🍁Fall Enrichment Classes

Rooted in nature. Growing confident kids. Making memories that last.

Fall 2026 Session

August 24 - December 18, 2026

Monday - Friday • In-Person Classes • Simi Valley, Ca

About Our Program

Gentle Roots Farm provides supplemental, in-person educational enrichment classes for homeschool and independent-study students. Our hands-on classes give students opportunities to explore agriculture, animal care, nature, science, gardening, cooking, creative projects, and outdoor skills in a working farm environment.

Gentle Roots Farm is an independent educational enrichment provider and is not a school. Our classes are designed to complement a student's primary homeschool or independent-study education.

Weekly Class Schedule

Classes are offered Monday through Friday. Activities, instruction, and projects are adapted to the age and grade level of participating students. Grade Levels Grouped TK-2, 3-5, and 6-8.

See Course Descriptions below for the enrichment areas incorporated in oir weekly classes.

TK–2nd Grade

Monday–Friday

• Morning Classes: 9:00 AM–12:00 PM

• Extended Enrichment Classes: 12:00 PM–2:00 PM

3rd–5th Grade

Monday–Friday

• Morning Classes: 9:00 AM–12:00 PM

• Extended Enrichment Classes: 12:00 PM–2:00 PM

6th–8th Grade

Monday–Friday

• Morning Classes: 9:00 AM–12:00 PM

• Extended Enrichment Classes: 12:00 PM–2:00 PM

Course Descriptions

Farm Animal Care & Agriculture

Students explore responsible animal care and introductory agricultural practices through supervised, hands-on learning. Topics may include animal needs, feeding, habitats, farm safety, observation, animal behavior, and the responsibilities involved in caring for farm animals.

Lessons and activities are adapted to students' grade and developmental levels.

Nature Science & Exploration

Students explore life science, environmental science, and the natural world through hands-on observations, experiments, and outdoor investigations. The farm environment provides opportunities to study plants, animals, ecosystems, weather, seasonal changes, and other science concepts.

Gardening & Farm-to-Table

Students learn about plant science, gardening, food systems, and food preparation through hands-on activities. Topics may include seeds, soil, plant needs, seasonal growing, harvesting, measurement, nutrition, and age-appropriate cooking activities.

Creative Arts & Traditional Skills

Students participate in hands-on creative projects that may include arts and crafts, painting, nature-inspired art, building projects, bushcraft, traditional skills, and cultural studies. Projects encourage creativity, problem-solving, fine-motor development, and practical skills.

Outdoor Skills & Farm Exploration

Students build confidence and practical skills through supervised outdoor activities and farm-based learning experiences. Activities may include archery, farm games, nature exploration, age-appropriate outdoor skills, water activities, and collaborative challenges.

Class Registration & Pricing

Gentle Roots Farm classes are available to both private-pay families and families using approved charter school educational funds.

Families do not need to be enrolled in a charter school to participate.

Individual Course Pricing

Morning Enrichment Class — 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
$60 per class day

Morning + Extended Enrichment Classes — 9:00 AM–2:00 PM
$90 per class day

Individual classes may be booked on a drop-in basis when space is available.

Multiple Weekly Classes

Families may register for multiple weekly classes.

2 Classes Per Week

• Morning Classes: $120/week

• Morning + Extended Classes: $180/week

3 Classes Per Week

• Morning Classes: $180/week

• Morning + Extended Classes: $270/week

4 Classes Per Week

• Morning Classes: $240/week

• Morning + Extended Classes: $360/week

5 Classes Per Week

• Morning Classes: $300/week

• Morning + Extended Classes: $450/week

Sibling Discount

A 5% sibling discount is available on course fees for each additional sibling.

Additional Fees

Materials Fee: $5 per student, Per Day

The materials fee helps cover consumable supplies used during classes, which may include art supplies, science experiment materials, gardening supplies, cooking ingredients, and project materials.

Private-Pay Families

Gentle Roots Farm classes are open to the public.

Families do not need to attend or be enrolled with a charter school to participate. Private-pay families may register directly with Gentle Roots Farm.

Payment-in-full and monthly payment options are available for private-pay families. A deposit may be required to reserve a student's space.

Using Charter School Funds?

Gentle Roots Farm works with homeschool families using educational funds through participating charter schools.

Families wishing to use charter funds should follow their charter school's purchasing procedures and obtain any required approval or purchase order before attending classes.

Availability of charter funding is determined by each individual charter school. Gentle Roots Farm does not guarantee approval or reimbursement of educational funds.

Charter School Partnerships

Gentle Roots Farm serves private-pay families in addition to families utilizing charter school educational funds.

Approved Charter Vendors:

Taylion Academy

Golden Valley Charter School

Class Location

Gentle Roots Farm
Simi Valley, California

All classes listed on this page are offered in person at Gentle Roots Farm unless otherwise stated.

Fall Dates & Closures

There will be no classes on the following dates:

• Monday, September 7 — Labor Day

• Wednesday, November 11 — Veterans Day

• Monday, November 23 through Friday, November 27 — Thanksgiving Break

Request Registration

Email us to request registration and let us know:

• Student's name and grade

• Class day(s) requested

• Morning or extended class option

• Whether you will be paying privately or requesting charter school funding

Enrollment is subject to class availability.

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Enrollment Fee $40 per day + $5 materials fee per day ($45 total per day)

Hours 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Email us to Enroll

Enrollment Forms and Waivers must be signed and Invoices must be Paid before you can drop off

Thank you!