Outdoor programs for homeschool families

Outdoor fitness.
Big questions.
Real friendships.

Outdoor fitness and learning days for homeschool kids, ages 6–13. Fridays are running in Visalia at Soroptimist Park, $50 per child. Help bring a weekly or monthly group to San Luis Obispo, Folsom or Clovis.

FIT HOMESCHOOL BY FIT VISALIA · AGES 6–13

Children smiling and running together during a Fit Visalia outdoor game
Real movement. Real friendships.Photographed at existing Fit Visalia activities in Visalia.
For homeschool familiesAges 6–13Movement + friendship + curiosityWeekly or monthly interest
Good days start close to home

Let’s get outside.
Find your people.

Join the community in Visalia or help bring a new session to your city. Choose a location to see the next step.

Visalia Friday sessions are already running. San Luis Obispo, Folsom and Clovis are gathering interest for new sessions.

Help for Heartland families

Less paperwork.
More time together.

Need help with Procurify vendor requests? Watch how Scott can help with ordering, then text him to get started.

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Two ways to get outside

Strong bodies.
Curious minds.

Choose the kind of day your child would love. Both start with real people, shared time and room to move.

MOVE · PLAY · CONNECT3HOURS

Fitness Day

An active day with other homeschool kids. Move, play, try new challenges and build friendships through time together.

  • Movement and active play
  • Opportunities to practice effort and teamwork
  • Time to connect with other kids, ages 6–13
Find Fitness Day in your city ↗
WALK · QUESTION · DISCOVER4HOURS

Walk & Wonder

Outdoor walking and Socratic learning: explore a question, listen to another perspective and think out loud as you move.

  • Walking, observation and thoughtful conversation
  • Questions that invite children to explain their thinking
  • Entirely outdoors. No indoor learning component.
Find Walk & Wonder in your city ↗

New sessions launch once ten participants commit to the same session. Dates, meeting details and price are confirmed before any booking or payment. Sharing interest is not a reservation.

A look at real Fit Visalia days

Room to move.
People to grow with.

These moments come from our existing Visalia activities. They show the movement and connection behind the invitation to new cities.

A child running across the grass with an exercise pad at Fit Visalia
Try something new.Movement through games and shared challenges.
Children enjoying a shared break under the trees at Fit Visalia
Find your people.Time together is part of the day.
Children walking together along a park path at Fit Visalia
Get outside together.A change of pace, with friends along the way.
The family behind the idea

Childhood is big.
Make room for it.

We’re Scott and Robbin Belknap. We homeschool our four children, and Robbin taught K–6 for ten years. Fit Visalia grew out of outdoor fitness sessions with our own kids and their friends.

We also know that freedom takes work. Families need community, practical support and good things to put in the week. Fit Homeschool brings that invitation to more places, starting with movement and time outside.

Meet our family ↗
01

Move every day.

Make physical movement a real part of childhood, with time to try, practice and play.

02

Leave room for questions.

Follow curiosity. Listen carefully. Help children explain what they think and why.

03

Do life together.

Friendships grow through shared time. Give kids and families something to look forward to.

A practical place to start: plan your week ↗
The people behind the program

Meet Scott
and Robbin.

We’re the Belknaps, a homeschool family of six and the people behind Fit Visalia. Scott founded the program through outdoor sessions with our children and their friends. Robbin taught K–6 for ten years.

We’re bringing that hands-on, family-led approach to new outdoor groups. Meet us and ask about your child before deciding to join.

Read our family’s story ↗
An adult and child smiling outdoors in Fit Visalia shirts and hats
Fit Visalia, out in the community.
Scott Belknap, founder of Fit Visalia
Scott Belknap · Founder
Robbin Belknap of Fit Visalia
Robbin Belknap · Educator & homeschool parent
Start with a conversation

Your city.
Your kind of day.

Tell us where you are, which program interests you and how often you’d like to come. We’ll help you find the next step.

(559) 365-6969

Fit Visalia’s business text line. On a computer without a messaging app? Open the city interest form below.

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Prefer a form? Open the Visalia interest form on Fit Visalia ↗

The form opens on Fit Visalia with your program and rhythm selected. Review it and submit there; choosing preferences here sends nothing.

A few useful answers

Before you reach out.

We’re only thinking about homeschooling. Are we welcome?

Yes. You don’t need to have it all figured out to ask a question. Tell us what you’re exploring and what would help your family: activities, friendships or a practical next step.

What does a Fitness Day include?

Visalia sessions include a guided health walk, warm-up and movement games such as relays, sandbag challenges, balance activities and strength basics. Children practice effort and teamwork alongside other kids.

How does Walk & Wonder work for different ages?

A shared question can have different starting points. For example, a younger child might describe what they notice on a walk; an older child might explain why they think it happens and consider another explanation. These are examples of the approach, not a fixed lesson plan. Share your children’s ages when you inquire.

Who leads the day, and how does drop-off work?

Current Visalia Friday sessions are led by Coach Scott Belknap. Parents complete the parent agreement before attending or at drop-off, and sign their children in and out. For a new group, we confirm the leaders and arrival and pickup arrangements with the session details before you commit.

What should my child bring?

For Visalia Fridays: a water bottle, closed-toe athletic shoes, comfortable clothing and sunscreen. A hat, towel and small snack are optional. We confirm any program-specific preparation when a new session is arranged.

What if the weather is uncertain?

These are outdoor programs. If you are unsure whether your session is going ahead, text (559) 365-6969 about your chosen date before setting out.

Does my child need to be athletic?

No. Visalia fitness activities are beginner-friendly and designed for a range of abilities. Tell us about the support your child needs so we can discuss whether the program is a good fit.

Is this a school?

No. Fit Homeschool by Fit Visalia offers programs and resources alongside your family’s education choices. We’re here to make room for movement, friendships and learning together.

What does Socratic learning mean?

Learning through questions and conversation. Children are invited to explain an idea, listen, ask another question and consider a different answer. In Walk & Wonder, this happens during an entirely outdoor walking and learning session.

When will sessions start?

We’re gathering interest now. Weekly or monthly sessions will launch once ten participants commit to the same session. We’ll confirm dates, meeting details and price before any booking or payment.

Can I use charter-school funds?

Use the provider name Fit Visalia when discussing ordering with your school. Funding depends on your school, the specific program and its approval process; please check before treating a new session as funded. Text us with your school and the program you’re interested in.

Does sharing interest reserve a spot?

No. It tells us what your family is interested in. You decide whether to commit after the session details are confirmed. We do not collect a payment on this site.