Summer Program
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2025 Dates | May 27 - August 15
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A summer of adventure, learning, and fun is within reach.
Growing Roots is pleased to offer an outdoors summer program designed to provide a nurturing and enriching environment for young learners in Custer, South Dakota. Children, ages 2.5 to 6 (potty-trained), will thrive in our expansive outdoor mud kitchen and play space, conveniently located steps away from our indoor classroom adjacent to the Black Hills National Forest. Click on the photos below to learn more!
Unstructured play & nature exploration develops gross motor skills, creativity, problem-solving, and collaboration.
Tinkergarten activities incorporate elements of STEM through engaging activities, fostering a love of nature and learning.
Blend of structured learning and unstructured exploration provides opportunities for children to follow their interests, experiment, and learn through firsthand experience.
Mixed age groups foster social and learning interactions between older and younger children. Big kids teach, little kids reach.
2025 SCHEDULE & TUITION
2025 SCHEDULE & TUITION
SUMMER HOURS | 7:30am- 5pm
May 27 - Aug 15 | 2025
May 27 - Aug 15 | 2025
We operate five days a week, Monday through Friday, except for July 4th and a break for Sturgis Rally, Aug 4-8th.
FULL DAY OPTIONS
FULL DAY OPTIONS
Monday - Friday | 7:30am-5pm
Drop-off | 7:30 am-8:00 am
Pick-up | 4:00 pm- 5:00 pm
HALF DAY OPTIONS
HALF DAY OPTIONS
Monday - Friday | 7:30am-12pm
Drop-off | 7:30 am-8:00 am
Pick-up | 12:00 pm
DAYS PER WEEK OPTIONS
DAYS PER WEEK OPTIONS
Full Week | Monday - Friday
Partial Week | 1-4 days per Week
Please note, summer scheduling is based on a fixed commitment. Selected days will remain consistent throughout the program.
SUMMER TUITION
Due Monthly
FULL DAY OPTIONS
FULL DAY OPTIONS
Full Day - Entire Week
M-F $40/ day ($200/ week)
Full Day - Partial Week
1-4 DAYS $50/ day
HALF DAY OPTIONS
HALF DAY OPTIONS
Half Day - Entire or Partial Week
1-5 DAYS $25/ day
2025 ENROLLMENT & INTEREST FORM INFORMATION
2025 ENROLLMENT & INTEREST FORM INFORMATION
Enrollment Forms Due: May 19, 2025
April 7 Interest Forms accepted for Growing Roots Families
*April 14 Interest Forms accepted for 5 or 4 days a week, full or half days
April 21 Interest Forms accepted for 3, 2, or 1 days a week, full or half days
May 19 Enrollment forms and first month’s tuition due
Interest Forms vs Enrollment: When you complete an Interest Form you will be placed on a list and you will be contacted to fill out enrollment paperwork, which is the paperwork to participate in the program. Enrollment is complete after paperwork and first payment has been made.
Full Summer Commitment: To ensure a consistent and enriching experience, families are asked to commit to the full summer program duration.
Flexible Schedule Options: To meet your family's needs there are a variety of enrollment options including very partial to fulltime. Please note that the schedule you select will be set for the entire summer to ensure consistency and program success. Please note, schedule options may be influenced by availability.
~ full day or half day (mornings) ~
~ 1 to 5 days/ week ~
Complimentary "Flex Week": Enjoy one week off during the summer program without being charged, to accommodate your family's needs.
Please note: While we offer flexible enrollment options, registration for specific days may close early due to student-teacher ratio requirements. For example, if we reach our maximum student capacity for a particular day (e.g., Wednesday), we will be unable to enroll additional students for that day. We encourage early registration to secure your preferred schedule.
IS IT THE RIGHT FIT?
IS IT THE RIGHT FIT?
Our summer program at Growing Roots is ideal for families who value outdoor exploration and child-led learning. Children who are naturally curious, enjoy hands-on activities, and thrive in mixed-age settings will flourish in our environment. This program is perfect for families seeking a balance of unstructured play and enriching, nature-based experiences, fostering independence and a love for the outdoors in their children.
2025 Summer Calendar
2025 Summer Calendar
2025 Summer Calendar
2025 Summer Calendar
Monday to Friday from 7:30 am to 5:00 pm every week during the summer with the following exceptions.
Monday to Friday from 7:30 am to 5:00 pm every week during the summer with the following exceptions.
Summer Closures:
4th of July: July 4, 2025
Week of Sturgis: August 4-8, 2025
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