Pacifica now offers home-based learning programs every day of the week. From forest adventures to project-based academics on our stunning 420-acre campus in the Siskiyous, there is a place for every home-based learner — Monday through Friday. Choose a day below to jump to program details, ages, and registration.
Mondays
A 3% transaction fee applies to credit card payments. To avoid the fee (about $14), you can register and mail a check to: Pacifica, PO Box 1, Williams, OR 97544. Pacifica must receive your check to guarantee your child’s spot. Email education@pacificagarden.org for a coupon code to pay by check without the service fee.
On Mondays during the school season, Pacifica hosts PALS for home-based learners to connect with other students and be more connected with nature. Each week we go on a new adventure with our pals — exploring, learning, and connecting. Half of the day is dedicated to outdoor educational learning and fun: hiking, fishing, foraging, games, team challenges, art, building, and so much more. The other half is project-based learning and creating with local craftspeople and artists — woodworkers, clay brick builders, pottery studio time, sewing, weaving, and art projects.
Our goal is to bring students into nature, create an environment of healthy social-emotional learning, build friendships, and have everyone leave with lifelong skills and treasured experiences. Classes are divided by age, and families can choose where their child is best suited.
All students are welcome to attend an optional hour of Mindfulness before the school day to get grounded and ready to take in Pacifica’s beauty. Students explore being present in mind, body, and heart through mindfulness practices and yoga, including sit spots in nature, sensory awareness practice, and social-emotional learning.
Tuesday – Thursday
Every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday during the school year, Siskiyou Roots takes place on the stunning 420-acre campus at Pacifica: A Garden in the Siskiyous. This program blends academic depth with creativity and exploration. Students choose which projects they want to be part of, from woodworking and clay brick building to pottery, sewing, weaving, and art creation.
Tuesday – Thursday
Curiosity doesn’t need to be taught — it simply needs somewhere to grow.
A three-day, project-based academic enrichment program where Pacifica’s forests, gardens, waterways, and creative studios become the classroom. Students explore science, language arts, mathematics, and social studies through hands-on learning while building confidence, creativity, and lifelong friendships.
Highlights: the Grand Gathering live-action role-playing adventure, a Student Science Showcase, an original class play, kayaking, ceramics, and outdoor exploration.
Tuesday – Thursday
Designed for teens who learn best by doing, Envision Architects combines advanced academics with authentic, real-world experiences. Students conduct field research, build projects, write for publication, and develop leadership skills.
The program prepares students for college, careers, entrepreneurship, and meaningful lives through hands-on learning.
ONLY IF ROOTS FILLS UP
Pathfinders serves the same age group as Siskiyou Roots, with different teachers and a different program. If Siskiyou Roots reaches capacity, Pacifica plans to open Pathfinders as a second learning community for students ages 11–13.
If Siskiyou Roots does not reach capacity, Pathfinders will not be offered for the 2026–2027 school year.
FRIDAYS
An outdoor enrichment program focused on mindfulness and nature awareness for ages 7–12, held on Fridays at Pacifica.
Scholarships may be available depending on grant funding, though we won’t know until shortly before the session. Our tiered pricing is designed so families who can afford the upper end help make Forest Fridays accessible to all while our staff still earn an equitable wage. The lower end functions similar to a scholarship while still allowing us to be paid for our work.
Registration for the Fall Session of Forest Fridays is now open! Register soon to reserve your child’s spot-as space is limited is limited and we expect this program to fill up quickly. To register for Forest Fridays, contact Forest and Stephanie directly at perpetualkin@protonmail.com
Pacifica is proud to be part of the Southern Oregon Regional Environmental Education Leaders (SOREEL). SOREEL connects organizations and educators that focus on science and environmental education in Southern Oregon to coordinate, share resources, and collaborate around related educational efforts.
Visit their website to find lesson plans, field trip ideas, overnight camps, and enriching day programs.
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