Community Enrichment: Arts, Nature & Outdoor Adventure

Nurturing the whole child through hands-on discovery

Deeply rooted in the 100-year legacy of the Marietta Johnson School of Organic Education, our community youth programs offer a vibrant blend of creative arts, nature-based learning, and outdoor adventure. Whether your child is discovering new skills in our woodworking shop, exploring coastal ecosystems, or practicing mindfulness under the pavillion, our classes are designed to nourish the “whole child”—mind, body, and spirit.

Schedule & Pricing Information

Open to the public, these weekly sessions invite young learners to join our campus for hands-on discovery.

DURING SCHOOL YEAR: Focused on movement and breath to support a healthy being and sense of self (typically ages 4–5). Parents welcome! Taught by Erin Runels. Pre-registration is preferred. Call (251) 928-9347 for details.

Fridays from 9:30 – 10:15 AM

$15 per session

DURING SCHOOL YEAR: Creative sessions where children (typically ages 4–5) explore various artistic mediums and the tactile joy of clay. Pre-registration is preferred. Call (251) 928-9347 for details.
Dates: Wednesdays from 10:30 – 11:15 AM

$25 per session

DURING SCHOOL YEAR: A signature Organic School tradition for ages 8 – 12. Students learn to use traditional hand tools, focusing on craftsmanship, safety, and the satisfaction of building functional projects from scratch. Taught by Wayne “Coach” Miller.

Dates: Wednesdays from 3:30-4:30pm

$30 per session; paid monthly for theme-oriented projects; limited spaces; Pre-registration is preferred. Call (251) 928-9347 for details.

Ages 4-7: Art, Pottery (clay-play), and Yoga sessions with snack and lunch time; Dates: Weeks of June 1-5 and June 15-19; Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m $150/week. A $50 deposit is required to hold your child’s spot and will be applied to each week’s rate. See details at our Camps page.

Ages 8-12: Art, Pottery, and Woodworking sessions with snack and lunch time; Dates: Weeks of June 8-12 and June 22-26; Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m $175/week. A $75 deposit is required to hold your child’s spot and will be applied to each week’s rate. See details at our Camps page.

Ages 4-15; Sign up through Little Roots.

Dates: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
3:30–5:30 PM

BRATS bus picks up older students daily from their school.

For the Little Roots summer or holiday camps, afterschool, or outdoor learning programs, please visit the Little Roots Big Adventures website for more information.

Little Roots Summer Camp: Ages 4-15; Mon-Fri; 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.; $250/week. A $300 registration fee is required to hold your child’s spot and will be applied to your total camp tuition or your first week of camp.

Conservation & Resources Class: students explore local ecology, identify native species, and learn the vital importance of protecting our coastal resources.

Tuesdays and Thursdays; $65/week.

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