Re-Wilding Kids Life Lab Schools | Grow. Cook. Build. Connect.
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BUSINESS PLAN
Program Name: LifeLab Schools
Tagline: Grow. Cook. Build. Connect.
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FOUNDER PROFILE
This suits someone who:
• Loves working with children
• Has basic gardening knowledge
• Can manage groups calmly
• Is reliable and organized
• Wants structured weekday income
They do not need to be a farmer.
They need to be consistent.
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THE PROBLEM SCHOOLS HAVE
Schools are facing:
• Screen addiction
• Anxiety and emotional dysregulation
• Low food literacy
• Disconnection from nature
• Limited practical life skills
Teachers are overloaded.
Schools want enrichment without extra burden.
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THE SOLUTION
A turnkey, weekly Life Skills Program delivered on-site.
No theory-heavy curriculum.
Hands-on only.
Core pillars:
- Food Literacy
Planting
Harvesting
Composting
Seasonal cycles - Cooking Basics
Simple prep
Knife safety
Healthy snacks
Understanding ingredients - Water and Environment
Rain cycles
Filtration demos
Soil health - Repair and Build
Basic tool use
Fixing small items
Confidence with hands - Community Skills
Gratitude circle
Listening
Sharing
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PROGRAM STRUCTURE
Format:
• 1 session per week
• 60 to 90 minutes
• 10 to 25 students per group
• 10-week term
Each term follows a clear arc:
Weeks 1–2
Soil, seeds, setup
Weeks 3–4
Planting and compost
Weeks 5–6
Growth, pests, water
Weeks 7–8
Harvest and cooking
Weeks 9–10
Celebration meal and showcase
Simple. Predictable. Repeatable.
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REVENUE MODEL
Model A
School-funded enrichment
Example pricing:
$250 per session
10-week term = $2,500 per class
If facilitator runs:
3 schools per week
3 sessions per day
Weekly revenue potential:
$2,250
10-week term revenue:
$22,500
Two terms per semester = $45,000
Four terms per year = $90,000
Single operator model.
Model B
Parent-funded after-school club
$300 per child per term
20 children = $6,000 per term
Lower admin burden.
Higher direct marketing effort.
Model C
Grant-funded pilot
Target:
• Local government
• Health departments
• Sustainability grants
• CSR programs
Position it as:
• Preventative health
• Environmental education
• Mental health support
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COST STRUCTURE
Low overhead.
Startup costs:
• Basic tools
• Seeds
• Soil
• Portable cooking kit
• Insurance
Estimated startup:
$3,000 to $5,000
Ongoing:
• Consumables
• Replacement tools
• Transport
High margin service business.
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WHY SCHOOLS SAY YES
You frame it like this:
This is not gardening.
This improves:
• Focus
• Emotional regulation
• Nutrition awareness
• Responsibility
• Teamwork
You provide:
• Risk assessment
• Insurance
• Structured curriculum outline
• Outcome summary per term
Make it easy for the principal.
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SCALE PATH
Phase 1
One facilitator
3 schools
Proof of concept
Phase 2
Document curriculum
Create facilitator handbook
Phase 3
Train additional facilitators
Revenue split model
Example:
School pays $2,500 per term
Facilitator receives $1,800
$700 goes to central brand, curriculum, marketing
Now it scales.
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IMPACT METRICS
Track:
• Number of children served
• Food grown per term
• Student feedback
• Teacher feedback
• Reduction in behavioral incidents during session time
Data helps unlock grants.
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RISK FACTORS
• Weather
• School admin turnover
• Lack of garden space
Mitigation:
• Portable raised beds
• Indoor seed trays
• Flexible cooking modules
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WHY THIS WORKS
Schools need:
Low-drama programs.
Clear outcomes.
Reliable operators.
Parents need:
Healthy children.
Life skills.
Reduced screen time.
Children need:
Competence.
Movement.
Connection.
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- Country and region.
- Public or private schools focus.
- Do we want this as a solo income stream or a national certification model?