Fall 2026 Classes
Session 2: October 19-December 18 (8-weeks)
Closed:
November 23-27, 2026
Dec. 21, 2026 January 1, 2027
Here you will find information pricing, class descriptions, and schedule.
Once registered, you will receive confirmation of enrollment or placement on the waitlist, along with an invoice with instructions to pay.
DO NOT submit for a PO with your charter until you are registered and have received a Bending Willow invoice.
Session 3: Winter January 2 - March 12, 2027 10 weeks
Session 4: March 15- May 28, 2027 10 weeks
March 29 - April 2, 2027 Spring Break - No Classes
session enrollment required
NO refunds
Fall Session 2
8-weeks Oct. 19 - Dec. 18
CLASSIC PODS
Mondays and Wednesdays (Grades 1/2, 3/4, 4/5, 6/7)
9 am - 1245 pm (includes lunch break)
$95/week 1 x a week choose Mon or Wed
$175/week 2 x a week
Plus $45 materials fee per child (M/W) for the session (due to teacher , Ilead and GVC cover with funds)
Classic Pods feature full English Language Arts (Grammar, Writing, Reading) and Math with Science and Social Studies / History topics woven in through discussion, literature, etc.
Recommended supplemental science and social studies at home or add a Tues/Thurs pod
CHERRY TREE STEAM POD
Mondays and Wednesdays (Grades 1-5)
1 pm - 4 pm
$70/week 1 x a week choose Mon or Wed
$130/week 2 x a week
+ $30 materials fee per child for the day attended for the session duration
Our 3-hour STEAM Enrichment Pod offers a balanced, engaging learning experience that nurtures creativity, curiosity, and meaningful social connections. Students rotate through hands-on learning centers featuring science, technology, engineering, art, and math activities designed to inspire exploration and critical thinking.
The day also includes dedicated social-emotional learning, where students build communication skills, confidence, resilience, empathy, and teamwork through group discussions, games, and collaborative activities.
Children have plenty of opportunities for free play and open-ended exploration, allowing them to create, imagine, build, and discover at their own pace in a supportive, mixed-learning environment. Whether designing engineering challenges, experimenting with art and science materials, solving puzzles, or enjoying outdoor play, students develop independence, problem-solving skills, and lasting friendships.
This enriching pod is perfect for homeschool families seeking a joyful blend of academic enrichment, creative exploration, social growth, and play in a warm, welcoming community.
SCIENCE + SOCIAL STUDIES PODS
Tuesdays and Thursdays (Grades K/1, 2/3, 4/5, 6/7, 7/8)
9 am - 12:45 pm (includes lunch break) Tues ELA + SS or Science + Elective
Math Lab optional 12-1 as elective
$95/week 1 x a week choose Tues or Thurs
$175/week 2 x a week
Plus $45 materials fee per child (M/W) for the session (due to teacher , Ilead and GVC cover with funds)
GRADES 7/8 POD
Tuesdays
9 am - 12 pm
$75/week pod only
Plus $20 materials fee per child for the session (due to teacher , Ilead and GVC cover with funds)$75/week WORKSHOPS
$100/week pod + math lab
This year's students will move on to Michael Clay Thompson's Essay Voyages with an emphasis on the process of writing a good essay. Literature for the first two sessions will include: The Moffats, Animal Farm, poetry and picture study. Ancient history will cover the civilizations of Mesopotamia, Egyptian, Greek and Roman with the following literature books to enhance the understanding of history: Gilgamesh, God's King, Thera and his Town and D'Aulaires Greek Myths. Science will explore the world of botany along with the study of ecosystems, we will use the Project Botany curriculum.
WORKSHOPS
Tuesdays and Thursdays (various grades)
1 pm - 4 pm
$400 6-week workshops/sensory/discovery/STEAM TBD
TK/KINDERGARTEN PODS
Tuesdays and Fridays
9 am - 12 pm (includes breaks and play)
$75/week 1 x week
$150/week 2 x week
Our TK/K Learning Pod provides a warm, engaging, and nurturing environment where young learners build confidence through hands-on exploration, play-based learning, and meaningful friendships. Designed specifically for homeschool families, this 3-hour program blends academic readiness with creativity, movement, and social development.
Each class includes:
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Early literacy through phonics, reading readiness, stories, and writing activities
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Foundational math concepts using hands-on manipulatives and games
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Science and nature exploration
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Art, music, and creative expression
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Circle time for calendar, weather, songs, and community building
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Fine and gross motor development
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Social-emotional learning, cooperation, kindness, and independence
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Outdoor play and movement
Our small class sizes allow each child to learn at their own pace while developing a love of learning in a supportive, joyful setting. Every day is filled with discovery, imagination, and opportunities to grow academically, socially, and emotionally.
Every Mind IEP and 504-Friendly All-inclusive Pod
Fridays 1-4 pm
$75/week
A welcoming, hands-on enrichment program designed to help every child explore their interests, build confidence, and discover what makes them shine. Through small-group, play-based experiences, children learn through curiosity, creativity, movement, problem-solving, and real-world exploration.
Our enrichment experiences include Nature Explorers, Little Scientists, Creative Studio, Sensory & Play, STEAM Explorers, and Life Skills. Each experience encourages children to try new things, collaborate with others, and develop meaningful skills in a supportive environment.
We celebrate different learning styles and create a space where children can learn, connect, create, and thrive.