ABOUT US
What is the Garden Program?
We view our school as a living system whose mission is to restore and revitalize the soil, the child, and the community. Regeneration is at the heart of everything we do.
Regenerative Framework
🌍 The Soil
We work to actively increase the biodiversity and fertility of the land in Okinawa and empower children to step into their role as environmental stewards.
🧒 The Child
We protect each child's inherent sense of belonging to the natural world, allowing their innate curiosity and sense of wonder to blossom.
🤝 The Community
We believe the individual is only as healthy as the ecosystem they inhabit! We focus on strengthening local bonds so that care and kinship ripple outward.
Typical Day
Mindfulness & grounding walk
Land stewardship (weeding, composting, tending)
Hands-on ecological learning
Nature journaling
Closing circle
The Emergent Curriculum
Learning at Green Roots Okinawa is guided by student curiosity and seasonal cycles. Students engage in real-world ecological projects, learn about local flora and fauna, and build physical capacity while using real tools - all through direct relationship with the garden!
Program Details
Age Groups
Explorers (Ages 6–8)
Naturalists (Ages 9–11)
*Age ranges are guidelines; placement is based on social and emotional readiness, determined in collaboration with parents.
Schedule
*Attend one day per week
Explorers: Mondays & Thursdays
Naturalists: Tuesdays & Fridays
8:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Spring 2026 Calendar
Term Dates:
April 7 – July 6
*Holidays: We observe all Japanese National Holidays and Golden Week (4/29-5/6)
¥20,000 / month
(¥60,000 for the 12-week term)
One-Time Enrollment Fee: ¥10,000
Includes student insurance, all garden materials, a personal field journal, and a high-quality, low-ratio learning environment.
Sibling discounts available:
20% off tuition, 25% off enrollment fee.
Flexible payment options available — reach out to discuss.
Returning families: ¥5,000 materials fee applies to subsequent terms.
"We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors; we borrow it from our children."
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Ready to Join?
Space is limited to keep our groups small and intentional. Reach out to reserve your child’s spot for Spring 2026.