TKG is a place where children are empowered to know self, community, and joy in learning. TKG offers social enrichment time through in-person and outdoor meet-ups that create space for creativity and community:
Summer
TKG’s Summer program is back for 2022!
Choose from a combination of 2 or 3 days a week from 9am-1pm. Students will have the opportunity to engage cognitive and social-emotional learning with free play, creativity, and cooperative plans. During their time together, students will have reading, writing, and math time enriched by being in the beautiful outdoors. Recommended for ages 6-11.
Enrollment Options in 2 sessions:
Tuesday through Thursday, 9-1pm
Tues AND Thursday, 9-1pm
Wed ONLY, 9-1pm (if space permits)
Session 1 begins June 27 and ends July 22 (July 25 is a week off)
Session 2 begins Aug 1 and ends Aug 26 (TKG Fall begins Sep 7)
Our meeting location is at Temple Menorah (we are not affiliated). We ask that each student enroll for the entire session to help us manage and plan for operational costs & logistics (no drop-in).
Tuition (per 4 week session) – paid in full, in advance
2x per week = $450
3x per week = $675
8 WEEKS!! Early bird discount (enroll in both sessions by Apr 15) – payment plans available
2x per week = $720
3x per week = $1079
Questions are welcome and constructive feedback is encouraged.
Consultations
Be inspired to do what – you now know – is possible and incredible! (Link to register)
Meet with Trish Valdez, The Knowing Garden (TKG) co-founder, for a customized inspiration session. You choose the topic(s) and whether you’d like to meet by phone or video.
For the last ten years, Trish has been working to create a school environment that incorporates the best of student learning and community. She has homeschooled her two boys through a combined 5 years of middle school with an appreciation for hands-on experience that follows their lead.
Consultations could include:
- Where to start
- How to file your paperwork (or…?)
- Organizational/Scheduling Support
- Inspiration – Creativity Infusions
- Incorporating Social Justice
- Incorporating Nature
TKG’s mission to re-think education has deep roots in the un-school/homeschool movement. 
We remain accessible to families who share our values and support their personal and unique learning journey. We offer enrichment that emphasizes the social-emotional well-being of our students.
Learn More About Our Enrichment – Many charter funds are accepted and if we’re not yet a vendor, we’ll sign up!
- Social Emotional Wellness Groups/Play Pods (ongoing, outdoors)
- Camps – Summer camp registration now open!
- Consultations – Schedule time to develop your homeschool vision including admin, curriculum/philosophy, and planning
2022 Programs
TKG is a place where children are empowered to know self, community, and joy in learning. TKG offers social enrichment time through in-person and outdoor meet-ups that create space for creativity and community:
Summer
TKG’s Summer program is back for 2022!
Choose from a combination of 2 or 3 days a week from 9am-1pm. Students will have the opportunity to engage cognitive and social-emotional learning with free play, creativity, and cooperative plans. During their time together, students will have reading, writing, and math time enriched by being in the beautiful outdoors. Recommended for ages 6-11.
Enrollment Options in 2 sessions:
Tuesday through Thursday, 9-1pm
Tues AND Thursday, 9-1pm
Wed ONLY, 9-1pm (if space permits)
Session 1 begins June 27 and ends July 22 (July 25 is a week off)
Session 2 begins Aug 1 and ends Aug 26 (TKG Fall begins Sep 7)
Our meeting location is at Temple Menorah (we are not affiliated). We ask that each student enroll for the entire session to help us manage and plan for operational costs & logistics (no drop-in).
Tuition (per 4 week session) – paid in full, in advance
2x per week = $450
3x per week = $675
8 WEEKS!! Early bird discount (enroll in both sessions by Apr 15) – payment plans available
2x per week = $720
3x per week = $1079
Questions are welcome and constructive feedback is encouraged.
Consultations
Be inspired to do what – you now know – is possible and incredible! (Link to register)
Meet with Trish Valdez, The Knowing Garden (TKG) co-founder, for a customized inspiration session. You choose the topic(s) and whether you’d like to meet by phone or video.
For the last ten years, Trish has been working to create a school environment that incorporates the best of student learning and community. She has homeschooled her two boys through a combined 5 years of middle school with an appreciation for hands-on experience that follows their lead.
Consultations could include:
- Where to start
- How to file your paperwork (or…?)
- Organizational/Scheduling Support
- Inspiration – Creativity Infusions
- Incorporating Social Justice
- Incorporating Nature