Mixed-Age Kindergarten
At Wildheart Kindergarten at Juniper Jungle Learning Farm, we believe outdoor learning nurtures children’s health and well-being. In a small group setting, children explore nature hands-on, fostering their physical, emotional, and cognitive growth while building creativity, resilience, and strong social connections. Our mission is to support their curiosity and environmental stewardship, helping them grow into mindful, healthy individuals connected to the world around them.
No School
Nature Days
Our No School Nature Day program gets kids outside year-round, offering the benefits of nature, like improved confidence, focus, and nervous system regulation, while teaching valuable wilderness skills. Aligned with the Bend/Lapine School District schedule, children engage in activities like nature arts, tracking, primitive skills, and survival techniques, all while having fun and building essential life skills.
Homeschool
Our Homeschool Programs provide children ages 6-13 the chance to develop wilderness skills, build confidence in nature, and create lasting friendships through weekly outdoor outings. The curriculum includes hands-on themes like “Primitive Skills” and “Local Animals,” encouraging both structured learning and spontaneous exploration. Classes are held on Thursdays and Fridays, with flexible options for one or both days, and resources are provided to extend learning at home.
Your programs have changed my son’s life in very powerful ways. He learned to embrace his uniqueness! I saw him grow into a more confident young man that is more in touch with himself on a spiritual level and with nature. He learned to be quiet within himself and for him that has been profound!
My daughter came home from camp really happy, really peaceful, content, mindful, and excited about what she made, what she did, and the animals and plants she spent time with. It was really cool to see her so grounded when she came home. I wish I could go to this camp and I wish this was mandatory for all public school kids. I think it’s wonderful. I would recommend it to everybody!
The other day, my kids were arguing with one another and my daughter said, “I’m going to go sit in my sit spot to calm down.” I cannot imagine a better gift for our children than the realization that they have the tools to solve their problems by going within. Thank you for your amazing teachings!
