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WildRoots at Smart Diehl Academy

WildRoots is Smart Diehl Academy's nature-based, outdoor learning pathway and serves as a weekly field study extension of our academic programs. Rooted in hands-on exploration, mindfulness, and connection to the natural world, WildRoots supports students' growth academically, socially, emotionally, and physically.

Through outdoor learning experiences, students engage in:

Nature-based thematic units
Field studies and environmental exploration
Outdoor physical activity and sports
Mindfulness and social-emotional learning (SEL)
Collaborative, inquiry-driven projects

WildRoots is intentionally designed to complement Core Learning making it a meaningful extension of Smart Diehl Academy's educational model.

Program Structure & Schedule

WildRoots meets four days per week and offers age-specific groupings alongside flexible enrollment options.

WildRoots: Elementary (Ages 6-11)

Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays

Elementary students may attend 1-4 days depending on family needs and enrollment choices.

Elementary WildRoots focuses on:

Nature exploration and outdoor play
Foundational environmental science concepts
Movement, teamwork, and outdoor games
Mindfulness, regulation, and emotional awareness
Curiosity-driven learning through nature

WildRoots: Preteens & Teens (Ages 11-15)

Mondays and/or Tuesdays

Designed with older students in mind, this group engages in:

Deeper thematic units and long-term field studies
Leadership, collaboration, and responsibility-building
Outdoor challenges, sports, and physical exploration
Reflection, mindfulness, and self-awareness

WildRoots: Sprouts (Ages 4-6)

Wednesdays

WildRoots Sprouts offers a gentle introduction to outdoor learning through:

Sensory-based exploration
Nature play and discovery
Movement, storytelling, and mindfulness
Early social-emotional skill building

This group is developmentally appropriate, play-centered, and nurturing, while still grounded in intentional learning experiences.

WildRoots Programs by Day

Choose the days that work best for your family

Monday Programs

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WildRoots: Elementary
Monday
Ages 6-11

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WildRoots: Preteens & Teens
Monday
Ages 11-15

Tuesday Programs

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WildRoots: Elementary
Tuesday
Ages 6-11

WildrootsFeatured
WildRoots: Preteens & Teens
Tuesday
Ages 11-15

Wednesday Programs

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WildRoots: Elementary
Wednesday
Ages 6-11

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WildRoots: Sprouts
Ages 4-6

Thursday Programs

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WildRoots: Elementary
Thursday
Ages 6-11

Explore Learning Paths

Our programs are designed to work together. Families can combine Core Learning, WildRoots, and extracurricular classes to build a schedule that fits their child and qualifies for Opportunity Scholarship when applicable.

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