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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 or as an outdoor supplement to their academic journey.

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We offer a loose daily structure that includes animal care, play, foraging, gardening, crafts, history, social studies, bushcraft, journaling, cooking, arts, play, messy art, science, building / engineering, archery, free play, and so much more!

 

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

We identify and support each child's unique strengths, interests and personalities, for an exceptional experience. 

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

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Programs & Pricing 

Fall Semester 14 weeks
Sept. 8, 2025 -  Dec. 19, 2025
(Closed Nov. 24-28 Thanksgiving)

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Children ages 4-12 can attend 1-5 days a week from

Choose 9am - 12pm or 9am - 2pm Monday - Thursday

Fridays are 9am - 12pm​

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Course material fee: $85 per child

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Half Day  9 am - 12 pm 

One day a week (same day each week) $265 month

Two days a week $500 month

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Full Day 9 am - 2 pm

One day a week (same day each week) $360 month

Two days a week $680 month​

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Groups will be separated by age and run by 2 teachers.

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Additional Class: ​

Mommy and Me Farm Friends Ages 1.5 - 6 

9 am - 11 am

$145/month one child  & $260/month two children

each additional child is $100/month

Babies are free with sibling enrollment

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Emily Groenhuizen, BA Early Childhood Education
farm director & teacher

Emily is passionate about animals, nature and farm-life.  She is a former preschool teacher and forest school owner.  She home-schooled her daughter to 5th grade. 

She holds a BA in early childhood development  and is certified in CPR, first aid and mental health first aid.  She is a certified indigenous culture instructor and also has vast knowledge of plants, bushcraft and caring for animals. 

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Kelli Sinclair
farm teacher

Kelli has a passion for teaching and has worked with children across her career– from teaching workshops on Entrepreneurship to Historical Crafting, time as a camp counselor, Girl Scout programs, and even has worked as a children's entertainer.

 

She's also worked as a farmhand and grew up around animals, and strongly believes that a connection with nature is essential for young people at an early age. 

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