Opening September 10, 2026 | Root 66 Garden, Rancho Cucamonga

ONLY 18 SPOTS AVAILABLE

The Root 66 Rangers is for every kid. 

Especially the ones who come alive outside.

The Root 66 Rangers was created as a real-life extension of what children are already curious about and already beginning to understand. Kids are natural scientists. They notice things. They ask questions. They want to touch, explore, and figure out how everything works. This program simply gives them a place where all of that curiosity has somewhere to go. We will reinforce their academics with hands-on learning in a working garden, bringing confidence, connection, and comprehension.

We are all connected to the natural world whether we know it or not. Root 66 Rangers is simply a place where kids get to feel that for themselves.

• Real earth science and agriculture knowledge learned through doing
• Hands-on skills in growing, harvesting, and caring for living things
• Inspiration that comes from discovering something real and being trusted to care for it
• A deeper connection to the natural world, their community, and themselves
• The habit of curiosity, looking closer, and asking better questions and problem solve
• A sense of responsibility that comes from tending something living
• Community and belonging in a place and taking care of it with others

Access to nature should not be a privilege. Every child deserves a space that inspires them to develop skills, build knowledge, practice responsibility, and feel a genuine sense of care for the community and earth they are part of. That is what we have built here.

Every week is a new adventure in the garden. Here are just a few of the things your Ranger will experience across the season:

• Getting up close with chickens, ducks, and goats during real feeding rounds
• Digging into soil to discover the tiny world living beneath our feet
• Investigating pollinators and understanding why bees matter more than most people realize
• Tracing a meal from seed to harvest to plate and tasting something they picked from the earth
• Earning their official Ranger Star badge at the Week 10 celebration in front of their families

And that is just the beginning of what a season at The Root 66 looks like.

Every session, Rangers leave with something real.

• Something they grew, picked, or made with their own hands
• New earth science and agriculture concepts learned through doing
• Seeds, a seedling, or a nature-based take-home item every week
• At Week 10, their official Ranger Star badge and their completed field journal from the full season

Every child begins as a Root 66 Ranger Recruit. At graduation they earn their Ranger Star badge. Rangers who grow into leaders are personally invited to become Captains of the Root 66 Road Crew, our kids volunteer club that helps run the garden. There is always somewhere to go next.

Ages: 6 to 12
Format: 10 weeks, one 60-minute session per week
Location: Root 66 Garden, 12151 Foothill Blvd, Rancho Cucamonga
Class Size: Small group, intentionally limited so every child is seen and supported
Sessions: Fall, Winter/Spring, and Summer cohorts available

NOW REGISTERING FOR FALL

Tuition

  Option Price     Full 10-week program $250   Sibling discount $25 off   Lewis community resident discount available list on application   The Root 66 Garden member discount available list on application        

All educational materials, field journal, weekly take-home items, and hands-on supplies are included. No additional fees.

All children are welcome.

This is an educational extracurricular program, so please be mindful of your child’s needs. Special learners may inquire about our Roots to Wellness program.

Our first cohort opens Fall 2026. Space is intentionally small to keep the experience personal and meaningful. We will fill 18 spots from priority registration and first come first served after August 5th.

Join the waiting list today to receive priority registration access, program updates, and your enrollment packet the moment registration opens for another cohort or season.

We cannot wait to meet your Ranger!