Homeschool Field Days

We often hear that homeschooling families would like to participate in the programming enjoyed by our residential schools - here is your chance!  Homeschool Field Days offers the same immersive experiences - meals, lodging, and programming!  Families will participate in educational workshops centered around environmental literacy, Appalachian arts, and sustainable agriculture.  All children must be accompanied by a parent are guardian throughout the event.  Our schedule will be as follows:

March 31, 2026

3:00 pm - Arrival and move into dormitory

4:00 - 5:00 pm - Habit-treking Hike

5:00 - 6:00 pm - Tie-Dye with Tristan

6:00 - 7:00 pm - Dinner (Laurel House)

7:00 - 8:00 pm - Bonfire and S'mores

April 1, 2026

8:00 - 9:00 am - Breakfast (Laurel House)

9:00 - 10:30 am - Appalachian Foodways

10:30 - 12:00 pm - Weaving

12:00 - 1:00 pm - Lunch (Laurel House)

1:00 - 2:30 pm - Stream Ecology

2:30 - 4:00 - Plants and Potions

4:00 - 5:30 - Cornshuck Crafts

5:30 - 6:00 - Free Time/Prepare for Dinner

6:00 - 7:00 - Dinner (Laurel House)

7:00 - 8:00 - Night Hike

April 2, 2026

8:00 - 9:00 am - Breakfast (Laurel House)

9:00 - 10:00 am - Gift Shop

10:00 - 11:00 am - Clean up dorm room

11:00 am - Depart (Sack lunch provided)