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Homeschool on the Farm

Come to Camp St. Croix and spend the day on the Farm! Through this homeschool Agricultural Education program offered at The Farm at Camp St. Croix, students will experience first-hand the day-to-day operations of a working farm. This progressive series teaches students info that builds with each session—providing a cumulative education that changes with the season.

This program is scheduled for Fridays in September and October 2024 and April and May 2025. Each program starts at 10 a.m. and ends at 3 p.m.

Fall Series
  • September 13, 2024: Fall Series Part  1 - Register
  • September 27, 2024: Fall Series Part  2 - Register
  • October 11, 2024: Fall Series Part 3 - Register
  • October 25, 2024: Fall Series Part 4 - Register
Spring Series
  • April 11, 2025: Spring Series Part  1 - Register
  • April 25, 2025: Spring Series Part  2 - Register
  • May 2, 2025: Spring Series Part 3 - Register
  • May 16, 2025: Spring Series Part 4 - Register
Registration

The registration deadline is the Monday before the program date. Space is limited. Walk-ins may be refused; please reach out if you aren't sure if spaces are still available after trying to register.

Our program is designed for students ages 5-12, an adult family member can attend with their student. Below is more information about this, please contact lane.underdahl@ymcamn.org if you would like to add an adult family member and/or a sibling under 5 to your student's registration.

  • $50/student
  • $15/adult — includes program and lunch
  • Siblings under five can come for free ONLY with an accompanying (paid) adult
  • Siblings under 5 MUST be registered with an accompanying (paid) adult guardian to stay and supervise them.
  • Note that the homeschool program is designed for youth ages 5-12, and the 0-5 option is for younger siblings to attend with their supervising adult/guardian, not because the program is catered to this age group.
Schedule

What does a day of Homeschool on the Farm look like?

  • Study Sessions (2 hours) — The Study Sessions offered during the 2022-23 school year are below. During the two-hour study session, students will go in-depth on each topic, discovering and learning how these areas are essential to our Farm and ecosystem.
  • Work the Ground (1 hour) — There are always things to do on the Farm! Students will be able to experience seasonal activities, including preparing the soil for planting, starting seeds, transplanting seedlings, watering, weeding, harvesting, or any other task needed to prepare the Farm to function at its best. We'll check on the chickens, see what they need for the day, and collect their eggs. This one-hour option will change with the season, month, or day.
  • Enjoy the Harvest (1-2 hours) — During this time, students will enjoy the fruits of their labor and witness first-hand how flavorful fruits and vegetables are when they are grown locally and picked at the peak of harvest. During this session, students will learn a new skill set specific to harvesting, preparing, and eating produce.
More Information

For questions and group registration, email lane.underdahl@ymcamn.org.