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Upcoming Spring Classes- 2026
Quick Meals & Snacks
Being creative in the kitchen and making your own meals and snacks is so satisfying and rewarding!
We will focus on using whole foods as much as possible while making quick meals and snacks.
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 best part is knowing you made it!
Then go home and show off your new skills by making something for your friends or family to enjoy!
**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, Jan. 16th- May 8th, 2026
Time: 12:00pm-1:00pm
Class fee: $375/semester
*Enroll at www.theannexlp.com
Quick Meals & Snacks
Being creative in the kitchen and making your own meals and snacks is so satisfying and rewarding!
We will focus on using whole foods as much as possible while making quick meals and snacks.
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 best part is knowing you made it!
Then go home and show off your new skills by making something for your friends or family to enjoy!
**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, Jan. 16th- May 8th, 2026
Time: 1:15pm-2:15pm
Class fee: $375 /semester
*Enroll at www.theannexlp.com
Future Classes
Dates/Times to be announced
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)
Location: Woodstreets in Riverside
(address given once enrolled)
Dates: Mondays:
April 13,20,27,& May 4, 2026
Time: 10:00am-11:
Class fee: $120/ 4 weeks
*Enroll using the enrollment tab above.
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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)
Dates: TBA
Time: TBA
Class fee: $375/ semester
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-HS
4 weeks
(1.5 hrs., once a week)
Days: TBA
Time: TBA
Class fee: $120/ 4 weeks
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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-HS
4 weeks (1.5 hrs., once a week)
Days:TBA
Time: TBA
Class fee: $120/ 4 weeks
Fruit/Veggie of the Season Class
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-HS
4 weeks (1.5 hrs., once a week)
Dates/Time: TBA
Class fee: $120/ 4 weeks
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
Class fee: $130/ 4 weeks
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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-HS
4 weeks (1.5 hrs., once a week)
Dates/Time: TBA
Class fee: $120/ 4 weeks
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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
Class fee: $130/ 4 weeks
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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
Class fee: $120/ 4 weeks
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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
Class fee: $120/4 weeks
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
Class fee: $675/semester
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
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
Class fee: $310/semester
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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
Class fee: $300/semester
Teen Entreprenuer Class
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: TBA
Time: TBA
Class fee: $310/semester​
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
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