Summer Program
2025 Dates | May 27 - August 15
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April 7 | Begin Accepting Interest Forms - Growing Roots Families
April 14 | Begin Accepting Interest Forms - Public*
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Growing Roots is pleased to announce its summer program for the current year, designed to provide a nurturing and enriching environment for young learners, upholding our commitment to child-centered learning. Children, ages 2.5 to 6 (potty-trained), will thrive in our expansive outdoor mud kitchen and play space, conveniently located steps from our indoor classroom, where ample unstructured play fosters creativity alongside structured activities led by our experienced staff, enriching their learning journey.
Unstructured play & nature exploration develops gross motor skills, creativity, problem-solving, and collaboration.
Tinkergarten activities incorporate elements of STEM through engaging activities, fostering a love of nature and learning.
Blend of structured learning and unstructured exploration provides opportunities for children to follow their interests, experiment, and learn through firsthand experience.
Mixed age groups foster social and learning interactions between older and younger children. Big kids teach, little kids reach.
INTEREST FORM & ENROLLMENT SCHEDULE
INTEREST FORM & ENROLLMENT SCHEDULE
Complete an INTEREST FORM to get on the Summer Program list
ENROLL with the official program paperwork
April 7 Interest Forms accepted for Growing Roots Families
*April 14 Interest Forms accepted for 5 or 4 days a week, full or half days
April 21 Interest Forms accepted for 3, 2, or 1 days a week, full or half days
May 19 Enrollment forms and first month’s tuition due
SCHEDULE & TUITION
SCHEDULE & TUITION
Summer Program Tuition
Full Day Options
Full Day - Entire Week
M-F $40/ day ($200/ week)
Full Day - Partial Week
1-4 DAYS $50/ day
Half Day Options
Half Day - Entire or Partial Week
1-5 DAYS $25/ day
Hours | 7:30am- 5pm
May 27 - Aug 15 | 2025
May 27 - Aug 15 | 2025
We operate five days a week, Monday through Friday, except for July 4th and a break for Sturgis Rally, Aug 4-8th.
Full Day Options
Full Day Options
Monday - Friday | 7:30am-5pm
Drop-off | 7:30 am-8:00 am
Pick-up | 4:00 pm- 5:00 pm
Half Day Options
Half Day Options
Monday - Friday | 7:30am-12pm
Drop-off | 7:30 am-8:00 am
Pick-up | 12:00 pm
Days per Week Options
Days per Week Options
Full Week | Monday - Friday
Partial Week | 1-4 days per Week
Please note, summer scheduling is based on a fixed commitment. Selected days will remain consistent throughout the program.
ENROLLMENT & INTEREST FORM INFORMATION
ENROLLMENT & INTEREST FORM INFORMATION
Enrollment Forms Due: May 19, 2025
April 7 Interest Forms accepted for Growing Roots Families
*April 14 Interest Forms accepted for 5 or 4 days a week, full or half days
April 21 Interest Forms accepted for 3, 2, or 1 days a week, full or half days
May 19 Enrollment forms and first month’s tuition due
Interest Forms vs Enrollment: When you complete an Interest Form you will be placed on a list and you will be contacted to fill out enrollment paperwork, which is the paperwork to participate in the program. Enrollment is complete after paperwork and first payment has been made.
Full Summer Commitment: To ensure a consistent and enriching experience, families are asked to commit to the full summer program duration.
Flexible Schedule Options: To meet your family's needs there are a variety of enrollment options including very partial to fulltime. Please note that the schedule you select will be set for the entire summer to ensure consistency and program success. Please note, schedule options may be influenced by availability.
~ full day or half day (mornings) ~
~ 1 to 5 days/ week ~
Complimentary "Flex Week": Enjoy one week off during the summer program without being charged, to accommodate your family's needs.
Please note: While we offer flexible enrollment options, registration for specific days may close early due to student-teacher ratio requirements. For example, if we reach our maximum student capacity for a particular day (e.g., Wednesday), we will be unable to enroll additional students for that day. We encourage early registration to secure your preferred schedule.
IS IT THE RIGHT FIT?
IS IT THE RIGHT FIT?
Our summer program at Growing Roots is ideal for families who value outdoor exploration and child-led learning. Children who are naturally curious, enjoy hands-on activities, and thrive in mixed-age settings will flourish in our environment. This program is perfect for families seeking a balance of unstructured play and enriching, nature-based experiences, fostering independence and a love for the outdoors in their children.
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