R.O.O.T.S. (Reaching Outside of Traditional Schooling) Youth+ Development Program, a community full of passionate educators that strive to bridge the gap in learning, teach self-sufficiency, and promote altruism within our local community. ROOTS is located in Georgetown, DE on a family homestead, on Peterkins rd. We offer weekly, hands-on, integrative life-skill workshops for ages 18mos-Adults! ROOTS Offerings: -Weekly after school workshops on the homestead (12 week sessions) -Summer Camps on the homestead -Pop workshops & Field Trips on the homestead -Off-site workshops at local businesses -Foster Care Sponsorship opportunities -Adult & Teen workshops -Parent’s Night Out (themed drop offs) -Birthday Parties & Events -upROOTed: ROOTS Sponsored Field Trips & Community Service Homeschool Group -Grounded ROOTS Yoga � � ROOTS Mission: We believe there is a monumental need to heal the disconnection between the people themselves, and the earth that provides for us. We are inspired to help raise up a generation of children who are deeply connected to the world around them, have the knowledge and practical life skills to live self-sufficiently, while promoting altruism to build community. Introducing children to these skills at a young age will establish an amazing foundation for their futures. ROOTS Pillars: Workshops/Events will incorporate our Pillars: Regenerative Farming, Nature Studies, Bushcraft, Animal Husbandry, and Homesteading. All workshops will integrate the teaching of healthy interpersonal skills (leadership, teamwork, communication, empathy, problem solving, etc) With each season of the year comes a new opportunity to learn! You will have hands-on opportunities to learn about: -Animal rearing -Gardening -Soap/candle making -Composting -Tree studies -Baking -Canning produce -Handmade things w/natural items -Making jams -Healthy communication skills/ conflict resolution -Problem-solving -Permaculture -Ecosystems -Foraging -Medicinal Plants/herbs -Egg Incubation ....and MUCH more!! Enrolling now for Fall 2022 and Spring 2023 after school workshops-- message us to get on the wait list! ROOTS works with local libraries, other community farmers, and small businesses. If you are interested in working with us, please reach out! We would love to have increased community involvement!

Grounded ROOTS Offerings: -Pop up yoga workshops (ages vary) -Weekly yoga/SEL sessions (ages 2-11yrs) -Yoga Camps (Ages 5-10yrs) -Yoga at your Birthday Party! (ages vary) -Yoga at libraries, schools, learning centers, businesses. -Chair Yoga -Private group yoga (ie: moms groups, homeschool groups, etc) -Private Sessions available -Yoga in libraries, schools, learning centers & more! Why Grounded ROOTS Yoga? GRY is run by Certified Children's Yoga instructors that strongly believe in continuing education to provide their community with the best of practices. Owner & Founder is currently enrolled in an intense 200hr Power Yoga Teacher Training, Social-Emotional Learning Specialization Course, and Trauma-Informed Yoga Certification Class. Grounded (adjective) ground·​ed: mentally and emotionally stable : admirably sensible and realistic : to establish a firm foundation from which to grow. "As the saying goes, children need two things from us: ROOTS and wings. Children need a protective, loving, and secure environment to grow into healthy adulthood. Only when they have put down ROOTS and become GROUNDED in the earth can they develop wings that will carry them freely through life." -Danielle Bersma Yoga/Mindful Movement has the potential to help children in so many ways! It can: -improve overall physical and emotional wellbeing -give children tools for emotional regulation/recognition -help reduce stress and anxiety -improve body/spatial awareness -improve focus and self-esteem -help children learn balance, endurance, and flexibility ***Our programs do NOT teach on any spirituality. We focus on teaching tools for mindfulness, calming, and self-awareness through mindful movement.*** Mission: Grounded ROOTS Yoga aims to build a strong foundation for children by increasing self awareness and self-confidence through breathing, movement, and social-emotional learning. GRY helps whole families; students to not only nurture their body, mind, and spirit, but to also live a full yogic lifestyle through providing authentic yoga experiences by consciously shaping our attitudes, habits, and general ways of bettering ourselves, our community, and our lives. How is Grounded ROOTS Yoga different than other traditional children's yoga? We integrate social-emotional learning discussions, lessons and activities. The social-emotional learning that takes place during our classes are either written by us, from a SEL certified curriculum, and/or a combo of both. They may include book readings, hands on activities, role playing, games, discussions, etc. We. are. more. than. yoga. We are an Enrichment Program! "Social Emotional Learning (SEL) refers to the development of self-awareness, self-control, self-regulation, social skills, and responsible decision making all of which are essential for school and life success." A lot of our yoga sessions will take place outdoors, on our family homestead. We also integrate SEL discussions and activities. On our family homestead we have beautiful trees, gardens, animals, and it's quite serene! We believe there is a monumental need to heal the disconnection between the people themselves, and the earth that provides for us- why not start outdoors?! -Spending time in nature can replenish depleted energy -Natural scenery can heighten awareness -The outdoors can further boost meditation’s benefits -Practicing yoga in a new environment can build confidence *Please note outdoor yoga sessions are weather dependent but we strive to always get outdoors!* Grounded ROOTS Yoga is part of R.O.O.T.S Youth Development Program