The New Weis Center offers many options for the homeschool community, including field trips that can be scheduled for your group, and weekly sessions from Sep-May (see below). Many of our individual public programs, seasonal programs (like maple sugaring, natural wreath weaving and pumpkin chunkin) and scout programs may also be scheduled privately for your group, pod or co-op. Homeschool groups are also welcome to rent our indoor and outdoor facilities for their own classes and events, including campfires and overnights (tents or cabins).
Contact us for more information or to schedule a program, or call 973-835-2160
Nature Based Homeschool Program
Ages 6-10 | Wednesdays from 1:30-4:00pm
4-week Spring Session
Session 1: Mar 20, 27, April 10, 17
Join us for an immersive homeschool session as we experience the change of seasons through a blend of mindfulness and scientific observation. Through a combination of ongoing projects and new activities each week, we will observe, interact with, and appreciate the nature that surrounds us. We'll also explore the land through nature journaling and observing wildlife on forest hikes, nature-inspired art crafts, and hands-on activities.
Lessons are active and outdoors (weather permitting), using our forest, field, gardens (rain, pollinator, vegetable, sensory) and stream as both classrooms and playground. The program incorporates games and group activities that focus on teamwork and socializing, in addition to STEM lessons about forest ecology and seasonal topics!
Activity Examples:
HOMESCHOOL
“Adventurous experiences out-of-doors are perceived to kindle the enthusiasm of the young, to develop their concern for others, for their community and for the environment. Such experiences provide the means of self-discovery, self-expression and enjoyment, which are at once both stimulating and fulfilling."
~ Lord Hunt of Llanfair Waterdine
STAFF
DETAILS
PRICE (per student, per 4-week session) - payment in full is due upon registration
$170 - Standard Rate
$160 - Siblings Rate (each sibling)
$150 - CURRENT New Weis Center Member Rate*
*Members at the "Supporter" level ($75 and up) are eligible for the discounted rate. Learn more about membership.
CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS
> We reserve the right to remove any child without refund due to unacceptable behavior, and to reschedule or change programs as needed.