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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 zones, orchards, and riparian areas along the Connecticut River.

Students build their science literacy as they explore and observe, generating questions, collecting and analyzing data, and reflecting on their peers’ investigations. 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.

Fall 2026 Overview

Session Length: 11 classes

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

  • September: 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th
  • October: 14th, 21st, 28th*
  • November: 4th, 11th, 18th 

*We will not hold class on October 7th due to preparations for our annual Pumpkin Festival. Learn more here; you are welcome to join us! 

Lesson Themes: Soil Science, Ecosystems & Food Webs, Pollination, Biomimicry & Design, Heat & Energy, Regenerative Agriculture, Food Systems, Trees & Forestry, Seeds & Germination, Animal Behavior & Habitats, Water Ecology, Weather & Season Extension

Cost: $660/session ($60/class)

Registration is for the entire 11-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 apply for financial assistance here: Financial Assistance Application.

Class Structure:

  • Drop-Off & Garden Chores (15 minutes)
  • Morning Circle (15 minutes)
  • Lesson 1 (45 minutes)
  • Harvest & Cooking (45 minutes)
  • Lunch (30 minutes)
  • Movement (30 minutes)
  • Lesson 2 (45 minutes)
  • Closing Circle & Pick-Up (15 minutes)
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If you have any questions, please email us at education@cedarcirclefarm.org or call (802) 785-4737 ext 1004. 

Financial Support Info

We strive to make Homeschool on the Farm an experience that is accessible to all families. We have partial and full need-based financial support available to families for whom cost is a barrier to participation. 

To apply for financial assistance, please complete our Financial Assistance Application.

Financial Assistance Application process:

  • Step 1 : Complete the Financial Assistance Application
  • Step 2: After you have submitted this form, the education team will process your application and send you a code via email. Note** this code is a one time use discount code for your program registration, do not lose it!
  • Step 3: Register for your program via our website. At the checkout, enter your discount code, submit payment (even if you're paying $0) to complete registration. 

Financial assistance must be requested per program.

If you have any questions about our financial assistance, please contact us at education@cedarcirclefarm.org or call (802) 785-4737 ext. 1004 to speak to the Education Department.

For your reference, click here for our Financial Support Guidelines for Education Programs.

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. 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.”