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 Phoebe Hartvigsen (she/her) Camp & School-Age Programs Director at: phartvigsen@prescottfarm.org
Upcoming 2025 Programs
Firemaking & Campfire Cooking
Homeschool
Wednesday, January 8th; 9:30 am-Noon
Learn how to gather tinder, kindling, and fuel to build a simple tipi style fire. Assemble a campfire pizza, cook it over your fire, and then enjoy your delicious snack!
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.
Animal Tracking in the Snow
Homeschool
Wednesday, January 22nd; 12:30-3pm
Not all New Hampshire animals hibernate or migrate. There are lots of native animals who live in NH year round! Join us to learn how they survive and practice reading their tracks to know what they’re up to.
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.
Snowshoe Winter Exploration
Homeschool
Wednesday, February 5th; 12:30-3 pm
Learn the basics of snowshoeing–how to put them on, how to turn and go uphill or down, and then have some winter fun with them on the trails here at Prescott Farm!
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.
Tap Into Maple
Homeschool
Wednesday, March 5th; 9:30 am-Noon
Experience a Northeast tradition that predates New England—making maple syrup! From tapping a tree to tasting delicious maple syrup, you will take an inside look into every step of the syrup making process. Our naturalists will help you identify maple trees, learn the parts of the tree and their functions, and how the maple sap is turned into syrup.
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.
Cooking with Maple
Homeschool
Wednesday, March 19th; 9:30 am-Noon
Learn to cook your next meal using a local and delicious sweetener: maple syrup! We will discuss the various forms of maple products and how to substitute maple into your favorite recipes. Recipes in the class will include maple lemonade, brown-butter maple muffins, and maple tart topped with maple whipped cream.
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.
Amphibian Exploration
Homeschool
Wednesday, April 9th; 12:30-3 pm
Learn about Amphibians and their “Big Night” through stories, games, and exploring the vernal pools of Prescott Farm. Using nets, we’ll search for frogs, toads, and salamanders, learning about their fascinating life cycles and ecosystems.
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.
NH Songbirds & Bird Language
Homeschool
Wednesday, April 23rd; 9:30 am-Noon
Which songbirds spent the winter here, and which ones are migrating back here for the summer? Join us as we romp through the fields and forests of Prescott Farm in search of birds and deciphering their songs, calls, and alarms. Through stories, games, and exploration, you will learn how and why birds communicate with each other, with the animals, and even with us!
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.
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.
