Rooted In Learning

Growing with Purpose

Kitsap Life Academy is a community that supports the development of the whole child

KLA Values

Small class sizes

Open communication

Collaboration between parents and teachers

Supporting whole child development

Community in action

Connection to nature

Guidance on your homeschool journey

Opportunities for resilience building

Homestead and Garden Skills

Individuality

Children all have unique gifts. As stewards of these young minds, it’s our responsibility as parents and community to nourish these blossoming talents.

Seasonal Life Skills

Students learn skills related to the farm animals and garden. From harvesting and preserving in the Fall, to restoring in the Winter and preparing and planting in the Spring.

Learners will be building their practical skills alongside their academic skills.

Connection to Nature

Studies show that being in nature reduces stress, improves sleep and many other health benefits. Through the experience on the farm children learn more where their food comes from and the process of farm to table.

  • Group of children lying on the grass in a wooded outdoor setting, holding notebooks and pencils, appear to be engaged in an outdoor learning activity.

    Homeschool Enrichment Program

    It’s time for education to work in conjunction with the family. Our program maintains parent’s autonomy over their children’s learning while supporting it with enriching learning opportunities in community.

    We believe learning from each other at all ages is important. Classes are broken up mixed age classes based on enrollment.

  • Two children, a girl and a boy, are in a tree. The girl is sitting on a branch, writing in a notebook, while the boy is lying on a branch, looking at a notepad. There are backpacks hanging on the tree and on the ground.

    Curriculum

    We use the natural rhythm of the seasons to inspire our learning and unit studies. We switch over arching themes every month. We highlight practical learning while also focusing on language and math growth, with science always woven in. We are not a comprehensive program or private school. We are not a faith based program however we are rooted in kindness for all faiths. Due to the nature of being outside we honor and celebrate seasonal changes.

Our programs, from 3 years old through 8th Grade, are centered in learning through experience. Our program directors will guide learners through life skills, the land we live on, and the world we live in.

Experiential Learning

Each adventure is an opportunity for your child to embrace a new challenge while taking risks within a safe environment. This builds resilience and creative problem solving skills. Through hands-on learning, your child is more likely to remain engaged and internalize their learning.

A young girl wearing a colorful knit hat and a pink patterned jacket is digging in the dirt with a small shovel. In the background, a blurred child dressed in green stands on an outdoor trail surrounded by greenery.

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