Learning at Woodcrest

We consider ourselves fortunate to have a large farm with lots of animals to spend time with and gardens to learn about, acres of woods and creeks to explore, and friendly people to meet and learn from. It’s wonderful to have this alternative learning space for our kids and family, and we hope your families enjoy their time here just as much as we do.

Info on 2024 Summer Camps coming in January to our SUMMERCAMPS PAGE.

Homeschool Classes

Fall 2024

Youth Farm Camp

Ages 6 - 11

In this program children will explore their relationship to the natural world, their food and home, and what it means to be an individual in a community. Campers will be farmers through hands-on care of animals and gardening, with space in each session’s curriculum to play, have unstructured exploration in our creek and woods, and to bring in the more specific interests of the campers. We utilize the natural invitations of the farm and its surroundings to facilitate creativity, wonder, and self reflection. Our experienced farm educators will lead campers through many of the daily operations at the farm, with a focus on sustainable practices and natural systems.

10am - 2pm

Wednesdays (12 weeks)

September 11 - December 11 $575

Break weeks 10/23 and 11/27

$575

Tween Farm Camp

Ages 10 -15

In this program, children will explore their relationship to the natural world, their food and home, and what it means to be an individual in a community. Campers will be farmers through hands-on care of animals and gardening, with space in each session’s curriculum to play, have unstructured exploration in our creek and woods, and to bring in the more specific interests of the campers. We utilize the natural invitations of the farm and its surroundings to facilitate creativity, wonder, and self reflection. Our experienced farm educators will provide age-appropriate opportunities for all campers, with older campers and teens actively participating in many of the daily operations at the farm, with a focus on sustainable practices and natural systems. This will include more in-depth learning of how we care for our animals, enrich the soil, grow vegetables, and harvest and cook the food we produce. 

10am - 2pm

Thursdays

Session 1: September 12th - October 17th

Session 1: October 31st - December 12th

(Break week 11/28)

$300 per session

Teen Blacksmithing Camp (ages 12-17)

Led by experienced instructors, learn how to build a coal fire, forge mechanics, basic tools, and simple techniques of metal working. Students will make decorative and useful items to take home with them each week.

Students who have attended this course in the past may register and repeat these projects with variations - experienced students capable of working on their own with guidance may propose new projects to be completed during class.

Limit of 5 students per session. $350.

Wednesdays, Session 1 (6 weeks)

September 11 - October 16th

Wednesdays, Session 2 (6 weeks)

October 30th - December 11th

(Break Week 11/27)

Cancellation Policy

If your plans change please notify us as soon as possible. In many cases rescheduling is possible at the discretion of management.

  • No refunds will be granted.

  • Clients may reschedule with no fee via their original confirmation email up to 7 days before the start of the event.

  • Credit in the amount of the original purchase will be granted for cancellations made up to 14 days prior to the scheduled event. There is no refund or credit for cancellations made in the 14 days prior to the start of an event.

Woodcrest Farm Visitor Guide

Please don’t:

  • Attend if you are feeling ill or have a fever

  • Enter indoor areas unless specified

  • Feed the animals anything unless provided by the farmer

Please do:

  • Bring a full water bottle, and a snack

  • Make frequent use of our hands-free hand-washing station

  • Be safe, be kind, be open, and have fun!