Parent and Me Programs

Our homeschool enrichment program runs year-round offering programs for new homeschoolers who want additional enrichment and outdoor learning for ongoing education. We offer opportunities and time on their own to explore their interest at their own developmental stage.  Our teachers bring their educational background outdoors and in nature where real wonder and a passion for learning inspires students for the rest of their learning journey. 

Our classes are ages 4.5 ( 5) - 8 as mixed-age play offers significant benefits for both younger and older children. Younger children learn and develop skills by observing older peers, while older children enhance their leadership and social skills by mentoring younger ones. This type of interaction enriches their play experiences and fosters important growth in early childhood.

Class description: 

Connecting with Nature and Sensory Experience

• Guided hikes
• Noticing  the current season and how the environment changes.
• Working with natural materials like mud, clay, twigs, or wool

Practical Skills and Craftsmanship

• Simple purposeful handwork like finger knitting, making cordage, or weaving with grass, sewing and wood-making. 
• Building 
• Learning respectful, safe tool use 
• Cultivating a respectful relationship with cooking 

Imagination, Story, and Artistic Expression

• Verbal storytelling
• Open-ended role-playing 
• Creating art
• Singing simple, rhythmic songs, poems and literature  

Group Life 

• Caring for our space 
• Nature Journaling 
• Engaging in discussions that foster wonder and curiosity about the natural world.

Days: Wednesday & Thursday 

Location: Park in Camarillo , CA

Time: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm 

Ages 5 - 7.5

* This program is intended for students who show readiness in more complex ideas, and exhibit interest in writing, drawing, building, observing, and hiking farther into the trails.