Homeschool Programming
Our homeschool programs are our oldest and longest running programs and very near and dear to our hearts. It has been an honor to deliver an experience of connection with the natural world to such an extraordinary group of young people who choose to come back into the woods with us year after year.
A note on age overlap in groups:
If this is your child’s first time at homeschool- we recommend registration for the younger group of that age.
Fall Homeschool 2026
Thursdays 9:00 am – 1:30 PM
Welcome to Fall at 4-H Acres, home to acres of diverse environments: the Ash Grove, the Hemlock forest, the Beaver dam, bubbling streams, open meadows, and more. Meet Grandmother Hickory and explore Hearth Camp with its outdoor kitchen. Have a snack in White Pine Camp, then play epic games or watch the clouds from the grassy fields. On or off the trail, animal signs and plant life provide a natural scavenger hunt for us here.
Since 2001 we’ve welcomed children ages 6-17, to create time each week for community gathering, gratitude, individual interest exploration, and peer-based projects.
Thursdays 9:00am – 1:30pm
September 24 – December 10
(No Program Nov. 26)
Winter Explorers 2027
Thursdays 9:00 am – 1:30 PM
This is a traveling camp for our oldest group of homeschoolers. Each week we will set out from CCE by van and travel to natural areas in our region. Families will drop off and pick up at Cornell Cooperative Extension.
Change in Location! Participants will meet at 4-H Acres (418 Lower Creek Road.) at 9 am and travel by van to each location. The van will return the kids to 4-H Acres at 1:30pm for pick up.
Location: Drop-Off/Pick-Up at 4-H Acres
Thursdays 9:00 AM – 1:30PM
January 8 – March 12, 2027(No Program February 19)Cost: $430-$530 ($442.90-$545.90 with credit card)scholarships availableDeposit: $100Age range: 13-16
Tracks and Trails 2027
Thursdays 9:00 am – 1:30 PM
Winter is an incredible time to be outside and learning how to not just survive, but to thrive. We will continue to explore our incredible location, following tracks, and practicing our skills within 400 acres of diverse environments: the Ash Grove, the Hemlock forest, the Beaver dam, bubbling streams, open meadows, and more. Meet Grandmother Hickory and explore Village Camp, with its primitive shelter and cob oven. Have a snack in White Pine Camp, then play epic games or watch the clouds from the grassy fields. On the trail or off the trail, animal signs and plant life provide a natural scavenger hunt for us here.
Location: 4-H Acres
Thursdays 9:00am – 1:30pm
January 7-March 11
(No program February 18)
Cost: $405-$505 ($417.15-$520.15 with credit card)scholarships availableDeposit: $100Age range: 6-13Register by age group
Spring Homeschool 2027
Thursdays 9:00 am – 1:30 PM
We’re welcoming Spring back to 4-H Acres and exploring 400 acres of diverse environments: the Ash Grove, the Hemlock forest, the Beaver dam, bubbling streams, open meadows, and more. Meet Grandmother Hickory and explore Village Camp, with its primitive shelter and cob oven. Have a snack in White Pine Camp, then play epic games or watch the clouds from the grassy fields. On the trail or off the trail, animal signs and plant life provide a natural scavenger hunt for us here.
Location: 4-H Acres
Thursdays 9:00am – 1:30pm
March 25 – June 3 (No Program April 8)Cost: $450-$550 ($463.50-$566.50 with credit card)scholarships availableDeposit: $100Age range: 6-15Register by age group
