Rooted Together Academy
Where Children Grow Deep Roots
A child-centered learning environment designed around developmental needs, individuality, and natural curiosity — nurturing mind, body, and spirit.
Learning together, leading together, growing together, rooted together
Our Mission
Educating and nurturing the whole child — mind, body, and spirit.
Every decision we make begins with the child in mind — honoring who they are today while thoughtfully guiding who they are becoming. We believe children thrive when they feel safe, connected, capable, and deeply rooted in a community that sees them as whole human beings.
Our Setting
The Environment As The Third Teacher
Nestled on over 70 acres of forested land near Paradise Lake, our campus at Camp Ki-Wa-Y offers a rich outdoor setting designed for exploration, reflection, and meaningful hands-on learning.
Our Foundation
The 7 Rooted Pillars
Village & Belonging
Relationships come first. Children and families are rooted in a caring village where connection guides learning.
Whole-Child Growth
We nurture mind, body, and spirit — cultivating confidence, resilience, curiosity, and character.
Small Groups, Mixed Ages
With ratios that never exceed 8:1, meaningful relationships and cross-age learning flourish naturally.
Play, Movement & Nature
Learning is rooted in exploration, outdoor discovery, creativity, and healthy risk-taking.
Social & Emotional Foundations
Children grow in emotional safety while learning to regulate, communicate, and resolve conflict with confidence.
Hands-On Life Skills
Gardening, cooking, financial literacy, and wellness practices connect learning to real-world independence.
Healthy Environment & Partnership
Our spaces and relationships are grounded in wellness, simplicity, and strong home-school connection.
Learning Model
How It Works
Learning is rooted in readiness — not age or grade. Children move at the pace and level that best supports confidence, growth, and steady progress. Language and math learning happens in flexible groups based on current level, then children return to their Root pod for inquiry, projects, skill-building, outdoor learning, and community connection.
Pod Roots
Children belong to a pod that supports identity, belonging, and mixed-age relationship. Pods connect through shared experiences — learning together, leading together, growing together.
- A younger learner being supported in reading by an older learner
- Older learners modeling patience, responsibility, and care
- Younger learners building confidence through safe mentorship
Daily Flow
A predictable rhythm that supports regulation, connection, and deep learning — with opportunities for mixed-age interaction throughout the day.