Until Winter Academy Registration Ends — Secure Your Child’s Spot Today!
Designed for families who want more
Serving Marianna and the surrounding Panhandle, Kids by Design offers curated enrichment in STEM, leadership, humanities, and entrepreneurship—giving local homeschoolers a place to belong, grow, and excel together.
Yes, we are a Step Up Friendly Program!
Explorer Academy: Welcome to Japan
Now Enrolling — Program Begins January 12
Tuesdays and Thursdays
9:15 am to 10:30 am
Winter Academy Overview — Open to Ages 7-12 and 4-6
Winter Explorer Academy invites students into a fully immersive exploration of Japan, where learning happens through making, moving, tasting, building, and creating. Over 12 weeks, students experience Japanese culture as something you do, not just study.
Students may explore Japanese food traditions through hands-on cooking projects, practice movement arts inspired by martial traditions, experiment with rhythm and sound through traditional music and drumming, and express ideas through visual arts like calligraphy, ink painting, and design. Architecture, geography, and daily life come alive through model-building, map challenges, storytelling, and creative problem-solving.
Students may explore Japanese food traditions through hands-on cooking projects, practice movement arts inspired by martial traditions, experiment with rhythm and sound through traditional music and drumming, and express ideas through visual arts like calligraphy, ink painting, and design. Architecture, geography, and daily life come alive through model-building, map challenges, storytelling, and creative problem-solving.
Why Families Love Explorer Academy
Deep focus on one culture per session
Small groups for meaningful discussion and connection
Taught by a certified teacher
Designed specifically for homeschool enrichment
Learning that’s memorable because it’s experienced, not just taught
Agriscience Academy: Field to Future
Now Enrolling — Program Begins January 12
Tuesdays and Thursdays
9:15 am to 10:30 am
Winter Academy Overview — Open to Ages 7-12 and 4-6
Winter Agriscience Academy is a hands-on STEM enrichment program where students explore agriculture, natural resources, and applied science through real-world systems and projects—not textbooks alone.
This winter session takes students on a deep dive into Jackson County, using the local land use map as a framework to understand how land, science, and people work together.
What Students Will Explore
Students investigate agriculture and natural resources through experiments, models, and problem-solving challenges, with projects such as:
Exploring what defines farms, homesteads, forests, and public lands
Studying soil, water, plants, and ecosystems through hands-on labs
Learning how food is grown, raised, and managed
Investigating agricultural mechanics and tools
Exploring modern ag technology like mapping, data, and precision systems
Connecting science concepts to real-world land use decisions
How We Learn
Learning is project-based and inquiry-driven, encouraging students to ask questions, test ideas, and build solutions. By grounding STEM concepts in the local environment, students gain a deeper understanding of how science applies to everyday life and future careers.
Why Families Love Agriscience Academy
Local, place-based learning rooted in Jackson County
Hands-on STEM projects that build critical thinking
Small groups led by a certified teacher
Designed specifically for homeschool enrichment
Science that feels practical, engaging, and relevant
Builders and Braveharts — A Review!
Builders and Bravehearts was our pilot program for Kids By Design, focusing on an immersive journey through the castles, clans, and guilds of the British Isles. Enjoy snapshots of fun learning moments from this program.
Kids By Design — Frequently Asked Questions
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Kids By Design currently offers two academies:
Explorer Academy
Agriscience Academy
Each academy runs one 10-12-week course per quarter. The Winter 2026 cohorts begin on January 12, 2026 and run for 12 weeks.
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Each cohort is designed for a specific age group to facilitate peer-group, multi-age learning.
Our Winter Academies beginning January 12 offers cohorts for ages 7-12 and 4-6.
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Each class is 75 minutes long, and meets twice per week for a set number of weeks. Classes meet in small groups, with an emphasis on hands-on, project-based learning led by an experienced instructor.
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Subjects vary based on each cohort theme, but our enrichment program generally focuses on STEM, humanities, logic, leadership, and entrepreneurship.
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Unlike a traditional co-op, our programs are curated and led by certified educators and trained facilitators. Families don’t have to plan or teach classes—we take care of the curriculum, materials, and instruction so you can focus on supporting your child’s growth.
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Classes are offered in Historic Downtown Marianna, convenient to local parks and other activities. Kids By Design meets in the training area of Sovereign Business Club, a business growth lab.
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When you submit our “Request More Information” form, you’ll have the opportunity to book a phone consult with our learning team. From there, we’ll connect in person during an intro meeting prior to enrolling.
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Each cohort and class may have different pricing. Class costs are inclusive of materials.
Our Winter Academy Programs (Welcome to Japan and Field to Future) are $400 per 12-week academy for 7-12 year olds.
We are offering Winter Junior Academy Programs for ages 4-6 for $200 per 12-week academy.
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We are only offering 12 spots for our Winter cohort, so we are not offering family discounts at this tim
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We honor the family values of our community by fostering an environment rooted in character, curiosity, and respect. While not overtly religious, our programs align naturally with many faith- and family-centered homeschool households.
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Yes. Kids By Design is located within Sovereign Business Club, which offers co-working and training space. Parents are able to utilize the co-working space during Kids By Design class hours, but we encourage parents to maintain some separation so that students are able to learn and participate independently with their peer group.