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Academic Programs

Ashlar's nature-based academic
homeschool enrichment programs in Maple Valley, WA.

Join us at The Little Red Barn in Maple Valley, WA!
 
We offer a variety of academic programs for kids ages 5-14 in King County, WA!

“Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all.” ~Aristotle

 

If you

  • Need something more than just your everyday homeschool curriculum

  • Love the freedom to explore academics in an open and engaged environment

  • Value active participation and enabling student voices

  • Appreciate the unique gifts each child can contribute

  • Hope to build meaningful connections with peers

Join us at Ashlar's Nature-Based Academic Programs!

Our students seek opportunities to further explore concepts in an active and engaged, indoor/outdoor setting with peers. These programs are supplemental in nature, building upon the skills that are developing through their regular coursework that is being completed as homeschoolers at home.

 

Each program includes one full hour of unstructured time for the children to enjoy a snack together and explore in our 5-acre farmyard, which may include visiting (or caring for!) our petting-zoo-friendly farm animals.

 

During the other two hours of the program, the children are actively engaged in long-term projects that are facilitated by our Mentors, but ultimately led by the children in the program. These long-term, goal-oriented projects are what set our Nature-Based Academic Programs apart from the Farm & Forest Programs.

 

At-home responsibilities may sometimes be required, such as learning lines for a play. Ultimately, these programs provide a way for homeschoolers to branch out from their at-home curriculum, make connections, share in the wonders of learning and exploring with peers, and thrive.

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Blossoming Ambassadors

Academic Homeschool Enrichment for

ages 5-14

Speech & Debate, Student Government, One Hour Outside​

  • Mondays 1-4pm

  • Runs Sept 2023 through May 2024

  • Bee & Thistle Farm in Enumclaw, WA

  • 12-16 children and 2 Mentors

  • Differentiated Instruction Times: One Mentor For Each: ages 5-9, ages 10-14

  • Monthly tuition: $200

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Around the World

Indoor/outdoor preschool

for ages 3-6

Study a different region/culture each month + one hour outside daily

  • Tuesdays 1-4pm

  • Runs Sept 2023 through May 2024

  • Bee & Thistle Farm in Enumclaw, WA

  • 12-16 children and 2 Mentors

  • Differentiated Instruction Times: One Mentor For Each: ages 5-9, ages 10-14

  • Monthly tuition: $200

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STEM

Academic Homeschool Enrichment for

ages 5-14

2-3 Integrated STEM projects per year, and one hour outside daily

  • Thursdays 1-4pm

  • Runs Sept 2023 through May 2024

  • Bee & Thistle Farm in Enumclaw, WA

  • 12-16 children and 2 Mentors

  • Differentiated Instruction Times: One Mentor For Each: ages 5-9, ages 10-14

  • Monthly tuition: $200

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Once Upon a Wednesday

Academic Homeschool Enrichment for

ages 5-14

Drama, Literature, Creataive Writing, and one hour outside

  • Wednesdays 1-4pm

  • Runs Sept 2023 through May 2024

  • Bee & Thistle Farm in Enumclaw, WA

  • 12-16 children and 2 Mentors

  • Differentiated Instruction Times: One Mentor For Each: ages 5-9, ages 10-14

  • Monthly tuition: $200

EXPLORE OUR PROGRAMS

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FOREST PROGRAMS

All-outdoor preschool and homeschool programs

Ages 3-14

Maple Valley, WA

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FARM PROGRAMS

Indoor/Outdoor preschool and homeschool enrichment programs

Ages 3-12 

 Maple Valley, WA

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ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

Indoor/Outdoor homeschool academic enrichment programs

Ages 5-14 

 Maple Valley, WA

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