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 Spring Classes- 2025

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Health & Nutrition Class

We will learn about different

body systems and the nutritious foods

that support them as well as why good healthy foods and exercise are vital to our bodies health.

 6th-HS

1 semester-14 classes

(1hr. once a week)

Location: The Annex Learning Place

8223 California Ave. 

Riverside, Ca 92504

Dates: Fridays, Sept.5th-Dec.12th

Time: 10:15a-11:15a

$310​

Jam Cookies
Sweet Treats Baking

Who doesn't love sweets ?!

Whether it's your first time in the kitchen

or you're a pro,

let's get together and make

some sweet treats.

Homemade, from scratch, is always better! But shhh.. in some recipes we'll use some healthier replacements, like bananas and applesauce, Yum!

**Please note- This class is NOT allergy friendly

Grades: 3rd-5th

1 semester-14 classes

(1hr. once a week)

Location: The Annex Learning Place

8223 California Ave. 

Riverside, Ca 92504

Dates: Fridays, Sept.5th- Dec.12th

Time: 1:15p-2:15p

$375 

Jam Cookies
Sweet Treats Baking

Who doesn't love sweets ?!

Whether it's your first time in the kitchen

or you're a pro,

let's get together and make

some sweet treats.

Homemade, from scratch, is always better! But shhh.. in some recipes we'll use some healthier replacements, like bananas and applesauce, Yum!

**Please note- This class is NOT allergy friendly

Grades: 6th-HS

1 semester-14 classes

(1hr. once a week)

Location: The Annex Learning Place

8223 California Ave. 

Riverside, Ca 92504

Dates: Fridays, Sept.5th-Dec.12th

Time: 12p-1p

$375 

Future Classes
Dates/Times to be announced

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Unit Study Class 
-Spring-

Butterflies, Birds, Flowers, & More

Come explore with us as 

we'll observe, investigate, and

learn in this fun hands-on class.

Have fun learning while experiencing

science, art, math & more! 

K-5th

 4 weeks

(1.5 hrs., once a week) 

Dates:: TBA

Time: TBA

Cost for the 4 week class:

$120w/charter funds or 

$110 out of pocket discount

Cost for a semester class:

(1hr. a week for 14weeks)

$310 w/charter funds

$300 out of pocket

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Unit Study Class 
-Summer-

Bees, Berries, Bugs, & More
 

Come explore with us as 

we'll observe, investigate, and

learn in this fun hands-on class.

Have fun learning while experiencing

science, art, math & more! 

K-5th

 4 weeks

(1.5 hrs., once a week)

Days: TBA

Time: TBA

Cost for the 4 week class:

$120w/charter funds or 

$110 out of pocket discount

Cost for a semester class:

(1hr. a week for 14weeks)

$310 w/charter funds

$300 out of pocket

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Come explore fruits & vegetables

of the season!

We'll observe, investigate, taste, and learn about different fruits and vegetables

that grow seasonally in our region.

Have fun learning while experiencing

science, art, math & more! 

K-5th

 4 weeks (1.5 hrs., once a week)

Days:TBA

Time: TBA

Cost for the 4 week class:

$120w/charter funds or 

$110 out of pocket discount

Fruit/Veggie of the Season Class
Botanic Illustrator
Botany class

So many different flowers!! Come to The Backyard and see, smell, touch & learn about different kinds of flowers!  We'll explore, dissect, paint, plant, pick, and journal our findings in this fun-filled, hands-on class. 

K-6th, 7th-HS

4 weeks (1.5 hrs., once a week)

Dates/Time: TBA

Cost for the 4 week class:

$120 w/charter funds or 

$110 out of pocket discount

 

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Fanciful Figs class

Come to The Backyard Schoolhouse

and see, smell and taste the figs from

our trees.

Where do they originate?

How do you know when they are

ready to pick? How do you eat them?

We'll answer these questions and

many more.

We'll observe, paint, journal, and enjoy

tasty treats made with these

delicious fruits!
Grades: K-HS

 4 weeks (1.5 hrs., once a week)

Dates/Time: TBA

Cost for the 4 week class:

$130w/charter funds or 

$120 out of pocket discount

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Herb Garden Class

Come explore the world of herbs!

What are they?

What are they used for? 

Have fun learning while smelling,

touching, and tasting.

Experience science, art, history,& more!

K-6th, 7th-HS

 4 weeks (1.5 hrs., once a week)

Dates/Time: TBA

Cost for the 4 week class:

$120w/charter funds or 

$110 out of pocket discount

 

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Tea Garden Class

Come explore the world of herbs!

What are they? What are they used for? Have fun learning while smelling, touching, and tasting.

Experience science, art, history, & more

as we explore herbs that make popular

teas like Chamomile and Lavender!

K-6th, 7th-HS

 4 weeks (1.5 hrs., once a week)

Dates/Time: TBA

Cost for the 4 week class:

$130w/charter funds or 

$120 out of pocket discount

 

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Clementine
Citrus Class

Come explore the vast world of Citrus!

Is it a mandarin, a tangerine, or

an orange?

We'll observe, investigate, taste, and

classify different types of oranges.

We'll enjoy limes and lemons too!

Have fun learning while experiencing

science, art, math & more! 

K-HS

 4 weeks (1.5 hrs., once a week)

Dates/Time: TBA

Cost for the 4 week class:

$120w/charter funds or 

$110 out of pocket discount

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Growing Plants
Succulent class

Let's learn about Succulents in The Backyard's succulent garden.
We'll observe, journal, paint, plant and explore various Succulents.

K-6th, 7th-HS

4 weeks (1.5 hrs., once a week)

Dates/Time: TBA

Cost for the 4 week class:

$120w/charter funds or 

$110 out of pocket discount

Super Health Food
Health, Nutrition, & Cooking Class

HNC is a 3 subject class all in one!

We will learn about different

body systems and the nutritious foods

that support them.

We'll then head to the kitchen to

use some of the ingredients we just learned about to create healthy,

delicious meals.

**Please note- This class is NOT allergy friendly

 8th grade - Highschool

1 semester-14 classes

(2hrs. once a week)

Dates/Time: TBA

$675 w/ charter funds​

$665 out of pocket

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Cooking & Baking: Nutritious Meals, Snacks & More 

Using whole foods we'll learn to make meals, snacks and more from scratch!

Whether you're just beginning or have been in the kitchen a while, this class is for all!  There's always something new to learn and skills to brush up on. And the sweet reward of tasting and then eating what you made is the best part! Then go home and show off your new cooking skills as you make something for your friends or family.  Learn kitchen safety, basic skills, and some not-so-basic cooking skills in this fun hands-on class.  * Please note-this is not an allergy friendly class.

Grades: TBA

1 semester-14 classes (1hr. once a week)

Dates: TBA

Time: TBA

Class fee: $375/semester

Location: TBA

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Clay & Dough Making Fun

Making clay and dough is half the fun,

but playing with it is even better!

Let's do both!!

We'll make a different clay or dough

each week and have fun with this

great sensory tool that promotes

creativity, hand-eye coordination and

fine- motor skills.

Parents, did you know playing with

clay or dough can also help ease tension, release excess energy, and improve focus?

TK-HS

1 semester-14 classes

(1hr. once a week)

Dates/Time: TBA

$310 w/ charter funds

$300 out of pocket

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Teens bainstorm and learn skills to start their own micro business. We'll learn how to advertise, keep records, professionalism skills, and more.

6th-HS

 1 semester- 14 classes

  (1hr. once a week)

Dates/Time: TBA

 $300 

Teen Entreprenuer Class
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Personal Finance

In this fun finance class, we will dive into checking, savings, debt, credit cards, budgeting, interest rates, compound interest & more as we create and navigate through real life scenarios. 

 Highschool

1 semester-14 classes

(1 hr. once a week)

Dates: TBA

 Time: TBA

Class fee: $300/semester

Location: TBA

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