admissions : children & youth : arts education : parenting classes : workshops & forums : creative services : special events

Our commitment to sustainability, environmental awareness and public education starts at the root.

StarSeed Preschool Program ~ early childhood education

A multidisciplinary child development program intended for young children ages 2 1/2-6 years of age.
There are two program options to choose from:

1. Half-day Program : 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 noon Mon-Fri
2. Full-day Program : 12:00-3:00 P.M Mon-Fri

StarDust Afterschool Program ~ afterschool enrichment

This program is an instructional arts and life-skills program intended for mixed age group settings. Children will be engaged in a mixed group setting accompanied by two staff members who instruct life-skills lessons and lead group activities. All children will engage in a variety of art-based activities and nature-based learning opportunities that are sometimes emergent and ongoing. All of the materials used in different projects are either recycled items or re-usable junk that usually ends up in the land fills. The enrichment program draws from many indigenous cultures and sustainable practices that have been ignored by the mainstream culture and teachings.

StarDust Extended Program ~ 3:00-6:00 P.M. Mon-Fri

Registered children from the StarSeed program may participate and enroll in the StarDust extended program upon request.

StarDust Afterschool Program ~ 3:00-6:00 P.M. Mon-Fri

An enriching arts instruction program intended for school-age children ages 6-15 years

Youth ~ Service-learning and Leadership

Service-learning makes the experience of all parties involved stimulating and includes different creative ways that students can provide service to their communities while learning new skills in it's process. Based on each child's internal interests and hidden talents, we empower and encourage youth, to be involved in the program planning process and to take action in their community. This process then becomes the foundation of which children will learn how to turn their dreams into reality while unlocking their true innate potential.

The Foundation

The most effective learning is directly linked and connected to the meaningful experiences children have in it's process. Our community-based organization uses service-learning as a tool to enhance all participants experience while helping them identify and foster intentional objectives that result in positive causes and attributions.

Service-learning can be a direct or indirect service

Youth Leadership: Youth takes action and leads
Mentors: Youth inspire others through team-work
Advocacy: Youth using their voice for important causes
Community Service: Youth can complete volunteer hours
After-school Aid: Youth will engage with younger children
Short-term Projects: Youth will assist with project planning
Homework Exchange: Youth helps with homework and assignments
Environmental Work: Youth engage in clean-up and community gardens
Fundraisers & Events: Children and youth plan and execute events
Youth Research Program: Youth compiles needed research.

Arts Education

The arts can deepen our understanding and appreciation of the natural environment, and it can give us insight into diverse cultures and cross-cultural communication. Art projects and community involvement help children and adult artists to build self-esteem and the confidence needed to express new ideas in a non-restrictive manner that allows for creativity and leadership to flourish. The arts can also function as a bridge between the scientific and spiritual aspects of the quest for knowledge and the mysteries of existence. You can check the calendar of events for upcoming art classes and schedules that are happening locally and near Marin County.

Children In Arts

Children in Arts is an ongoing membership program that provides children the opportunity to work alongside professional artists and creative adults throughout the year. This relationship can be very motivating to the young learner if the child is allowed sufficient exploration time that is needed to develop and finish ideas without posing restrictions on their process.

• Membership fees are $60 per year or $5 per month
• Fee is reduced to $45 annual fee if membership fees are paid in advance

Arts In Action

An opportunity membership for community artists and musicians to showcase their art and talents while contributing to the well-being of communities. Artists are urged to take action and get involved in community art projects and interactive group art.

• Memberships are $5 per month