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 ecology! Join us as we learn all about the unique habitats, systems, plants, and animals and how everything is connected.
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.
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 Homeschool Humanities, 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.
fall locations
The Wilds in Stanton
West Sixth Farm in Frankfort Maywoods near Berea
dates and times
The Wilds in Stanton on Wednesdays from 10 am - 3 pm
September 11 - December 4, 2024
No classes October 16 and November 27
** This class is currently full, please email info@redoaksforestschool.org to be added to the waitlist **
West Sixth Farm in Frankfort* on Tuesdays from 10 am - 3 pm
September 10 - December 3, 2024
No classes October 15 and November 26
*Hablantes de Espanol bienvenidos y apoyados! Ayuda Financiera Y Becas Disponibles.
Maywoods Environmental and Education Laboratory in Crab Orchard on Tuesdays from 10 am - 3 pm
September 10 - December 3, 2024
No classes October 15 and November 26
** Register for our Maywoods STEAM class here **
Cost
Members: $305 per child, $165 per additional child ages 5+
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.
Please use this link to apply for financial support. Please email info@redoaksforestschool.org after you have completed this form to let us know of your interest. This program is also in need of parent helpers, which receive tuition assistance.
SIGN UP
Registration for Fall Programming is open May 28, 2024 for members and May 30, 2024 for non-members.
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.
