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Homeschool on the Farm

A curiosity-led, place-based science and agriculture program for homeschooled students ages 6-11.

Program Description

Homeschool on the Farm is an inquiry-based program where students ages 6-11 use the farm as their outdoor classroom—exploring the education garden, production fields, forested areas, orchards, and riparian areas along the Connecticut River.

Students build their science literacy as they explore, through making observations, generating questions, collecting and analyzing data, and reflecting on their peers’ investigations and questions. During our time together, we think critically about important topics, such as: How does food grow? What do plants need to survive? How does animal behavior change through the seasons? How can we extend the growing season? What are native plants and how do we protect them? Who are pollinators and what happens during pollination?

Lessons are multidisciplinary as we engage in scientific thinking through cooking, harvesting, art, writing, physical movement, and more. Lessons are also in alignment with Vermont’s adopted Common Core and Next Generation Science Standards practices. Please visit our Learning Standards Document for more information on how this program aligns with learning objectives.

Spring 2026 Overview

Session Length: 9 classes

Dates & Time: Wednesdays, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

  • No classes in February
  • March 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th
  • April 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd (no class the 29th – sign up for a day or days of April Camp!)
  • May 6th, May 13th Make Up Day

We are hosting week-long camps for school breaks. Families are welcome to register for the whole week or single days. If you would like to join our group for Wednesday camp day, we’d be happy to have you! Please see our April Camp registration pages to register. 

May 13th will be a make-up day in the event a class is cancelled due to extreme weather or instructor illness.

Lesson Themes: Animal Tracking, Snow Science, Orienteering & Map Making, Season Extension, Seeds & Germination, Heat & Insulation, Garden Planning & Design, Art in Nature, Healthy Cooking & more!

Cost: $540/session ($60/class)

Ages: For Spring 2026 only, we have expanded our age range! We invite 5-year-old homeschoolers who have successfully attended drop-off programs (attended independently without a caregiver) to join us. Contact us if you'd like to discuss your child's readiness for our program.

Registration is for the entire 9-class session. We strive to make our education programs accessible to all families. If homeschool tuition is cost-prohibitive or challenging for your family, please contact us to discuss sliding scales, payment plans, or financial aid.

Class Structure:

  • Drop-Off & Garden Chores (15 minutes)
  • Morning Circle (15 minutes)
  • Lesson Pt. 1 (45 minutes)
  • Harvest & Cooking (45 minutes)
  • Lunch (30 minutes)
  • Movement (30 minutes)
  • Lesson Pt. 2 (45 minutes)
  • Closing Circle & Pick-Up (15 minutes)
register

If you have any questions, please email us at education@cedarcirclefarm.org or call (802) 785-4737.

Financial Support Info

Withdrawals, Refunds & Cancellations

For withdrawals more than 2 weeks before your first day of the program, full refunds will be given, minus a $60 processing fee. For withdrawals within 2 weeks of the first day of the program, refunds will only be given if a substitute can be made from a waitlist. No refunds will be given if a student misses any part of the program for any reason.

If the minimum number of participants (5) is not met two weeks prior to the start date of the session, we will cancel the program and issue 100% reimbursement.

In the event of extreme weather that would make traveling to the farm dangerous for families and education staff, or in the event of instructor illness, we will cancel class and host a make-up day on May 13th. Families will be contacted by phone and email with as much advanced notice as possible. In the unlikely event that more than 1 class needs to be cancelled, families will be refunded in full for the cancelled class.

Cedar Circle Farm Homeschool program is part of the State of New Hampshire Children’s Scholarship Fund.

From Our Homeschool Families

Here's what other Homeschool on the Farm families are saying about the program:

  • “We have deeply enjoyed the homeschool program at Cedar Circle Farm! The education team goes above and beyond to provide top notch programming that’s hands on, creative and engaging. We love that it’s science and nature-based and that the majority of the class is spent outdoors. A true opportunity for children to be kids, get dirty and create friendships with the gentle guidance of Zack and Kelsey.”