wild roots homeschool enrichment
We are thrilled to announce the opening of registration for our unique Homeschool Enrichment Program! Designed with the intention of growing the whole child, our program incorporates aspects essential to personal growth and emotional awareness; such as connection to nature, artistic expression, joyful movement, and quiet, reflective practices.
Wild Roots Homeschool Workshops strengthen children’s connection to nature, themselves and others through nature-based lessons, emotional & communication activities, classic art projects, and creative and reflective writing practices. Our programming is based on soulful themes such as creativity, sustainability, seasonal awareness, entrepreneurship, wilderness survival skills, mindfulness & empowerment topics. Our days together will be a delicate balance of outdoor exploration and movement, and quiet, focused time on art, writing, and group activities.
This program is intended for children ages 6 to 14. We expect to have a wide range of ages and will plan activities and interactions in order to create a rewarding and enriching experience for all ages.
Classes are held on Thursdays from 10am - 1pm.
We are excited to foster a love for nature, cultivate creativity, and build emotional intelligence together.
uPCOMING SESSIONS:
Amazing Me Session - March 7, 21, 28
In this transformative workshop, students will embark on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment as they create their very own personalized book celebrating their unique greatness and positive impact on the world. This insightful book serves as a powerful tool for fostering self-love, confidence, and resilience in children. Through mindfulness techniques such as affirmations, gratitude, and self-care, along with growth mindset principles, students will cultivate a positive mindset and a deeper appreciation for themselves and their capabilities.
🌟 Program Highlights:
Self-Exploration: Through guided activities, students will uncover the truth about themselves, recognizing their amazing qualities and contributions to the world.
Personal Touch: With the option to add personal photographs and artwork, students will craft a truly unique and meaningful book that reflects their individuality.
Empowering Outcome: By the end of the workshop, students will have a tangible reminder of their worth and potential, serving as a source of inspiration and confidence.
This 3-week session will run on Thursdays from 10am - 1pm at Wild Roots Studio in NW Fort Collins. Please pack a lunch & water bottle. Lessons are aimed for children 5-13 years old. $125 per/child.
Creative Writing for Homeschoolers - April 11, 18, 25 & may 2
Unleash the power of words and imagination in our exciting Creative Writing Program designed for homeschoolers aged 7-13. Join us for a magical journey where writing becomes a delightful tool for creative expression, offering a diverse exploration of writing forms and styles.
🌈 Program Highlights:
Check-in Time: Begin our mornings with a warm and welcoming check-in, fostering a sense of community and connection among young writers.
Warm-up Exercises: Dive into engaging warm-up activities that spark creativity, banishing any fears or anxieties about writing. Our goal is to make writing a joyous and effortless experience!
Project for the Day: Each session brings a new and exciting writing project, thoughtfully curated to inspire young minds. But it doesn't stop there! We'll incorporate hands-on art and craft activities, turning every writing assignment into a multi-sensory adventure.
Break/Lunch/Outdoor Time: Take a well-deserved break to refresh, enjoy a snack, and explore the great outdoors. Nature has a way of inspiring creativity!
Sharing Time: Encourage self-expression as students share their creations with the group. This fosters a supportive environment where ideas flourish and confidence grows.
Gratitude Journal to End: Conclude our sessions on a positive note by engaging in gratitude journaling. Reflect on the day's discoveries and celebrate the journey of creative expression.
Our Creative Writing Adventures for Homeschoolers aims to instill a love for writing, transforming it from a task into a source of joy and discovery. Join us for three hours of weekly inspiration, where young minds blossom into confident writers and expressive creators.
This 4-week session will run on Thursdays from 10am - 1pm at Wild Roots Studio in NW Fort Collins. Please pack a lunch & water bottle. Lessons are aimed for children 7-13 years old. $148 per/child.
Children enrolled in our program can look forward to engaging in a wide range of activities including…
Mindfulness
Daily journaling to encourage intention setting, self-awareness, expression, and gratitude.
Light yoga and breathing exercises to encourage connection and develop tools for grounding and calming.
Classic Art Skills
Deepening their understanding of artistic techniques, tools and different medias.
Taking part in activies that cultivate creativity and help them seek out innovative ways to solve challenges. We believe that creativity is a skill that will set children up for adulthood.
Strengthen Connection to Nature
Syncing To Nature Rhythms. We will often connect our art workshops to the current seasons, moon cycles or natural rhythms of the environment we live in.
Lessons on environmental stewardship, sustainability, taking part or learning more about our local ecosystem and others doing innovative work to be kinder, caretakers of our planet.
Herbology lessons. Plant identification, wild harvesting and crafting botanical medicines.
Embodiment Practices
Embodiment learning involves the whole body during the cognitive process. As a result, there is a connection between new ideas and movement.
Emotional Intelligence.
Emotional Intelligence (communication skills, social interaction activities, imaginative, creative play)
Joyful Creative Writing
Freewriting, writing prompts, poetry, and group writing activities with the intention to bring freedom, expression and fun to the act of writing!
GENERAL INFORMATION
TUITION: Tuition for each session will vary taking in to consideration projects, supplies and time span of class.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS: We feel strongly that every child should be able to enjoy our programs. We offer a limited amount of partial and full scholarships to income-qualifying families. If you are interested in seeking assistance or a class or camp, please submit the following application: Youth Program Scholarship Application
WILD ROOTS SCHOLARSHIP FUND DONATIONS: If you or your business would like to donate to our youth scholarship fund please contact us here. We appreciate all donations to support children who may not otherwise be able to attend.
AGE REQUIRMENTS: Please look at the session’s age aim to assure projects and lessons are appropriate for your child.
SCHEDULE: Classes run from 10am - 1pm.
WHAT TO BRING: Please pack water bottle & lunch.
CANCELLATION POLICY: Cancellations made 7 days prior to the first day of class will receive a full refund less a non-refundable $25 administration fee. Cancellations made less than 7 days before the first day of the camp session will receive a 50% refund. Cancellations made on or after the first day of the camp session will not be refunded. In this case, we cannot offer refunds as we often have waitlists for all our programs. Therefore, we have turned away other families when we reserve a space for your child(ren). $25 administration fee helps us cover credit card fees, the cost of the staff time needed to process & cancel registrations and manage wait lists.
LOCATIONS: The homebase for Wild Roots Home Program will be our backyard studio. From there we will venture off on nature walks and gather at local farms, natural areas & parks. Sometimes we might choose to meet up off-site to explore new places and learn from community leaders.
WILD ROOTS BACKYARD STUDIO
The Wild Roots Art Barn is located at 444 N. Sunset Street, Fort Collins, CO, 80521. This backyard studio space has both an indoor and outdoor classroom. It allows for us to create nature under the beautiful Colorado sun and is surrounded by vegetable and herb gardens from which we can gather ingredients for some of our art projects. From here, we often take nature walks to visit nearby creeks, parks or open spaces. Click here for directions to the Wild Root Art Barn