades 2-5
Run, Jump, Play: Outdoor Fitness Fundamentals
Childhood was meant to be spent outside! This class brings back the joy of running, climbing, exploring, and playing through creative games and active challenges that make fitness feel like recess. Each week students will enjoy relay races, obstacle courses, tag games, cooperative challenges, ball games, balance activities and movement adventures that naturally develop coordination, agility, endurance and confidence. Along the way, they’ll practice teamwork, encouragement, reslience and good sportsmanship while making new friends and enjoying the outdoors. No drills. No pressure. Just movement, laughter, fresh air and the kind of active play that helps kids grow stronger – in body, mind and character.
05 *grades 2-5
Beginner Woodworking & Carpentry
Ignite your child’s creativity and confidence in our Little Carpenters workshop! Designed specifically for young hands, this course focuses on the fundamentals of woodworking using strictly hand tools. Students will learn the proper and safe use of hammers, measuring tapes, hand saws, and sanding blocks. In a supportive, supervised environment, we emphasize patience, precision, and the satisfaction of building something from scratch. Projects are carefully selected to be age-appropriate and engaging—think birdhouses, simple toolboxes, or classic wooden toys. By the end of the session, participants will have gained essential fine motor skills, an understanding of basic geometry and measurement, and a physical project to take home. No experience is necessary; we provide all the safety gear, sustainable wood, and tools. Come ready to measure twice and cut once!
$75 semester lab fee
06 *grades 2-5
Global Culinary Arts
Join Dr. Talia Ortega for a hands-on culinary adventure where students build confidence, creativity, leadership, and real-world life skills through cooking. Each week, students will explore cuisines from around the world while learning essential kitchen techniques, food safety, nutrition, and meal preparation — all while developing communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills through collaborative cooking challenges.
No prior cooking experience is necessary. Whether brand new to the kitchen or already passionate about food, students will leave the semester with practical life skills, greater confidence, new recipes, and a deeper appreciation for food and cultures around the world.
$75 semester lab fee
Saplings: 4th + 5th grade
Students delve deeper into academic subjects with an emphasis on creativity, critical thinking, and inquiry.
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Ready for more social and academic complexity.
Classes hold more dynamic learning that weave core math, reading, writing, and science into experiences and projects that give students depth and life applicable skills.
01 *2-day class
Storybound: A Language Arts Adventure
Step into a year of discovery with this all-encompassing language arts class, where great novels become the gateway to essential skills. Students will practice reading comprehension, explore a variety of writing styles, and build vocabulary and grammar — all woven through engaging, story-driven learning.
Students will have work to complete at home in between each class (approx. 2hrs/wk). Novels can be read or listened to.
*Class is Tuesday AND Thursday
Semester 1 novels:
Morning Girl by Michael Dorris
The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate
Gone Fishing by Tamera Will Wissinger
Where the Mountain Meets the Moon by Grace Lin
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Science and our World
This course uses the natural world as both classroom and curriculum. Students will observe, question, investigate, and document the living systems around them through outdoor exploration, hands-on experiments, and scientific journaling across a full school year. Topics spiral through ecology, botany, zoology, geology, astronomy, weather, and the physics of nature — always anchored in direct experience with the living world. Science is treated as something we do, not just something we read about. Class is held primarily in our outdoor garden classroom.
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Hand & Mind: The Craft of Game Making
This tabletop game design class combines fun and academics by having students create their own original games! Students practice language arts skills by writing clear rules and presenting their game, math skills through probability, scoring systems, and data collection, critical thinking through planning, testing, and revising their designs, and graphic design principles through learning how artwork supports a theme and provides visual clarity. The class will include analyzing and modifying existing games, learning game mechanics, creating prototypes of board or card games, playtesting, and improving their final product. A showcase day lets students present their finished game and reflect on both the gameplay and visual design choices they made.
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¡Vamos a Aprender Español! Beginning Conversational Spanish
This hands-on introductory Spanish class invites kids into their first adventure with the language through classes built around music, movement, games, and crafts — no prior experience necessary. Each class opens with a song or chant, moves into guided lesson and practice time, and finishes with a craft that brings the day’s vocabulary to life, from painting with color words to decorating a tote bag, building a family tree collage, or drawing a treasure-hunt map, all while progressing through core topics like the alphabet, numbers, greetings, family, food, clothing, hobbies, and simple present-tense verbs (ser, estar, tener, ir). Students collect their favorite creations into a personal illustrated portfolio book as their final project, then celebrate everything they’ve learned at an end-of-semester fiesta with classmates.
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Realistic Painting and Drawing
Learn how to create realistic three-dimensional forms, still lifes, portraits, landscapes, and fine art masterpieces. Students will develop strong foundational skills such as sketching, line control, shading, texture, color theory, and perspective. Through guided projects and classical methods, students will strengthen their observational skills and learn how to create realistic, expressive artwork while building confidence in their creative abilities.
06 *grades 2-5
Run, Jump, Play: Outdoor Fitness Fundamentals
Childhood was meant to be spent outside! This class brings back the joy of running, climbing, exploring, and playing through creative games and active challenges that make fitness feel like recess. Each week students will enjoy relay races, obstacle courses, tag games, cooperative challenges, ball games, balance activities and movement adventures that naturally develop coordination, agility, endurance and confidence. Along the way, they’ll practice teamwork, encouragement, reslience and good sportsmanship while making new friends and enjoying the outdoors. No drills. No pressure. Just movement, laughter, fresh air and the kind of active play that helps kids grow stronger – in body, mind and character.
07 *grades 2-5
Beginner Woodworking & Carpentry
Ignite your child’s creativity and confidence in our Little Carpenters workshop! Designed specifically for young hands, this course focuses on the fundamentals of woodworking using strictly hand tools. Students will learn the proper and safe use of hammers, measuring tapes, hand saws, and sanding blocks. In a supportive, supervised environment, we emphasize patience, precision, and the satisfaction of building something from scratch. Projects are carefully selected to be age-appropriate and engaging—think birdhouses, simple toolboxes, or classic wooden toys. By the end of the session, participants will have gained essential fine motor skills, an understanding of basic geometry and measurement, and a physical project to take home. No experience is necessary; we provide all the safety gear, sustainable wood, and tools. Come ready to measure twice and cut once!
$75 semester lab fee
08 *grades 5-8
Continuing Carpentry: History & Craft
Take your woodworking journey to the next level in our Master Builders course. Building upon the foundational skills of hand-tool mastery, this program introduces older students to the rich history of carpentry. From the innovative joinery of ancient civilizations to the timber-framing techniques that built the world’s most iconic structures, we explore the evolution of the craft and the artisans who shaped history. Students will study historical design principles and apply them to more complex, independent projects. We focus on advanced hand-tool techniques, including joinery, structural integrity, and wood selection. This course challenges students to think like engineers and artists simultaneously, fostering critical thinking and historical perspective alongside technical proficiency. Whether crafting functional furniture or decorative models, students will finish the term with a deep appreciation for the trade and the sophisticated skills to execute detailed, professional-grade work.
$75 semester lab fee
Prerequisite: prior woodworking or Beginning Carpentry
09 *grades 2-5
Global Culinary Arts
Join Dr. Talia Ortega for a hands-on culinary adventure where students build confidence, creativity, leadership, and real-world life skills through cooking. Each week, students will explore cuisines from around the world while learning essential kitchen techniques, food safety, nutrition, and meal preparation — all while developing communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills through collaborative cooking challenges.
No prior cooking experience is necessary. Whether brand new to the kitchen or already passionate about food, students will leave the semester with practical life skills, greater confidence, new recipes, and a deeper appreciation for food and cultures around the world.
$75 semester lab fee
10 *Grades 4-6
Intro to Mechanics & Machines
Curious how things move? Our Intro to Mechanics course is a hands-on exploration of the machines that power our world. Designed for young minds, this class demystifies the basic principles of physics and mechanics. Through interactive demonstrations and simplified model-building, students will discover how gears, levers, pulleys, and engines work together to create motion. We emphasize the “why” and “how” behind everyday machines, fostering curiosity and problem-solving skills. Students will engage with tactile, age-appropriate activities—exploring how energy is transferred, why wheels turn, and how simple systems combine to perform complex tasks. By focusing on fundamental concepts rather than technical jargon, we provide a solid foundation for future engineering interest. This course turns the abstract concepts of mechanical movement into tangible, exciting discoveries, encouraging students to look at the machines around them with newfound understanding and appreciation.
$75 semester lab fee
Canopy: 6th+
We prepare students for future challenges by fostering leadership, innovation, constructive discourse, and building strong relationships.
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Building the skills, experiences and knowledge for what comes next.
Your student’s first opportunity at choice-driven learning. Opportunities for core subjects and enrichment with a flow that brings rich landscape to the educational journey.
01 *2-day class
Pages & Purpose: A Language Arts Journey
This all encompassing language arts class will fulfill your middle school child’s language arts needs this school year. Through a variety of novels, we will practice reading comprehension, various writing styles, vocabulary, and grammar. We will also incorporate executive function tools to support student independence, giving them tools to be successful in school and life!
Students will have work to complete at home in between each class (approx. 2hrs/wk). Novels can be read or listened to.
Class is Tuesday AND Thursday
Grades 6-8
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Tending Soil to Cell – Applied Life Science
This course weaves together middle school life science standards and self-sustainability skills through the lens of a working garden. Students explore cells, genetics, ecology, microbiology, and human body systems — and then immediately apply that knowledge by making models, growing food, preserving harvests, building soil, preparing medicine and feeding a community. Science is learned by doing, and doing is made richer by understanding the science behind it.
The course follows the natural rhythm of a growing season — from soil preparation in fall, through winter planning and seed starting, into spring planting, summer harvest, and preservation.
Semester 1: Foundations of life, cells, microscopy, soil biology, garden setup, ecosystems, food webs, plant medicine & preservation
Semester 2: Genetics, plant reproduction, seed saving, human body systems, microbes, spring planting & ecology, water & climate, student investigations & celebration
04 *grades 6+
Teen Strength & Agility
Build strength, improve athleticism and gain confidence in a fun, encouraging environment. This class is designed to help teens develop real fitness skills while enjoying the process. Each session includes a dynamic warm-up, functional strength training and speed and agility drills that keep students engaged and challenged. Students will learn proper technique using dumbbells, resistance bands, TRX and bodyweight exercises before applying those skills through agility courses, partner activities and fitness challenges. Every class offers a variety, helping students build strength, coordination, balance, speed and endurance without repetitive workouts. Whether your teen plays sports or simply wants to become stronger, healthier and more confident, this class provides instruction and encouragement for every fitness level. Beginner-friendly progressions and advanced options ensure each student is challenged appropriately and can experience measurable growth throughout the semester. Come ready to work hard, encourage others and have fun while building lifelong fitness skills.
05 *grades 5-8
Continuing Carpentry: History & Craft
Take your woodworking journey to the next level. Building upon the foundational skills of hand-tool mastery, this program introduces older students to the rich history of carpentry. From the innovative joinery of ancient civilizations to the timber-framing techniques that built the world’s most iconic structures, we explore the evolution of the craft and the artisans who shaped history. Students will study historical design principles and apply them to more complex, independent projects. We focus on advanced hand-tool techniques, including joinery, structural integrity, and wood selection. This course challenges students to think like engineers and artists simultaneously, fostering critical thinking and historical perspective alongside technical proficiency. Whether crafting functional furniture or decorative models, students will finish the term with a deep appreciation for the trade and the sophisticated skills to execute detailed, professional-grade work.
$75 semester lab fee
Prerequisite: prior woodworking or Beginning Carpentry
06 *grades 6+
Global Culinary Arts
Join Dr. Talia Ortega for a hands-on culinary adventure where students build confidence, creativity, leadership, and real-world life skills through cooking.
In this interactive course, students will explore cuisines from around the world while learning essential kitchen techniques, food safety, meal preparation, nutrition, and teamwork. Each week, students will prepare and enjoy a variety of recipes while developing communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills through collaborative cooking challenges and group activities.
Students will also discuss healthy eating habits, explore the nutritional value of different foods, and learn how to make informed choices while preparing delicious meals and snacks. No prior cooking experience is necessary. Whether students are brand new to the kitchen or already passionate about food, this class provides an engaging environment where they can learn, create, and grow. By the end of the semester, students will leave with practical life skills, increased confidence, a
stronger understanding of nutrition, new recipes, and a deeper appreciation for food and cultures from around the world.
$75 semester lab fee
07 *grades 6+
Art Through the Ages (Baroque to Contemporary)
In this class, students will learn the cultural impact of art throughout history by studying artistic production and recreating famous masterpieces. Our journey starts in the 17th century with the theatrical Baroque movement, continues through the revolutionary birth of Impressionism, and finishes with an exploration of art in the Contemporary period. This course will invite students to think critically about artwork that interests them and engage with the material by physically recreating famous art pieces from each movement. Through this hands-on process, students will sharpen their critical thinking skills, learn artistic techniques, and build confidence in their own expressive abilities.
08 *grades 6+
Continuing Mechanics & Machines—Automotive Systems
Go under the hood in our Automotive Systems course. Tailored for older students, this program offers a comprehensive look at modern vehicle architecture. We move beyond general concepts to examine specific vehicle components in detail, including transmission systems, braking mechanisms, suspension, and steering geometry. The highlight of this course is a comparative analysis of powertrain technology. Students will gain a deep understanding of the mechanical complexity of internal combustion engine exploring fuel injection, combustion cycles, and exhaust systems and contrast them with the streamlined efficiency of electric propulsion and battery management systems. Through technical diagrams and component breakdown, students will analyze the trade-offs between these technologies and consider the future of automotive design. This course is perfect for aspiring engineers looking to grasp the technical reality of how vehicles function, preparing them for more advanced mechanical studies.
$100 semester lab fee
09 *high school
So You Think You Can Govern? – An Interactive Civics Course
1st semester: We will look at the US Constitution in depth then dive into running a presidential campaign as well as follow current events of the US Congressional election. For the campaign, we will create bumper stickers and campaign mottos, have a debate, write and deliver speeches and vote. Depending on time and interest we may do other typical campaign activities.
2nd semester: We will be Congress and write bills, have committee meetings as well as full House or Senate hearings. Then will be have a trial, do 3-judge court appellate arguments and finally be the US Supreme Court.
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Math Help Study Hall
Struggling with a stubborn equation or just need a quiet, focused space to work through math homework? This supportive study hall is here for any student in Algebra I and beyond. Bring your online coursework, textbook, and toughest questions, and get customized, one-on-one support from Gary Chin — an experienced homeschool parent and math instructor who understands both the subject and the student.
Whether your student needs help untangling a tricky concept or just wants dedicated time to work with expert guidance nearby, this class offers the personalized support to help kids move forward with confidence.
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Village Builders
Does your older child (6th+) have a gap period but would like to stay on campus? They can contribute to The Village in meaningful ways by being a Builder. Your student can be a teacher’s aide, Little Sprouts buddy, work in the garden, or another job that supports the community, encourages strong work ethic, develops leadership and communication skills, and instills ownership of The Village of which they are an important part.
Please contact us to schedule a call to discuss the best Builder role for your student.
Hearth: Village moms
You are the warmth and life from whence your family comes, is nurtured and grows.
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When we have connection, growth and joy it fuels the lamp of our homes.
Moms pour out into their families every moment of everyday. Find ways to fill back up with us.
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Stronger Together: Outdoor Fitness for Moms
Come join us in sunshine and fresh air for a dynamic and refreshing way to move, sweat, and connect with other moms! Together, we’ll use a variety of equipment — TRX, resistance bands, BOSU balls, dumbbells, and more — to keep our workouts fun, challenging, and effective. You’ll build strength, boost your cardio endurance, and improve your overall fitness, all while being part of a supportive community that shows up for each other.
This isn’t a silent, heads-down workout — it’s a chance to catch up, share a laugh, and cheer each other on between sets. You’ll leave feeling stronger in body and spirit, with a little community built in along the way.
All fitness levels are welcome here! Whatever your starting point, we’d love to have you — every exercise includes modifications and advanced options, so you’ll get a workout tailored just for you, alongside other moms on the same journey.
Thursdays @ 10am
7-week sessions
$140/session
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Whether you’re a parent eager to provide the best for your child, a homeschool family seeking community, or a community member passionate about education, we welcome you to be a part of our journey!