Youth Garden Mentorship Package – 4 Weeks of Growth & Learning for Individuals and Groups 8-17 years old (Metro-Atlanta)

Youth Mentoring in the Garden with Maurice Small

Give your child the opportunity to learn from Maurice Small—an internationally recognized educator and farmerwith over three decades of experience guiding people in the art of growing food. This isn’t a typical youth class—it’s a personalized mentoring experience where young people receive direct, one-on-one or small group attention from a teacher who truly believes in their power to connect with the land.

At our dynamic teaching farm in Metro Atlanta, students won’t just follow a set curriculum. Each session is tailored to the season, to the child’s interests, and to the rhythms of the land. Maurice weaves together laughter, exploration, science, and time-tested sustainable practices into an engaging and unforgettable experience.

This program is designed to help youth:

• Build confidence and responsibility through hands-on gardening work.

• Gain practical skills in cultivation and land stewardship.

• Learn growing techniques that honor both the land and community.

• Experience a supportive environment that is ever-changing, alive, and deeply rooted in sustainable traditions and practices.

Program Details

• Format: 2-hour sessions, once a week for 4 weeks (8 hours total)

• Flexible Start: Schedule set in collaboration with Maurice (typically weekdays between 4–6pm)

• Ages: 8–17 (parent present unless student is 15 or older)

• Cost: $350 for individuals; discounted group rates available (save up to 43%)

• Transportation: Not included

Pricing Options (per student, 4-week cycle)

• Individual (1 student): $350

• Small Group (2–3 students): $300 each (≈15% discount)

• Medium Group (4–6 students): $250 each (≈29% discount)

• Large Group (7–10 students): $200 each (≈43% discount)

This is more than a class—it’s an investment in your child’s growth, confidence, and lifelong connection to the land. With Maurice’s rare combination of wisdom, humor, and hands-on teaching, students receive an experience that can’t be replicated anywhere else.

In addition to his decades of farming and teaching experience, Maurice has passed both private and public school-based background checks, so families can trust both his expertise and his professionalism.