Care Farming Network

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Location
Peterkins Rd. Georgetown, Delaware
R.O.O.T.S. (Reaching Outside of Traditional Schooling) Youth+ Development Program, a community full of passionate educators that strive to bridge the gap in learning, teach self-sufficiency, and promote altruism within our local community. Ages 1-adult!

ROOTS Farm & Forest School is a nature-based learning community dedicated to fostering curiosity, resilience, and a deep connection to the natural world. Located on a vibrant homesteads in Georgetown & Townsend DE, we provide immersive, hands-on education through farm and forest schooling, homeschool enrichment, after-school programs, summer camps, and community classes. Our diverse programs also include yoga, stay-and-play sessions, birthday parties, bunny socials, and field trips—creating endless opportunities for exploration and growth. (Please note: locations have specific program offerings- see registration for details)

At ROOTS, children thrive through child-led, project-based learning that nurtures life skills, environmental stewardship, and social-emotional development. With pollinator gardens, food forests, a nature playscape, and animal care, we offer a unique space where education comes to life. Our expert team brings a wealth of knowledge in holistic wellness and sustainable living, ensuring that every child and family benefits from a well-rounded, enriching experience. Whether through hands-on homesteading, mindfulness practices, or creative outdoor play, ROOTS is redefining education—one adventure at a time.

ROOTS Offerings
-Weekly after school workshops on the homestead (12 week sessions)
-Summer Camps on the homestead
-Pop workshops & Field Trips on the homestead
-Off-site workshops at local businesses
-Foster Care Sponsorship opportunities
-Adult & Teen workshops
-Parent’s Night Out (themed drop offs)
-Birthday Parties & Events
-upROOTed: ROOTS Sponsored Field Trips & Community Service Homeschool Group
-Grounded ROOTS Yoga
-Mentoring for tweens and teens to prepare for job readiness
ROOTS Pillars: Workshops/Events will incorporate our Pillars: Regenerative Farming, Nature Studies, Bushcraft, Animal Husbandry, and Homesteading.
All workshops will integrate the teaching of healthy interpersonal skills (leadership, teamwork, communication, empathy, problem solving, etc)