FIELDS Homeschool Learning Day

Our program spans 26 weeks, starting after Labor Day in September and concluding in mid-April. Parents are welcome to stay and participate, but this is a drop-off program designed to provide a holistic learning experience for students.

Ages to apply for Homeschool/co-op: 8-12 year old and accepting only Farm-Motivated, 13- 14 year old. We will except 7 year olds into the program as a sibling to an older child. 

Now accepting 7 Year old with an older sibling.

Class Structure: 

Each class runs for an hour, with small groups of 10-12 students to ensure personalized attention and a supportive learning environment. Our curriculum emphasizes hands-on activities, minimizing homework for younger students while offering enriching challenges for older ones.

Daily Schedule:

• 9:00 - 10:00 AM: Farm Chores led by Farmer Suzie
• 10:10 - 11:10 AM: Gardening led by Jackie/Suzie
• 11:20 - 12:20 PM: Art led by Jackie
• 12:30 - 1:30 PM: Lunch/Recess/Activities/Pick up supervised by Jackie/Suzie

2024-2025 Schedule:

• Fall Session: September 11 (start of classes) - December 11 (13 weeks)
• Break: Nov 23 - Dec 1 (Thanksgiving, NO CLASSES)
• Winter/Spring Session: January 8 - April 9 (13 weeks)
• Break: March 24 - 31 (Spring Break, NO CLASSES)

Special Days:

Last Class before Christmas: December 11th - Pajama Day—Come dressed in your P.J.'s!

Last Day of Classes: April 9th - Wacky Wednesday—Come dressed all Mixed up!

*IN CASE OF HURRICANE MAKE-UP DATES for 2024-25: December 18; April 16th, April 23rd

FIELDS stands for Farming, Interactive Art, Educational Homesteading, Learning Culinary, and Developmental Skills.

Curriculum Highlights:

Farmsteading: Students actively participate in farm activities, fostering responsibility and a connection to the land.

Gardening: Engage in hands-on gardening activities to learn about sustainability and healthy food production.

Art: Explore creativity and self-expression through various artistic mediums, nurturing imagination and aesthetic appreciation.

Payment:

This is a 26-week program. We require payment before the first day of class. You have the option to pay in full at a discounted rate or choose a two-payment schedule. Please note that all tuition and fees are non-refundable and due Sept 1st.