Our Good Earth Farm School Afterschool Program is a Lifeways and Waldorf-inspired class for students ages 5-12 years that are enrolled in a K-5th grade equivalent program. By design, it is a complement to a child’s primary learning program by offering transportation to Good Earth Farm School (from Pleasant Hill, Block House,Valor Elementary Schools), snack, homework support, and an opportunity for nature-based play.

The intent of the class is to be developmentally appropriate and free of electronic devices after learning that has taken place at home or in school. With a small group size, the Afterschool Program is an opportunity for students to have a recurring social connection and for home-schooling parents to have a needed respite from leading their child’s education during the year.

This program buses students who attend Pleasant Hill, Block House, and Valor Elementary schools. For children not enrolled at these elementary schools, parents are also welcome to drop off their child at Good Earth Farm school after elementary schools let out until the program ends at 5:15 pm. 

With a group size of 14, the Afterschool Program is an opportunity for recurring social connection.

Afterschool Rhythm:
• Snack—preparation, cooking, baking, table setting, candle, mealtime non-denominational verse
• School Work—dedicated time for homework, if any homework is assigned from elementary school
• Outdoor Play—group games, sensory activities, animal care, open-ended play in nature
• Indoor Center Play—open-ended materials, manipulatives, and cooperative games
• Creative Arts—drawing in main lesson books, handwork, crafting

Additional Considerations:
• There is no rest/nap time
• You must notify Good Earth Farm School at anytime your child will not be transported from public school before the end of the school day. If you fail to notify, there will be a $5 charge for each occurrence. 
• Children may complete elementary school work on a personal device with headphones. Pre-arrangement with the class teacher is required for use of personal devices for school work.

Children ages 5-12 years old (k-5th grade).  All children will need a completed copy of our Admission Form, Hearing and Vision Form, Transportation Form, Health Statement and a copy of current immunizations or the state approved waiver no later than one week prior to start date. Click here to download necessary forms.

Kids should bring a water bottle, sunscreen, and school backpack daily. Closed toed shoes are recommended and flip-flops or similar sandals are not permitted. We ask that all students adhere to our school “character-free” policy. The policy requests that all bags, clothing, shoes, water bottles, books/journals be free of characters, such as Disney, etc.

Students are welcome to bring healthy snacks from home in addition to the snacks we provide, however, junk food will not be permitted. Children requiring a special diet should make arrangements with the school director to bring their own snacks has limited ability to make dietary modifications. Menus are emailed weekly to families.

The Good Earth Farm School Afterschool program’s first priority is the safety of your child. We strive to create a healthy, positive environment where children can feel safe and supported. The following behaviors will not be tolerated.

• Damage of Property
• Infliction of any sort of bodily harm to oneself or another
• Participation in any type of Bullying (Physical, Verbal, Emotional)
• Crude, harsh or inappropriate language
• Any behavior representing a danger to the safety of oneself, other campers or staff

Repercussions for any of the above actions, may include, but is not limited to, immediate dismissal from the program without financial reimbursement.

All tuition is billed monthly with the first month’s tuition due at sign-up.