The New Weis Center offers several options for the homeschool community, including field tripsthat can be scheduled for your group, and spring and fall multi-week sessions. In addition, many of ourindividual public programs andscout programs may be scheduled privately for your group, pod or co-op!
Contact us to schedule a program, or call 973-835-2160
“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
HOMESCHOOL
STAFF
DETAILS
PRICE (per student, per 4-week session) - payment is due upon registration
$125 - Standard Rate
$115 - Siblings Rate (each sibling)
$110 - 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.
Fall 2023
Outdoor, nature based Homeschool program for ages 6-10
Wednesdays from 1:30-3:30pm
This Fall we will be offering two 4-week sessions. Register for both for an 8-week experience, or choose the 4-week session that fits your schedule
Fall Session 1: Sep 27, Oct 4, 11, 18
Fall Session 2: Oct 25, Nov 1, 8, 15
Join us this fall for an immersive homeschool session as we experience the change of seasons and the land 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 will 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, 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! Some of our focus areas will include leaf chromatography, foraging, migration and adaptations, bird behavior, dendrology, plant communities, animal preparations for winter and more.
Activity Examples: