Homeschool Programs
We offer home school nature immersion programs for ages 3 to 18. Each program meets once per week for 4-6 hours during the fall to spring for a total of 30 weeks. Our programs run Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays in 3 different locations: Huddart Park (Woodside), Pescadero (Half Moon Bay), and Wilder Ranch State Park (Santa Cruz). Each day begins with large groups circles where students share appreciations and the story of the day. We then break into smaller groups for hands-on skills and explorations of the landscapes. We offer small instructor to student ratios (1:8 maximum). Parents are invited each season for campouts and for “family days”. We offer programs for the following age groups:
Nest to Fledge 3-5 years old, plus parents.
N.E.W.T.S. 6-8 years old.
Preteen 9-12 years old.
Teen 13-18 years old.
Note- These programs are very popular with most programs having wait lists. To find out about availability, or to be added to a wait list, please contact Mark Batcheler, mark@riekes.org, 650-298-3405. To be added to our wait list, please email student name, DOB, program of interest, and two phone contacts to Mark.
