A homeschool enrichment program in Arroyo grande
"Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire." - William Butler Yeats
Young Visionaries Homeschool Enrichment Program
Creative, Self-Driven Learning in a Group Environment
Young Visionaries is designed to meet the needs of SLO homeschooling families, providing a drop-off enrichment program that gives students an opportunity to make friends and engage in weekly group learning activities. Courses encourage students to tap into their unique sense of style and creativity and use it to design projects within a group setting. This approach deepens their self-knowledge, inspires confidence, and fosters teamwork and self-expression.
About Young Visionaries Homeschool Enrichment Program
Our Mission
Our mission is to inspire positive self reflection, creative expression, and collaborative problem solving in a fun and supportive group atmosphere.
Our Approach
Rooted in the principles of design based learning, Young Visionaries will encourage all students to tap into their own creative, inner worlds and use this as an impetus to design projects within a group, deepening their own knowledge of themselves while inspiring confidence, self-expression, and teamwork.
Course Design
Classes are meant to be progressive, with each class building upon the workings of the last one. Each class will occur one day per week with projects spanning across several months at a time. Classes for ages 6-12, roughly, for now. Students can sign up for one or both days.
About the teachers
Annette Dellemonico
Annette is an extraordinary educator with over 30 years of experience, whose passion for teaching radiates through every aspect of her work. With a Masters in Design Based Learning and multiple California teaching credentials, she has expertly guided students from preschool to 8th grade across various subjects. Annette's unique approach integrates diverse art forms and creative expression, fostering meaningful personal connections with her students. Her gift lies in nurturing each child's inner voice, instilling bravery, curiosity, and a love for learning. Deeply empathetic and inspirational, Annette's beautiful soul and joyful spirit make her a beloved figure in education, transforming lives through her dedication and innovative teaching methods.
Emilia Sheehan
Emilia, daughter of Annette, is a dedicated homeschooling mother who has been active in the SLO county homeschool community since 2019. Emilia holds a Master's degree in Counseling with a focus on Depth/Jungian Psychology and a Master's in Teaching with a certification in Applied Behavior Analysis. As a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), she has worked with neurodivergent individuals of all ages since 2013. Emilia enjoys inspiring creative, playful, and educational exploration and self-reflection in children of any learning style. Her passion for nurturing young minds, combined with her diverse experience, empowers her to ignite a love for learning in every child, regardless of their unique educational journey.