Our Programs
Our school days run Monday through Thursday, 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM,
with Fridays left open for family time and personal enrichment.
Looking for 5 days a week? Check out our Friday enrichment program for ages 4-9.
Early Childhood
3-6 years old
In our early childhood program, children ages 3-6 are immersed in an environment that fosters a deep reverence for life. Every detail—from the natural materials of our toys to the rhythm of daily activities—is intentionally designed to nourish the senses and support healthy development.
Through purposeful and artistic work such as chopping, baking, sweeping, gardening, painting, finger knitting, sewing, and felting, children engage in hands-on experiences that strengthen fine and gross motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and sensory integration. These activities play a vital role in the natural progression of neurological development, supporting the refinement of movement patterns and the integration of early reflexes—laying the groundwork for focus, emotional regulation, and academic readiness in later years.
By engaging in meaningful, rhythmic work, children develop a deep connection to their environment, build resilience, and cultivate the foundational capacities for creativity, problem-solving, and social-emotional intelligence—skills that will serve them well beyond early childhood.
Grades 1-5
In Grades 1–5, our program follows a steady daily rhythm rooted in Waldorf-inspired pedagogy and Classical education principles. Mornings are anchored by Main Lesson work, where academic subjects are introduced through story, movement, and artistic practice, while afternoons include specialty subjects, outdoor time, and hands-on learning that support the whole child.
In the early grades, formal learning emerges gently through imagination. Letters, numbers, and mathematical thinking grow out of fairy tales, storytelling, music, and art, preserving the child’s sense of unity with the world. Students are introduced to music through learning the flute, alongside rich experiences in movement, speech, painting, form drawing, nature studies, and specialty subjects such as foreign language, handwork, and eurythmy.
As students progress, learning becomes increasingly practical and grounded. Children explore farming, building, measurement, geography, and the natural world, gaining confidence and responsibility through meaningful work. Literacy, writing, and mathematics deepen, with growing emphasis on structure, clarity, and skill mastery.
In the upper elementary years, students expand their perspective outward and inward. They study geography, mythology, botany, zoology, ancient civilizations, and early world history, while mathematics advances into fractions, decimals, geometry, percentages, and real-world applications. Scientific thinking is introduced through observation and experimentation in physics and earth science.
Throughout Grades 1–5, artistic work, movement, music, and outdoor play remain essential to the rhythm of the day. As students mature, they are guided from imaginative learning into logical thinking and independent expression, building a strong foundation of curiosity, resilience, and academic confidence that prepares them for the years ahead.
Friday Enrichment
4-9 years old
Hours: 8:30-3:30
The children are immersed in an environment that fosters a deep reverence for life. The toys are made of natural materials and everything they experience is designed to be a healing sensory experience.
The day is filled with songs, movement, stories, and plenty of free play both indoors and out.
​$95/drop-in rate or $315/per month
After School Enrichment
MONDAYS
Art Essentials
9-12 years old
Open to the outside community as well as RSA students.
Students will deepen skills through graphite shading techniques, study the basics of animal and human form through the archetypal shapes, and create living expression with watercolor painting.
At this stage of development, children are ready to engage more consciously with form and detail, and these mediums support focus, observation, and the awakening of their inner imagination.
Graphite teaches patience and precision, while form drawing nurtures confidence and a sense of proportion. Watercolor remains a vital tool for emotional expression, allowing students to explore mood and movement through color. This class offers a balanced blend of technical growth and creative freedom, supporting the whole child.
Topics We will explore throughout the semester:
Color Theory & Shade Bands
Learn the foundational concepts of the color wheel and value scale using watercolor and graphite.
Shading Techniques
Practice hatching, cross-hatching, stippling, and blending to build depth and dimension using graphite.
Archetypal Shapes & Directional Line Drawing
Explore the fundamental shapes that make up all forms and develop spatial awareness through guided drawing exercises in colored pencil and graphite.
Observational Life Drawing
Apply learned techniques to draw from life, enhancing your ability to see and interpret form, shadow, and proportion with greater skill.
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Hours: 3:45pm-4:45pm
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Dates: Mondays, September 14 – December 14
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Time: 3:45 – 4:45 PM (RSA students will enjoy snack time from 3:30 – 3:45 on campus)
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Tuition: $300 + $75 for class supplies per child for the entire 12 week program
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Ages: 9-12
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Capacity: 8 students max — waitlist will begin once full
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Location: Raphael Springs Academy​
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About the teacher:
William is also a dedicated art educator here in the Texas Hill Country, teaching art to students from 1st through 8th grade at a Dripping Springs Waldorf Inspired school. His focused mediums have included watercolor, shading techniques, one- and two-point perspective, color theory, and sacred geometry. As co-owner, William leads the artistic direction and teaches art classes and creative workshops for all ages.
TUESDAYS
Musical Theatre
5-10 years old (Recommended)
Open to the outside community as well as RSA students.
This is a 12-week after-school musical theatre program designed to ignite creativity, confidence, and joy in your child. Led by seasoned theater educator Ms. Jeanna, this fun-filled class invites children to sing, dance, act, and perform to kid-friendly Broadway and movie favorites.
Students will make their own props and costumes and prepare for a special end-of-session performance for friends and family on December 1 at 4:15 PM.
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Hours: 3:45pm-4:45pm
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Dates: Tuesdays, September 8 – December 1
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Time: 3:45 – 4:45 PM (RSA students will enjoy snack time from 3:30 – 3:45 on campus)
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Tuition: $300 per child for the entire 12 week program.
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Ages: 5–10 (recommended)
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Capacity: 12 students max — waitlist will begin once full
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Location: Raphael Springs Academy
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About The Teacher
Jeanna brings over 30 years of experience teaching music, theater, dance, and early childhood education in both Austin and Los Angeles. A graduate of Texas State with a background in Theater Arts and Early Childhood Development, she’s the former owner of PAIYH Dance Studios and has served as Creative Director at multiple performing arts academies.
Jeanna is passionate about helping children grow through the arts. Her classes are joyful, expressive, and developmentally grounded—with just the right amount of sparkle.
Fun fact: Jeanna is also an actor, director, and filmmaker here in the Austin area. When she’s not teaching or coaching actors she’s often found on set!
WEDNESDAYS
Passport to Creativity
4-9 years old (Recommended)
Open to the outside community as well as RSA students.
This 12-week enrichment class invites children to explore world cultures through creative handwork and storytelling. Each session highlights a different country or region, with art and handwork projects uniquely tailored to its traditions. Students work with natural materials—like yarn, paper, and fiber—to create tactile crafts inspired by the colors, textures, and artistry of that culture. Storytelling, song, and sensory elements such as scent and sound—lavender for Italy, Indian spices, traditional music, and movement—make each class an immersive, multi-sensory journey. Every lesson begins with a cultural tale and ends with a song or poem, nurturing both skillful hands and a curious, creative spirit.
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Hours: 3:45pm-4:45pm
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Dates: Wednesdays, September 9 – December 2
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Time: 3:45 – 4:45 PM (RSA students will enjoy snack time from 3:30 – 3:45 on campus)
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Tuition: $300 per child for the entire 12 week program.
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Ages: 4-9 (recommended)
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Capacity: 12 students max — waitlist will begin once full
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Location: Raphael Springs Academy
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About The Teacher
Beloved by students for her creativity and warmth, Marlo brings learning to life through imaginative, hands-on projects that spark curiosity and joy. Her nature-based lessons, inventive crafts, and outdoor adventures keep children deeply engaged and excited to learn every day.
THURSDAYS
World Seasons and Stories
4-9 years old (Recommended)
thursday Open to the outside community as well as RSA students.
This is a 12-week after-school cultural enrichment program designed to inspire wonder, creativity, and a deeper connection to the natural rhythms of the world. Led by Ms. Marlo, children will journey through the seasons as they explore how people around the globe celebrate nature, light, harvest, animals, weather, home, and community. Through folktales, songs, movement, watercolor painting, handcrafts, and nature-based activities, they'll discover the beauty of both our differences and the traditions that unite us.
Hours: 3:45pm-4:45pm
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Dates: Thursdays, September 10 – December 3
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Time: 3:45 – 4:45 PM (RSA students will enjoy snack time from 3:30 – 3:45 on campus)
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Tuition: $300 per child for the entire 12 week program.
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Ages: 4-9 (recommended)
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Capacity: 12 students max — waitlist will begin once full
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Location: Raphael Springs Academy
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About The Teacher
Beloved by students for her creativity and warmth, Marlo brings learning to life through imaginative, hands-on projects that spark curiosity and joy. Her nature-based lessons, inventive crafts, and outdoor adventures keep children deeply engaged and excited to learn every day.
Parent Child Class
Open to the outside community as well as RSA students.
Our Parent & Child class is a gentle, community-centered gathering where parents and little ones experience the beauty of an unhurried childhood together. Through seasonal songs, stories, nature, creative play, and meaningful conversation, families are invited to step away from the busyness of everyday life and into a rhythm of connection, presence, and wonder.
More than a class, this is a place to cultivate friendships, share the journey of parenthood, and become part of a supportive community that values childhood, family, and the simple joys of being together.
Class Time: Fridays, 9:30-11:30
Tuition: $50 per class (approximately $200/month, depending on the number of Fridays each month).
​Hours: 9:30am-11:30am
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Dates: Fridays, September 4 – April 23
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Time: 9:30–11:30 a.m.
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Tuition: $50 per class
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Ages: 6 months - 2y 11mo
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Capacity: 6 — waitlist once full
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Location: Raphael Springs Academy
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About The Teacher
Ms. Katelyn brings several years of experience in Waldorf early childhood education. Before joining Raphael Springs Academy in the spring of last year, she served in a lead Early Childhood role at Nevada Sage Waldorf School. Her work centers on nurturing the whole child—body, soul, and spirit—while creating calm, consistent rhythms that support children’s sense of safety and belonging. She brings a warm, grounded presence and a deep respect for childhood and development.