Outdoor Classroom

The outdoor classroom is a beautiful natural space located in the heart of our flagship garden! Students and their guardians will become a part of an immersive experience, where teachers use the garden and nature as learning tools. Students learn about various topics from composting and recycling, cooking using fresh garden produce, pollinators, butterfly gardens, trees, and animal friends, arts and crafts, and story time to name a few. A caregiver remains with the student during the class and is free to explore the garden before and after the class.

There is a calendar of the classes and links to sign up for each class. Limited space is available for each class for the safety and enjoyment of each student. Some classes are open to kids of all ages, and some have age restrictions depending on the topic. Adult classes are also offered!

Rules To Remember

While we love our gardening friends of all ages, going forward all classes in the Outdoor Classroom will be limited to children kindergarten – 5^th grade, unless otherwise specified. Storytime is open to kids of all ages! Our instructors set the age ranges for each class they teach. At this time, we are unable to accommodate non-registered children and/or children outside of the age range of each class. We want to make sure everyone has a positive experience at Katie’s Krops Outdoor Classroom, both instructors and students alike.
Class payment is expected to be sent within 24 hours of registering for the event in order to hold your spot.
Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the scheduled class time. Anyone arriving more than 5 minutes after the class start time may be asked to sit out the class so as not to disrupt instruction.
Parents/guardians are responsible for making sure their children do not disrupt the instructor or distract other children.
We are a working garden and closed-toe shoes are required for all guests.
Bullying of any type will not be tolerated.
With all Katie’s Krops activities, if you are ill, have had a fever within 24 hours of a planned activity, or have been around someone sick, we ask that you do not visit the garden. Anyone ill will not be permitted to attend garden activities until at least 24 hours after their fever (temperature of 100 degrees or higher) is gone.

Upcoming Classes

Limited space is available for each class for the safety and enjoyment of each student. Some classes are open to kids of all ages, and some have age restrictions depending on the topic. Adult classes are also offered!

Sign Up to Learn About Our Upcoming Programs in the Katie’s Krops Outdoor Classroom

Monday Oct 7th

SCDNR Archaeology for Kids – Mini Excavation Blocks (Ages 6+)

Join us for a very special visit from SC Department of Natural Resources – Archaeology! Children will excavate their own tabletop archaeology unit by picking away at the dirt until they find art [...]

Friday Oct 11th

Yoga, Art & Storytime in the Garden with Sculpted Lotus Yoga (Ages 4 – 10)

Join us for a very special visit from Ms. Lauren with Sculpted Lotus Yoga! This pop-up will f [...]

Tuesday Oct 22nd

Native and Invasive Plants with a Master Gardener (Ages 10+)

What is the difference between a native and an invasive plant? Why are native plants important? Why should we care? Join Clemson Extension Master Gardener Lisa Turocy for an engaging 90-minute prese [...]

Monday Oct 28th

Fall Storytime with Katie

Join us for a special storytime with Katie in the garden! Costumes encouraged, but of course not required. This event is open to children of all ages. During our storytime adventures, we love to hav [...]

Tuesday Oct 29th

Youth Workshop – Make a Keepsake Pumpkin with Pressed Petals – Ages 5+

Join us for a creative and fun-filled workshop where youth will craft their very own keepsake pumpkin, beautifully decorated with pressed petals! This hands-on experience is perfect for young artists [...]