Programs
Farm & Forest School at Hazel Creek Homestead is highly influenced by what the landscape offers, what the seasons bring, and the educational philosophies of Rudolf Steiner and Waldorf Education.
Our programs are 100% outdoor immersion programs, and must come prepared to be outside for the entirety of their program. Although we will visit the barn each week, children must come prepared and dressed for outdoor play. Our camps are condensed versions of our animal programs, and students attend daily for the week.
The following programs are being offered this year:
SUMMER CAMP
Summer Camp at Hazel Creek Homestead gives children the opportunity to enjoy summer adventures in the forest, make new friends (furry and feathered), challenge themselves and explore the great outdoors. Each day will be filled with play-based, hands-on learning: exploring, creating, building, and using their imaginations to the fullest.
Just like our school year programs, campers will work together in small groups, gaining nature awareness and knowledge of plants, mammals, birds, tracking, and survival. Educators provide songs, and stories, rhythm and rituals, and a nurturing environment for all, where learning naturally occurs. We will spend time preparing, and harvesting the garden, and caring for the livestock, learning about regenerative agriculture, and how it helps the planet. We will also spend plenty of time in the forest working on basic bushcraft and survival skills, and of course plenty of free play and exploration.
2023 Summer Camp Dates and Rates:
9:00 - 12:00 each day
July 17-21 $175 total > $150 + $25 materials fee
August 14 - 18 $175 total > $150 + $25 materials fee
August 21 - 23 $115 total > $90 + $25 materials fee
5 - 12 year olds
Adventurers
5 - 12 year olds
This session will be filled with play-based hands-on learning and is geared towards children between the ages of 5 - 12. Imagination and fantasy reign supreme and the magic of the natural world is seen daily here at the homestead. Children can safely test the waters socially, and physically in our weekly program.
Students will work together in small groups, gaining nature awareness and knowledge of plants, mammals, birds, tracking, and survival. Educators provide songs, and stories, rhythm and rituals, and a nurturing environment for all, where learning naturally occurs. We will spend time preparing, and harvesting the garden, and caring for the livestock, learning about regenerative agriculture, and how it helps the planet. We will also spend plenty of time in the forest, exploring, creating, and playing.
Students will also forage/harvest a snack or tea each week.
2023/24 School Year Dates and Rates:
12:30 - 3:30 each day
September 11 - November 30
1 day per week - $470 total > $420 + $25 materials and $25 administrative fee
2 days per week - $818 total > M, W or T, Th - $768 + $25 materials and $25 administrative fee
3 days per week - $1166 total > (your choice of days) - $1,116+ $25 materials and $25 administrative fee
4 days per week - $1490 total > M-Th - $1440+ $25 materials and $25 administrative fee
*Spring 2024 dates will be announced in the fall.
Similar to our M-Th this session will be filled with play-based hands-on learning and is geared towards children between the ages of 5 - 12 each Friday. Imagination and fantasy reign supreme and the magic of the natural world is seen daily here at the homestead. Children can safely test the waters socially, and physically in our weekly program.
Students will work together in small groups, gaining nature awareness and knowledge of plants, mammals, birds, tracking, and survival. Educators provide songs, and stories, rhythm and rituals, and a nurturing environment for all, where learning naturally occurs. We will spend time preparing, and harvesting the garden, and caring for the livestock, learning about regenerative agriculture, and how it helps the planet. We will also spend plenty of time in the forest, exploring, creating, and playing.
Students will also forage/harvest a snack or tea each week.
This program is offered for homeschoolers, and those public school children who may choose to take Friday afternoon's off to enjoy some grounded time in nature - a great way to end the week.
2023/24 School Year Dates and Rates:
1:00- 4:00 each Friday
September 15 - December 1
$470 total > $420 + $25 materials and $25 administrative fee
*Spring 2024 dates will be announced in the fall.
Friday Foxes
5 - 12 year olds
Oaks & Acorns - Parent & Child
This program is designed for children with a caregiver, ages 3-5 and babies in arms and older siblings are always welcome. The children well experience plenty of play-based hands-on learning here at the homestead. Imagination and fantasy reign supreme and the magic of the natural world is seen daily here at the homestead. Children can safely test the waters socially, and physically in our weekly program.
Students will simply play in nature together while parents and educators provide songs, and stories, rhythm and rituals, and a nurturing environment for all, where learning naturally occurs. Parents will learn about child development from a LifeWays/Waldorf standpoint and we will discuss Angela Hanscom's infamous book Balanced & Barefoot together. The children will get to enjoy friendship and fun, while the parents find support and connection with like-minded caregivers.
Of course, there will be plenty of time to visit with the farm animals each week too.
SPACES ARE LIMITED!
2023/24 School Year Dates and Rates:
9:00 -11:00 each Friday
September 13 - Nov 1 (8 weeks)
Price Per Family = $185 total > $160 + $25 materials (covers cost of your book)
*Spring 2024 dates will be announced in the fall.
3-5 year olds