Earth Keepers

Earth Keepers is a nature-based enrichment program for learners ages 3-12.  We meet Tuesday through Thursday on our 10 acre cooperative farmstead, in Woodford, VA. Winding trails, various nature play spaces, tree houses, and various farm animals provide a magical place for children to adventure and learn.  Younger children will be fully immersed in each season through stories, songs, movement, finger plays, games and skills associated with them, while the older children will learn and review literacy and math concepts following Waldorf inspired, secular curriculum.

Enrollment Criteria

CAN MEET THEIR OWN HYGIENE/BATHROOM NEEDS WITH LIMITED ASSISTANCE

CAN FOLLOW RELEVANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND STAY WITH THEIR GROUP 

CHILDREN AGES 3-12

Curriculum

Learners ages 3-6 will spend their time connecting to nature and building relationships with one another.  During the time spent together, children will develop language and math skills through handwork, movement, and songs all while enjoying a peaceful and consistent rhythm.  Gross motor skills, risk assessment, and relationship building will build a solid foundation for what's to come.  

The 7-12 year olds will be given time to explore language arts through legends, myths, and cultural studies.  Science and arithmetic come to life while learning outdoors in a nature based, active, engaging and developmentally appropriate way. Fine motor skills, risk assessment, and relationship building will be a focus. Focus in both groups will be on play based learning, exploration and cultivating love and appreciation for all things in the natural world through weekly themed education.

Here is a draft weekly calendar for reference.

A Day Here…

fire

chalk board

knitting

woodworking

Contribution Options

Contributions range depending on length of day and level of contribution.  Program sustainability is at the heart of these options, as we strive to maintain and grow offerings that nurture your children while ensuring accessibility for all families. Limited scholarships and sibling discounts are available. To learn more about program fees, please click here.

Application

Ready to apply!? Fill out our form here.

A $250 application fee will reserve your child's spot. These photos are great, but to witness it in real life is far better! If you haven’t been out to tour, we recommend that before applying.