Music • Art • Nature Science • Outdoor Play

Enrichment Program for Kindergarten-1st Grade Children
Mondays, 8:45am – 2:45pm

Colorado Springs Music Arts and Science Homeschool Enrichment Kindergarten Outdoor Nature School

Program visits for 2025-2026 school year available!

State funding and private tuition option available.
Colorado Springs Music Arts and Science Homeschool Enrichment

Our homeschool enrichment program centers on plenty of time outside—exploring, discovering, and playing freely—while gently weaving in age-appropriate science and arts to support each child’s growth. Children will enjoy:

  • 🎵 Music and Movement – Singing, dancing, rhythm activities in a group setting
  • 🎨 Beautiful Art Projects – Hands-on creative activities that develop fine motor skills and inspire imagination
  • 🦊 Nature-Themed Science – Simple, engaging lessons that encourage curiosity about animals, plants, weather, and the world around us
  • 🌼 Outdoor Play – Unhurried, free play in our inviting playground and garden spaces
  • 🌲 Daily Nature Walks – Time to explore nearby trails and observe the changing seasons
  • 🐓 Monthly Outdoor Adventures – Full-day excursions to farms, lakes, creeks, or gentle hikes that deepen children’s connection with nature

This program nurtures the magic of childhood—where wonder grows, confidence blooms, and learning feels like play.

Colorado Springs Music Arts and Science Homeschool Enrichment
Colorado Springs Monument Palmer nature kindergarten

Teachers and staff

Our staff bring a variety of educational backgrounds and skills, and we enjoy sharing our passions in art, science, and music. We aim to make learning both meaningful and fun. All team members are CBI background checked, and lead staff hold current First Aid and CPR certifications.

Maria Arefieva

  • Program Director
  • B.A. in Applied Physics and Math

Milana Schaffer

  • Early Grades Lead Teacher
  • Spanish Teacher
  • B.A. in International Business and Spanish

Brittany McPherson

  • Early Grades Teacher
  • Teaches arts, science and gardening

Natasha VanValkenburgh

  • Music Teacher
  • Leads general music with rhythm, dance, notation
  • Teaches cello and violin

Location

Our homeschool enrichment program takes place within the Palmer Lake schoolhouse, conveniently accessible within a 25-30-minute drive from areas like Briargate, Rockrimmon, Cordera, and Wolf Ranch. Additionally, it serves as a great hub for families residing in Monument, Larkspur, and Perry Park.

Nestled against the forest, our charming schoolhouse stands just a short walk away from the Reservoir trailhead and Monument Creek.

It’s a dedicated space used exclusively for our program’s purpose.

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Real Red Riding Hoods educational programs
Palmer Lake, CO

(719) 960-0612