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.
Fall 2024
September
Tuesdays ($180): 3rd, 10th, 17th, and 24th
Tuesdays & Thursdays ($300): 3rd, 5th, 10th, 12th, 17th, 19th, 24th, and 26th
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Cooking Month: Students will become Skillet Scholars as they learn all about eating with the seasons and cook up our end of summer veggies!
October
Tuesdays ($180): 1st, 15th, 22nd and 29th
Tuesdays & Thursdays ($300): 1st, 4th 15th, 17th, 22nd, 24th, 29th, 31st
**No class on the 8th and 10th**
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Science Fair Month: Calling all Squashy Scientists...this month we will be experimenting with all things Fall.
November
Tuesdays ($180): 5th, 12th, 19th, and 26th
Tuesdays & Thursdays ($270): 5th, 7th, 12th, 14th, 19th, 21st and 26th
**No class on the 28th**
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Math & Mutual Aid Month: Join us this month to count your collards and graph your grapes all while giving back to the community.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the dates of farm school?
We host Farm School Program sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays 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. ​
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Where is farm school located?
All of our programming is located at our Urban Teaching Farm (1700 E 2nd Street in Reno).
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How much does it cost?
Tuition starts at $30 a day and varies per month (every month has a different number of days available). 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.
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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.
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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.
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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!​
How do I register for this homeschool enrichment program near me?
Registration is now open. Register here.
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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.
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What do I do if I want to cancel or switch the week I signed up for?
Please email us (info@urbanrootsnv.org), to cancel or change your registration.
Spring 2025
February
Tuesdays ($165): 4th, 11th, 18th, and 25th
Tuesdays & Thursdays ($270): 4th, 6th, 11th, 13th, 18th, 20th, 25th, and 27th
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Music Month: Time to get jazzy! Join us this month with your conductor cap as we learn all about the ballad of the bud.
March
Tuesdays ($75): 4th and 11th
Tuesdays & Thursdays ($150): 4th, 6th, 11th, and 13th
**No class on the 18th, 20th, 25th, and 27th due to spring camp*
Geology Month: Make some prehistoric partners with us this month while we dig up history and discover all things geological!
April
Tuesdays ($210): 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, and 29th
Tuesdays & Thursdays ($315): 1st, 3rd, 8th, 10th, 15th, 17th, 22nd, 24th, and 29th
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Tree Month: From root to branch, shrub to leaf; this month we are learning about all things food forest!
May
Tuesdays ($165): 6th, 13th, 20th, and 27th
Tuesdays & Thursdays ($300): 1st, 6th, 8th, 13th, 15th, 20th, 22nd, 27th, and 29th
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Biology Month: Grab your microscope and hurry on over to the farm! This month we are going to become busy busy Botanists learning all about plant biology!
