We often hear that homeschooling families would like to participate in the programming enjoyed by our residential schools - here is your chance! Homeschool Field Days offers the same immersive experiences - meals, lodging, and programming! Families will participate in educational workshops centered around environmental literacy, Appalachian arts, and sustainable agriculture.

Tuesday September 8, 2026

Time

5–8 Years

9–12 Years

13–18 Years

3:00 – 4:00 pm

Arrival and move into the dormitory

4:00 – 4:30 pm

Orientation

4:30 – 5:30 pm

Indigo Salt RubTristan

HabitrekingClare

Plants and PotionsSydney

5:30 – 6:00 pm

Break-time, prepare for dinner

6:00 – 7:00 pm

Dinner — Laurel House

7:00 – 8:00 pm

Bonfire and S’mores

Wednesday September 9, 2026

Time

5–8 Years

9–12 Years

13–18 Years

8:00 – 9:00 am

Breakfast — Laurel House

9:00 – 10:30 am

Split Rock HikeClare

Appalachian FoodwaysSydney

Block PrintingTristan

10:30 am – 12:00 pm

Appalachian FoodwaysSydney

Natural ImpressionsJacob

Stream EcologyClare

12:00 – 1:00 pm

Lunch — Laurel House

1:00 – 2:30 pm

Stream EcologyClare

Mountain DulcimerBen

Weaving & Natural DyesSydney & Tristan

2:30 – 4:00 pm

Painting with NatureBen

StreamsClare

Weaving & Natural DyesSydney & Tristan

4:00 – 5:30 pm

Instrument Petting Zoo / Play Party GamesBen

Plants and PotionsSydney

Guided HikeClare

5:30 – 6:00 pm

Break, prepare for dinner

6:00 – 7:00 pm

Dinner — Laurel House

7:00 – 8:00 pm

Folk Dance — Ben

Thursday September 10, 2026

Time

5–8 Years

9–12 Years

13–18 Years

8:00 – 9:00 am

Breakfast — Laurel House

9:00 – 10:00 am

Gift Shop

10:00 – 11:00 am

Appalachian Music History or Storytelling — Ben

11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Pack up and clean dorm — Sack lunch provided by PMSS