A fresh look for Peninsula Roots · Winter 2027 preview
Peninsula RootsLEARN · CREATE · BELONG
Rooted in Door County. Growing together.

Big discoveries.
Real friendships.
A place to belong.

Hands-on learning and meaningful connections for homeschool families. Come curious. Create something wonderful. Grow together.

Explore winter classes ↗Find your community
A glimpse of the Peninsula Roots community
Learning is better
when we do it together.
WINTER SESSION · JAN 4–FEB 22AGES 5–14FISH CREEK, WISCONSIN
Coming this winter

Small groups.
Wide-open possibilities.

Eight weeks of making, moving, storytelling, and discovery. Mondays, 9 a.m.–2:30 p.m., with time for lunch and friendship along the way.

AGES 5–8 · 14 SPACES

Move. Imagine. Build.

Playful movement, stories that spark creativity, and LEGO challenges made for curious young minds.

Movement
Coordination, partner activities, yoga & dance
Book Club & Crafts
Read-aloud adventures & creative projects
Lunch & Social Time
Packed lunches, games & friends
LEGO Engineering
Science, building & teamwork
Meet the instructors & see locations

Movement: Sarah M. & Isabel M.
Book Club: Alissa C. & Isabel M.
Lunch: Isabel M. & Brittney M.
LEGO: Brittney M.

Morning drop-off: Old Town Hall, 4176 Maple St., Fish Creek.
Afternoon pickup: Peninsula Roots, 4140 Bluff Ln., Unit #4.

No independent reading is required. LEGO builders work together in teams of four.

AGES 9–14 · 14 SPACES

Make your ideas happen.

Tell stories on screen, bring a performance into the community, and explore what technology can do.

Film Production & Community Theater
Act, create & explore behind the camera
Lunch & Social Time
Friends, supervised walks & time together
LEGO Computer Science & AI
Hands-on building & coding challenges
Meet the instructors & see locations

Film & Theater: Owen A.
Lunch: Alissa C.
LEGO: Scott M.

Morning drop-off: Peninsula Roots, 4140 Bluff Ln., Unit #4.
Afternoon pickup: Old Town Hall, 4176 Maple St., Fish Creek.

Students will work toward a finished film and a grant-supported skit for residents at Scand in February. Visit details will be confirmed.

Your next adventure starts here.

Current families: registration opens November 16, 2026.
New families: registration opens November 23, 2026.

Registration closes December 7, 2026.
Tuition: $300 per child for the full eight-week session.
10% sibling discount: $270 for each additional sibling.
Scholarships available · Registration link coming soon

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Calendar note: No classes Monday, January 18. We’ll meet Friday, January 22 instead. Children bring their own packed lunches.

A different rhythm for your week

Quiet space.
Fresh perspective.

Quiet Study Time
Every Tuesday & Thursday in December · 9 a.m.–3 p.m.

Bring your books, laptops, and schoolwork for a focused homeschool day alongside other families.

A parent or caregiver stays with their child to supervise and support learning. Keep conversations quiet so everyone has room to concentrate.

Except December 24 & 31.
At Peninsula Roots · 4140 Bluff Ln., Fish Creek.
You must be a Peninsula Roots member to have building access.

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Beyond the classroom

More ways to connect.

Shared experiences, familiar faces, and something to look forward to. There’s room for community in every season.

November 16 · Ages 8–10

Dictionary Workshop

A dictionary giveaway and workshop with Dan Klarer from Sturgeon Bay Rotary. 2:45–3:15 p.m. at Fish Creek Town Hall.

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November 20 · Ages 8+

Yarn Bird Workshop

Create a little yarn bird to display or give as a gift. 11 a.m.–noon at Sister Bay Library. Drop-off event · $10 per student.

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Coming soon · Community Connection

Pull up a chair.

Board games, conversation, and time to enjoy being together. Regular community nights are in the works—dates and details to come.

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MEMBERS ONLY

November 16, 2026 · 4 p.m.

Year-End Potluck

Celebrate the end of our fall session with Peninsula Roots families. Share a meal and enjoy time together at Old Town Hall, 4176 Maple St., Fish Creek.

This is a family event, not a drop-off event. Find the RSVP and food sign-up in the member area.

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MEMBERS ONLY

December 14, 2026 · 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Christmas Trolley

Board the Door County Trolley at 9:30 a.m. for a special event in Ephraim with hot chocolate and wreath making. Return to the trolley station at 12:30 p.m.

$50 per family. All proceeds support programming at Peninsula Roots / Door County Montessori.

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You don’t have to homeschool alone.

Find your people.

Have a question, an idea to share, or a child who would love to join us? We’d love to hear from you.

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