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Outdoor Immersion

Winter Session

Jan. 6 - Mar. 14, 2024 (10 weeks)

session enrollment 

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The Bending Willow Farm - farm school classes

Located on 2 acres in central Simi Valley, the "farm" offers a nature-based learning experience for children who learn more effectively outside the classroom and love animals, foraging, gardening, outdoor cooking, building, and hands-on activities. ​

We have a red barn for "indoor learning" and various stations across the property to provide different learning experiences and projects throughout the day.

 

We prioritize respect for the land and all living things, the value of teamwork, and tactile learning.

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Call Emily to learn more and schedule a tour: 805-905-9108

Activities 

Animal Care

(goats, rabbits, chickens, and pigs!)

Messy Art / Mud Kitchen 

Journaling 

Gardening, Foraging & Plant ID

Outdoor Cooking

Building / Engineering

Social-Emotional

Crafting 

Hiking / Exploration

History / Native Knowledge​

Team work

and so much more!​

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Marcy, BWA Founder 

Carl, Head Goat

Carl giving kisses

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Programs & Pricing 

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Choose your day(s) and times:

Pricing is for 4 times per month (same day) and will be prorated if fewer/more than 4 days in that month. Session signup required.

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MISS EMILY:

Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays 

Farm Fun

Ages 5+ Choose: 9 am - 12 pm $240/month  OR  9 am - 2 pm $360/month

 

Tuesdays (Feb. 2 - Mar.25) 8 week sessions 

Mommy and Me Farm Friends Ages 1.5 -6 10 am - 12 pm 1 child $140/month, 2 children $250/ month (each additional child is $10. Babies are free with sibling enrollment)

 

Thursdays

Tween/Tween Time  

(ages 10+) Choose: 9 am - 12 pm $240/month OR  9 am - 2 pm $360/month

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MISS BETHANY

Mondays, Wednesdays

Special Needs Farm Fun

Cognitive age K-3rd Time: 9 am - 12 pm $240/month

 

Tween/Teen Time 

Ages 10+ Time: 1 pm - 4 pm $240/month

 

Thursdays

Littles Farm Friends / PRE-K

Ages 3-4 Time: 9 am - 11:30 pm $200/month

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​Check the Events page for Farm Events and Family Days throughout the year​​

Available for birthday parties and events!

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Emily, Farm Director & Teacher

Bethany,  Farm Teacher 

Call Emily to learn more and schedule a tour: 805-905-9108
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