Welcome to R.O.O.T.S. Youth Development Program
Our Roots
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 traditional learning, teach self-sufficiency, and promote altruism within our local community.
Our Mission
We believe there is a monumental need to heal the disconnection between the people themselves, and the earth that provides for us. We are inspired to help raise up a generation of children who are deeply connected to the world around them, have the knowledge and practical life skills to live self-sufficiently, while promoting altruism to build community. Introducing children to these skills at a young age will establish an amazing foundation for their futures.
ROOTS is located in Georgetown, DE on a family homestead. We offer hands-on, integrative life-skill workshops for ages 18 months to adults, on the homestead and throughout the community! R.O.O.T.S. teaches on our core pillars: Bushcraft (Survival skills), Regenerative Farming, Animal Husbandry (Animal care), Nature Study, Homesteading, and Mindfulness! Some examples of classes: Composting, Lotion-Making, Spring Planting, Variations of Flowers, Backyard Flock Care, Bunny Care, Yoga, and much more!
Current Offerings:
-Weekly after school workshops on the homestead (12 week sessions)
-Summer Camps
-Field Trips
-Off-site workshops at local businesses
-Foster Care Sponsorship opportunities
-Adult & Teen workshops
-Birthday Parties & Events
-upROOTed: ROOTS Sponsored Field Trips & Community Service Homeschool Group
-Grounded ROOTS Yoga & Social-Emotional Learning
ROOTS works with local libraries, other community farmers, and small businesses. If you are interested in working with us, please reach out! We would love to have increased community involvement!
