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Farm Homeschool Program

Our Farm Homeschool Program is a great way for your homeschooler to enjoy hands-on gardening at our urban educational farm. Whether your little one is accustomed to a gaggle of kids or prefers to hoof it alone, this homeschool enrichment program provides a rich environment for making feathered (and otherwise) friends, all while learning our STEAM curriculum. Our Farm Homeschool Program participants will follow their meals from seed to table. Our outdoor learning center will allow your child to explore STEAM concepts while addressing Nevada K-12 education standards.

Registration is now open!

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the dates of farm school?

We host Farm School Program sessions on Tuesdays from September to November and February to May. Your child may attend one or both sessions each week. ​There is a different curriculum on each day. 

Where is farm school located?

All of our programming is located at our Urban Teaching Farm (1700 E 2nd Street in Reno). 

How much does it cost?

Tuition is $25 a day and varies per month. For example, if there are 3 days of Farm School in a month, then tuition will be $75 for that month. Scholarships are available for our Farm Homeschool Program.
 

What ages can attend?

Ages 5 to 15 can come to our Farm School Program.
 

What time does farm school start and end?

Drop off is from 8:45am-9am and pick up is from 11:45am-12pm.

What should my child bring to farm school?

They should dress to be outside all day and wear closed toe shoes. They need to bring a backpack with a hat, sunscreen, a water bottle, and a morning snack.

What month should I sign up for?

Every month of Farm School has a different theme. Your child can attend as many or as few of our themed sessions as they wish. 

What heath and safety precautions are you taking?

We will be sanitizing and cleaning frequently, and our staff is fully vaccinated against COVID-19. We require frequent hand washing of our staff and students, and our program has always been entirely outside!

What is the mask policy?

Based on the CDC guidelines for outdoor summer camps, we will generally not require campers or staff to wear masks. Masks will still be required for students and staff in the health center.

 

How do I register for this homeschool enrichment program near me?

Registration is now open. Register here.

What is the teacher to student ratio?

1:8

 

What is your refund policy? 

Other than the $15 non-refundable, non-transferrable deposit, tuition payments are refundable up until 2 weeks prior to the start of the confirmed homeschool enrichment program week/session.

What do I do if I want to cancel or switch the week I signed up for?

Please email us (info@urgc.org), to cancel or change your registration. 

Fall 2023

September

$100

Tuesdays: September 5th, 12th, 19th, and 26th.

Join the pollinator investigation this month as we learn about the insects that are essential to our food system!

October
$100

Tuesdays: October 10th, 17th, 24th, and 31st

Students will explore the Truckee river watershed this month and learn what they can do to protect it.

November

$100

Tuesdays: November 7th, 14th, 21st, and 28th

Calling all climate activists! Go green with us this month as we learn why climate change is happening and what we can do to help!

Spring 2024

February

Tuesdays ($100): 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th

Tuesdays & Thursdays ($200): 6th, 8th, 13th, 15th 20th, 22nd, 27th, & 29th

Join us this month to learn how to become a menu master! We will learn about harvesting health and create delicious dishes on the farm.  

March

Tuesdays ($75): 5th, 12th, & 19th

Tuesdays & Thursdays ($150): 5th, 7th, 12th, 14th, 19th, & 21st

**No class on the 26th & 28th**

Calling all future astronauts! Students will explore the many wonders of planet Earth and the solar system that surrounds us.  

April

Tuesdays ($100): 9th, 16th, 23rd, & 30th

Tuesdays & Thursdays ($175): 9th, 11th, 16th, 18th, 23rd, 25th, & 30th

**No class on the 2nd or 4th**

Time to get Muddy! We’re learning about all things soil this month so get ready to get your hands dirty!

May

Tuesdays ($100): 7th, 14th, 21st, & 28th

Tuesdays & Thursdays ($200): 7th, 9th, 14th, 16th, 21st, 28th, & 30th

This month is all about animals and their environments. We will learn about creatures from Nevada and beyond as well as the habitats that they call home.

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