2026 Homeschool on the Farm (Spring Session)

👩‍🌾 Homeschool on The Farm: Spring 2026

All programs are 10-week sessions running once a week, from late March/early April through the third week of June. Each session includes direct instruction, hands-on application, and free play to build both skills and confidence.

Little Lambs

• Level: New to the Farm/Beginners

• Ages: 3–5 years (approximate)

• Focus:Foundational farm learning with a gentle, very supportive structure. Parents stay and help guide.

• Activities: kids engage in farm chores (e.g., feeding and brushing animals, weeding) and are given a brief lesson and a related hands-on activity, such as learning the plant life cycle and planting a seed to take home.

• 2 sessions to choose from:

  • Mondays: 11:30 am–12:30 pm (Starts March 30th)

  • Thursdays: 11:30 am–12:30 pm (Starts April 9th)

Busy Bees

• Level: Beginners

• Ages: 5–8 years (approximate)

• Focus:Foundational farm learning with a gentle, supportive structure.

• Activities: Kids engage in farm chores (e.g., feeding and brushing animals, weeding) and have a short lesson with a related hands-on activity, such as learning the plant life cycle and planting a seed to take home.

• 2 sessions to choose from:

  • Mondays: 1030am–1230pm (Starts March 30th)

  • Thursdays: 1030am–1230pm (Starts April 9th)

Farmer in Training (FIT)

• Level: Intermediate

• Ages: 8–12 years (approximate)

• Focus: This mid-level program is for learners ready to engage in more complex instruction and tasks. Participants should be able to work independently or in a team.

• Activities: Lessons are detailed, focusing on specific farming practices (e.g., learning how to prune trees, followed by practicing the skill). Projects are structured to mirror real agricultural work and often span multiple weeks, requiring consistent effort and follow-through.

• 2 sessions to choose from:

  • Mondays: 10am–1pm

  • Thursdays: 10am–1pm

Apprenticeship with Farmer Brian (AFB) ***STARTS FEB 9th and ends 3rd week in June***

• Level: Advanced

• Ages: 12 years and older

• Focus: For highly committed learners who have spent significant time on the farm. This is an intensive program focused on real-time farm needs and management. Participants are expected to demonstrate strong leadership abilities by assisting and modeling behavior for younger program participants.

• Activities: Apprentices work alongside Farmer Brian, performing complex tasks as dictated by the current agricultural cycle and farm needs. The structure is less lesson-based and more hands-on execution. Learners must be able to work independently or as part of a team on major projects. Examples of complex tasks include operating the tractor, designing and building farm infrastructure, or managing the orchard. Projects often span multiple weeks, requiring detailed planning and follow-through.

• 2 sessions to choose from:

  • Mondays: 9:30 am–2:30 pm