A Year-Round Nature Immersive Destination
A homeschool series to bring you and your child closer to nature in an outdoor classroom.
OUr homeschool programs are hands-on experiences and align with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and NH Social Studies Frameworks. Sign up for one or all programs in the series!
Have a homeschool group and want to schedule you own Program? Visit our Field Trips Page to Schedule a Private Program.
For questions on any of our Homeschool programs, contact the Assistant Executive Director, Chris Wellens, at (603) 366-5695 or email cwellens@prescottfarm.org.
Upcoming Programs
Cooking with Wild Harvested Autumn Olives
Homeschool
Wednesday, October 9; 9:30 am-12:30 pm
Autumn olive is a common, invasive shrub here in New Hampshire that just happens to produce edible berries! Learn how to identify and use autumn olive berries for food. Gather berries in the field with our educator. Head into our teaching kitchen to cook the berries into a delicious jam that you will then get to enjoy. Gluten free and vegan ingredients available.
Recommended Ages: 6-14
Physical Demand [2] = Activity includes up to ½ mile walking on uneven terrain; no steep slopes
Cost: $15 per child. No charge for accompanying an adult.
Abenaki Flint Corn: From Cob to Cake
Homeschool
Wednesday, October 23; 9:30 am-12:30 pm
Abenaki Flint Corn is a Native corn variety, indigenous to the Northeast for hundreds of years. Harvest this special and beautiful corn, grind into flour, and cook delicious pancakes in our new teaching kitchen. Top with Prescott Farm’s own maple syrup and enjoy! Gluten free and vegan ingredients available.
Recommended Ages: 6-14
Physical Demand [1] = Activity is indoors or outside with up to 1/10 of a mile walking; includes both sitting and standing
Cost: $15 per child. No charge for accompanying an adult.
Meeting Cattails and Making Mats
Homeschool
Wednesday, November 6; 9:30 am-12:30 pm
Hike down to our pond to meet the amazing cattail plant. Gather cattail leaves while learning about its edible and crafting uses. Watch as the instructor gathers a few cattail corms (next year’s shoots stored underground). Back at the Innovation Center, weave cattail leaves to make a small coaster. Bring waterproof boots and rain gear.
Recommended Ages: 6-14
Physical Demand [4] = Activity includes around 1 mile of walking on trails with uneven terrain and hills
Cost: $15 per child. No charge for accompanying an adult.
Wild Orienteering
Homeschool
Wednesday, November 20; 9:30 am-12:30 pm
Animals that live in New Hampshire have special adaptations that make them able to live in New Hampshire during the various seasons. Following clues along the way, solve a mystery about NH mammals, natural history facts and stories, observation and identification and team cooperation and communication. Participants will use a combination of map reading and learning the basics of using a compass to complete an orienteering course.
Recommended Ages: 6-14
Physical Demand [3] = Activity includes 1/2-1 mile of walking on uneven terrain; may include hills
Cost: $15 per child. No charge for accompanying an adult.
Making Homemade Pizza
Homeschool
Wednesday, December 11; 9:30 am-12:30 pm
Learn how to make homemade pizza from scratch! Make your own fresh, dough, mozzarella cheese, and sauce. Bake your pizza in our new teaching kitchen. And lastly, enjoy your delicious, handmade pizza!
Recommended Ages: 6-14
Physical Demand [1] = Activity is indoors or outside with up to 1/10 of a mile walking; includes both sitting and standing
Cost: $20 per child. No charge for accompanying an adult.
Homeschool Policies and Details
Program Costs
- All programs are $15/child, unless otherwise noted.
- 1 adult for every participating child (same adult may be used for siblings)
Weather
Children dressed for the weather are happy children. All programs at our site are outdoor experiences, so please have children and accompanying adults prepared for the temperature and weather extremes of New Hampshire. This includes jackets, hats, rain gear, and appropriate close-toed footwear. If the weather is severe, we will try to reschedule the program where openings are available.
First Aid and Safety
Parents are responsible for any first aid needs during their program. Three AEDs are located on the property: in the Pardoe Education Center near the main parking lot, the Innovation Center, and the Connector.
