Homeschool STEAM
Our homeschool classes focus on the diversity and beauty of our Central and Eastern Kentucky landscape. Join us this semester as we explore and learn all about plants! Join us as we learn all about the flora of Eastern Kentucky from the wildflowers to the mosses to the towering trees. Learn about how plants work together in nature to talk to each other, clean the air we breathe, provide the base of all nutrients, clean our waterways, and more. In Frankfort, we will explore the fascinating world of insects from their role in the ecosystem, different types, conservation, pollination, and more!
A TYPICAL DAY
Each session, students will share a reading or story relevant to the theme and often related to Indigenous cultures, collect weather data at our campus for seasonal comparisons and observations over time, they will engage in hands-on learning for the topic of the day related to nature-based theme for the semester, they will get child-led exploration time, express themselves and their observations with art during nature journaling time, and end the session with reflection of what is happening in nature that week by composing a microseason inspired by the Japanese culture. Students will arrive at 10 am and stay within age-appropriate pods until 1 pm. During this time, parents are welcome to wander around the site for their own time in nature or build community but must remain on-site in case of an emergency.
From 1-3 pm, students are encouraged to engage in free play with mixed-aged children promoting a suite of executive function skills like communication, teamwork, problem solving, game creation, compassion, child-led exploration, and more. During this time, parents are responsible for their children’s location and safety.
Classes are available for children from age 5 through high school. Siblings younger than 5 years old are encouraged to enjoy the site with a parent during class time. Note: this is not a drop-off program and parents must stay on site.
Our teachers are Tina, Stephanie, Annie, and Christina at the Wilds and Annie, Rachael, and Jordan at West Sixth Farm in Frankfort. Learn more about them here.
To participate in our homeschool program, families must be members. Check out our membership options here: Join Us.
Our homeschool member families also have access to a private Facebook group where we post announcements and discuss each day’s learning objectives and activities.
Our other homeschool enrichment opportunities include Forest Friends and all of our Adventures. Neighborhood Nature is a stimulating do-at-home STEAM curriculum perfect for homeschoolers.
Students should pack a lunch for class. Families are encouraged to stay on site and enjoy time together until 3 p.m.
spring locations
The Wilds in Stanton
West Sixth Farm in Frankfort
dates and times
The Wilds in Stanton** on Wednesdays from 10 am - 3 pm
February 21, 28
March 6, 13, 20
April 3, 10, 17, 24
May 1
*No class March 27th for Spring Break
**This program can support Spanish speakers for ages 12+
West Sixth Farm in Frankfort** on Tuesdays from 10 am - 3 pm
February 20, 27
March 5, 12, 19
April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
*No class March 26th for Spring Break
**This program can support Spanish speakers for ages 5-7 and 12+
Cost
Members: $275 per child, $150 per additional child ages 5+
See sUMMER CAMP page for summer programs!
Red Oaks is for everyone! We encourage people from all backgrounds to join us. Scholarships and financial assistance is available in order to remove any barriers to participation. Please inquire for more information to info@redoaksforestschool.org.
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Registration for Summer Programming is open March 28, 2024 for members and April 1, 2024 for non-members.
Applications for financial support are available. Please use this link to apply. This program is also in need of parent helpers, which receive tuition assistance.
If the session is full, email registration@redoaksforestschool.org to be added to a waiting list.
Members get priority registration among other benefits. If you aren’t a member yet, sign up today! Join us here.
