Enrichment Wednesdays
Our Learning Experiences & Enrichment Continue for the 2025–2026 Learning Season This September!
Now entering our fourth year of offering engaging learning experiences and enrichment, we are excited to welcome both returning and new learners into another year of hands-on discovery and joyful exploration.
At ITAV, your learners will dive into a wide range of subjects through monthly themed experiences designed to plant seeds of knowledge that will grow over time. Our goal is to introduce concepts they may revisit later in their academic journey—while sparking curiosity, critical thinking, and a love of learning right now.
We believe in the power of mixed-age learning environments, which foster organic mentoring, deeper connections, and real-world collaboration. In fact, we embrace the philosophy that artificially grouping children solely by age has limited the natural evolution of learning and social growth. At the same time, we understand and honor the importance of creating developmentally and size-appropriate environments for each learner.
Taking all of this into account, we are excited to announce that this year we will again offer two groups for both our Learning Experiences and Enrichment: Primary and Secondary. We’ve also expanded our teaching staff to meet the needs of our growing community.
About Our Learning Levels:
Primary Learners
Designed for children who are early in their structured learning journey, often aged 5–7. This may be their first experience learning away from a parent. These learners are just beginning to explore reading, writing, and cooperative group activities.
Secondary Learners
Best suited for children aged 8–10/11 who are comfortable working in structured learning environments away from their parents and are actively developing or confident in their reading and writing skills.
Both groups will explore the same weekly themes, with experiences tailored to their developmental stage. Each group will have its own dedicated teacher and space for lessons, but will come together during snack, lunch, and free play to nurture friendships and build community across ages.
Weekly Enrichment Rotation
Our enrichment offerings rotate each week. When our Primary learners are participating in Art, Yoga & Meditation, our Secondary learners will be attending Let’s Get Musical—and vice versa. This alternating schedule allows both groups to benefit from all enrichment areas over the course of the month.
Program Options & Pricing
As with last year, families can choose between:
You’re welcome to commit for the full year to reserve your learner’s spot, or join us on a drop-in basis week-to-week or month-to-month. Please note: We filled up every week last year, so we recommend signing up early if you're interested.
Meet Our Enrichment Instructors
Let’s Get Musical – Taught by Ms. Emma
Ms. Emma is a passionate music educator with over a decade of experience teaching in both New Jersey and Maryland. She holds a Bachelor of Music from Moravian University and a Master’s in Educational Leadership from Centenary University. Her primary instrument is voice, and she specializes in elementary general and vocal music, as well as elementary and secondary theater. A homesteading, homeschooling mama of two, she lives in Mount Bethel with her husband and children.
Art, Yoga & Meditation – In Collaboration with Spark
Offered in partnership with Spark, a NYC-based enrichment program that uses art as a means for children to explore creativity and emotion. Led by Founder Sebastian Alappat, this enrichment begins with art as the foundation for building rapport, then expands into yoga and meditation. Students explore a variety of mediums, techniques, and art history while cultivating mindfulness, confidence, and self-expression. Mr. Sebastian is also a homeschooling father of three and passionate about fostering creativity through connection.
We can’t wait to welcome your family into another season of meaningful, joyful learning. See you in September!
Now entering our fourth year of offering engaging learning experiences and enrichment, we are excited to welcome both returning and new learners into another year of hands-on discovery and joyful exploration.
At ITAV, your learners will dive into a wide range of subjects through monthly themed experiences designed to plant seeds of knowledge that will grow over time. Our goal is to introduce concepts they may revisit later in their academic journey—while sparking curiosity, critical thinking, and a love of learning right now.
We believe in the power of mixed-age learning environments, which foster organic mentoring, deeper connections, and real-world collaboration. In fact, we embrace the philosophy that artificially grouping children solely by age has limited the natural evolution of learning and social growth. At the same time, we understand and honor the importance of creating developmentally and size-appropriate environments for each learner.
Taking all of this into account, we are excited to announce that this year we will again offer two groups for both our Learning Experiences and Enrichment: Primary and Secondary. We’ve also expanded our teaching staff to meet the needs of our growing community.
About Our Learning Levels:
Primary Learners
Designed for children who are early in their structured learning journey, often aged 5–7. This may be their first experience learning away from a parent. These learners are just beginning to explore reading, writing, and cooperative group activities.
Secondary Learners
Best suited for children aged 8–10/11 who are comfortable working in structured learning environments away from their parents and are actively developing or confident in their reading and writing skills.
Both groups will explore the same weekly themes, with experiences tailored to their developmental stage. Each group will have its own dedicated teacher and space for lessons, but will come together during snack, lunch, and free play to nurture friendships and build community across ages.
Weekly Enrichment Rotation
Our enrichment offerings rotate each week. When our Primary learners are participating in Art, Yoga & Meditation, our Secondary learners will be attending Let’s Get Musical—and vice versa. This alternating schedule allows both groups to benefit from all enrichment areas over the course of the month.
Program Options & Pricing
As with last year, families can choose between:
- Half-day (10:00 AM – 12:00 PM) — $20
- Full-day (10:00 AM – 2:00 PM) — $40
Includes lunchtime and downtime between sessions: outdoor play, board games, or free choice activities.
You’re welcome to commit for the full year to reserve your learner’s spot, or join us on a drop-in basis week-to-week or month-to-month. Please note: We filled up every week last year, so we recommend signing up early if you're interested.
Meet Our Enrichment Instructors
Let’s Get Musical – Taught by Ms. Emma
Ms. Emma is a passionate music educator with over a decade of experience teaching in both New Jersey and Maryland. She holds a Bachelor of Music from Moravian University and a Master’s in Educational Leadership from Centenary University. Her primary instrument is voice, and she specializes in elementary general and vocal music, as well as elementary and secondary theater. A homesteading, homeschooling mama of two, she lives in Mount Bethel with her husband and children.
Art, Yoga & Meditation – In Collaboration with Spark
Offered in partnership with Spark, a NYC-based enrichment program that uses art as a means for children to explore creativity and emotion. Led by Founder Sebastian Alappat, this enrichment begins with art as the foundation for building rapport, then expands into yoga and meditation. Students explore a variety of mediums, techniques, and art history while cultivating mindfulness, confidence, and self-expression. Mr. Sebastian is also a homeschooling father of three and passionate about fostering creativity through connection.
We can’t wait to welcome your family into another season of meaningful, joyful learning. See you in September!
