Admissions Events
Come Experience Manzanita
Discover a different way to learn. Join us on campus to explore our unique approach to education, connect with our community, and experience learning beyond the classroom.
Choose the event that matches your child's upcoming grade.
Forest Kindergarten Open House (starting age 4)
Saturday, December 12, 2026 - 9-11am
Parents and children are invited to experience Manzanita through connection, exploration, and play. Parents will attend an information session to learn about our unique educational approach and tour the campus, while children spend time with our Kindergarten teachers in the Magical Forest, our outdoor Kindergarten classroom. Children will immerse themselves in nature play, explore the forest, and create a nature-inspired craft. We’ll come back together to close with a practice of gratitude, a tradition deeply embedded in the culture of Manzanita.
discovery visit, grades 1-5th
Thursday, December 3, 2026 - 9-10:30am
Parents and students are invited to experience Manzanita through connection, exploration, and learning. Parents will attend an information session to learn about our unique educational approach and tour the campus, while students explore our land alongside our skilled naturalists. We’ll come back together to close with a practice of gratitude, a tradition deeply embedded in the culture of Manzanita.
discovery visit, grades 6-12th
Thursday, November 19, 2026 - 9-10:30am
Parents and students are invited to experience Manzanita through connection, exploration, and learning. Parents will attend an information session to learn about our unique educational approach and tour the campus, while students head out onto the land with our naturalists for an experience designed to give them a sense of learning and community at Manzanita. We’ll come back together to close with a practice of gratitude, a tradition deeply embedded in the culture of Manzanita.
Can't Make it to an Event?
Experience Manzanita on your own schedule. Join us for a private family tour to explore our campus, see learning in action, and get to know our community.
We look forward to welcoming your family to Manzanita School! Please select a tour date.
DISCOVER THE MANZANITA DIFFERENCE
Where Learning Comes to Life
At Manzanita, rigorous academics, hands-on learning, and personalized mentorship come together to create a distinctive educational experience. Rooted in meaningful relationships and a deep connection to the natural world, our approach nurtures the curiosity, confidence, and critical thinking skills students need to thrive in school and beyond.
4:1 student-to-mentoring-adult ratio — Personalized attention and meaningful mentorship
WASC-accredited TK–12 education — Rigorous, college-preparatory academics
21-acre campus — An inspiring setting for exploration and experiential learning
Integrated nature connection — Field study, land stewardship, and real-world learning