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We help children thrive.
Families gain more peace, more time, and more community support.
ORA elevates your child's education with a unique blend of academic excellence, immersive learning experiences which foster creativity, resilience, problem-solving skills, and cultivated curiosity in a natural setting. Results are holistic child development and a deeper appreciation for the world around them.
Forest Preschool (ages 3-5) and Program for Homeschoolers (grades 1st-8th).
Holistic education with a 100% outdoor classroom.
We started as a club...
We began as the Nature Kids Club program at Organic Roots, LLC (our parent organization that includes yoga, coaching, and farming). That program was created by the founders Selena and Tzvi Kipnis as a way to create more connection and more meaningful experiences for their three daughters.
The club was a hit attracting families from a variety of backgrounds and cities in Hampton Roads.
Some other families expressed interest in a more regular program and after a great deal of research, thought, planning, and care, Organic Roots Academy, a 501c3 nonprofit (for impact) organization, was born.
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays (9am-1pm)
AGES 3 - 5 Sprouts, Ages 6-14 Ferns
Wednesday, September 6 — Opening Ceremony
Friday, September 8 — First Day
November 20-24— Closed, Thanksgiving Break
December 18-January 5 — Closed, Winter Break
January 15 — Closed, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Monday, February 19 — Closed, President’s Day
Monday, May 27 — Closed, Memorial Day
Friday, May 31 — Last Day
Friday, September 6 — Opening Ceremony
Monday, September 9 — First Day
November 25-29 — Closed, Thanksgiving Break
December 23-January 3 — Closed, Winter Break
January 20 — Closed, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Monday, February 17 — Closed, President’s Day
March 31-April 4 — Closed, Spring Break
Monday, May 26 — Closed, Memorial Day
Friday, May 30 — Last Day
Registering as a homeschooler is easier than you think. Your current knowledge and experience are enough.
We believe that humans need both hard and soft skills in order to thrive.
Hard Skills developed in our program:
- Math, Science, Language Arts, Geography, History, Foreign Language (Hebrew), Entrepreneurship, Gardening, and Survival Skills
Soft Skills developed in our program:
-Growth Mindset, Adaptability, Compassion, Communication, Leaders
We believe that humans need both hard and soft skills in order to thrive.
Hard Skills developed in our program:
- Math, Science, Language Arts, Geography, History, Foreign Language (Hebrew), Entrepreneurship, Gardening, and Survival Skills
Soft Skills developed in our program:
-Growth Mindset, Adaptability, Compassion, Communication, Leadership, Organization, Time Management, Forgiveness, Creativity, Resourcefulness, Work Ethic, Teamwork, and Critical Thinking
Physical health including nutrition, strength, flexibility, endurance, rest, water consumption, fresh air, etc, are integral to the overall health and success of humans.
We believe each child has a purpose. When they learn how to believe in themselves, and cultivate a growth mindset, they can achieve anything. Purpose driven humans create a positive impact in our world.
An outdoor classroom is proven to create an excellent environment conducive of physical and mental growth.
The environment that we are in directly affects our ability to learn, contribute, and grow.
Our educational model is based on science, research, experience, and holistic approach, relevant for this generation. Click here to read scientific articles, such as:
* Smaller classes, higher achievement and narrowing the opportunity gap
Our educational model is based on science, research, experience, and holistic approach, relevant for this generation. Click here to read scientific articles, such as:
* Smaller classes, higher achievement and narrowing the opportunity gap
BOOKS
Nature Preschools & Forest Kindergartens
The Coyote's Guide to Connecting With Nature
There's No Such Thing As Bad Weather
North American Association for Environmental Education
American Forest Kindergarten Association
Eastern Region Association of Forest & Nature Schools
Child & Nature Alliance (Canada)
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