Our story: nurturing nature's learners

Welcome to aKIDemia Outdoor Learning Center, where childhood blossoms in harmony with nature. Discover the passion and purpose behind our unique approach to early learning, guided by a vision to inspire authentic discovery, joy, and adventure in every child.

Meet dorothy raymond

As a graduate of U.C. Berkeley, with a background in clinical research with infants and a degree in Psychology, my journey to aKIDemia began with a deep-seated passion for understanding human nature. Influenced by pioneers like John Campos, Mary Main, and Alison Gopnik, my interest in early childhood development soared. I discovered profound meaning in the magical development of children, from the acquisition of language to the birth of human nature. This quest revealed that shaping and guiding early childhood development profoundly impacts humanity.