Our Mission

Garden Groove creates immersive learning experiences rooted in nature and creativity for neurodivergent kids. With the garden as our classroom and the kitchen as our lab, we nurture life skills, confidence, and social-emotional wellness in a safe, supportive environment where learning is fun and meaningful.​

Our Vision

Our vision is to grow into a vibrant community hub — a market and general store — where neurodivergent students can expand their learning into real-world opportunities. By blending experiential education, sustainable practices, and community engagement, Garden Groove will empower students to develop essential life skills, celebrate their unique strengths, and prepare for future job-studies programs that open doors to lifelong growth and belonging.​

Our Core Values

1. Growth through Nature

2. Creativity as Spark

3. Community Connection

4.  Life Skills for Independence

5. Stewardship & Sustainability

6. Inclusion & Belonging​

 

Our Students​

Garden Groove currently serves middle school-aged learners who are autistic and/or neurodivergent, including those who are homeschooled and those seeking supplemental enrichment. We embrace a wide range of learning styles and needs, including students with language processing differences, and hope to expand our programs to include neurodivergent adults in the future. Our clubs are designed to support these unique ways of learning, offering environments that are both safe and engaging, and where individualized growth is valued as much as group connection.