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YOUTH PROGRAMS

In our classes your child will learn about the sacred order of survival: Shelter, Water, Fire, Food, and will make deep contact with the Earth through games, stories and hands on projects.  These classes will invite you to use all of your senses to connect with nature and each other.

We will explore topics from the sacred order of survival, depending on the interests of the group, the weather, and the energy of the location:

Shelter:

using materials from the landscape and the principles of shelter.

Water:

explore methods of finding and purifying water. Water is the life blood of Mother Earth. Our bodies are between 50~75% water depending on many different factors. It's the same water that circulates between us and the trees and the plants and the rain. We are all connected through water.

Fire:

We use fire everyday to cook and heat our homes, but most of us are very disconnected and unfamiliar with how fire acts and responds. It's a primal tool and companion that all of our ancestors knew how to make using friction. Fire can spark joy and empower a person. You learn a lot about yourself by making fire with friction.

Food:

Tracking, baskets, weapons, traps, edible, medicinal and utilitarian plants; the list for what nature can teach us about food is endless.

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OPEN HOUSE FreeTrial Classes for Kerhonkson Fall Homeschooler classes
at Friendly Circle Learning Center and Minnewaska Park

Come do a free trial to see if it's a fit for your homeschoolers!

  • Tuesday September 24th Ages 4~7, 10:00~3:00  (Music then Nature & Survival Skills)

  • Thursday September 26th Ages 7~13 9:00~3:00  (Music, Science, then Nature and Survival Skills

This is a weekly program for homeschool children ages 7 to 13 to engage with earth-based skills and learn in a small group setting. We will create an environment where you can bridge your relationship with the local landscape through bushcraft and earth connection experiences. Be prepared for your child to learn how to explore the edge of what our connection with the earth can offer, while also having a fun experience with other children.  Space is limited!

Fall Tuesday Homeschoolers in Kerhonkson, NY

Ages 5~13
Dates: 9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 11/26, 12/3, 12/10, 12/17

$910.00 for the entire session, payment plans are available
10% sibling discounts are available, additional 10% discounts for registering for both Tuesday and Thursday classes. 

This is a weekly program for homeschool children ages 4 to 7 to engage with earth-based skills and learn in a small group setting. We will create an environment where you can bridge your relationship with the local landscape through bushcraft and earth connection experiences. Be prepared for your child to learn how to explore the edge of what our connection with the earth can offer, while also having a fun experience with other children. 

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Fall Thursday Homeschoolers in Kerhonkson

Ages 5~13
Dates: 9/26, 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 12/5, 12/12, 12/19

$840.00 for the entire session, payment plans are available
10% sibling discounts are available and additional 10% discounts for registering for Tuesday and Thursday classes

This is a weekly program for homeschool children ages 7 to 13 to engage with earth-based skills and learn in a small group setting. We will create an environment where you can bridge your relationship with the local landscape through bushcraft and earth connection experiences. Be prepared for your child to learn how to explore the edge of what our connection with the earth can offer, while also having a fun experience with other children. 

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Music Classes with Linda Good

Tuesdays and Thursdays

Tuesday Dates:

September 24, October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 November 5, 12, 19, 26

December 3, 10, 17 

10:00 ~11:00 A.M. $280

Thursday Dates:

September 26 October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 November 7, 14, 21

December 5, 12, 19

9:00~10:00 A.M. $210.00

 

Location: Friendly Circle Kerhonkson, NY

This is a weekly program for homeschool children ages 5~13 to learn about music. Taught by Linda Good, a certified Suzuki Method experienced teacher. Singing, basic music theory and intro to various instruments will be presented in a fun and engaging way. Linda also hopes to explore songs from participants' heritage.

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Science Class with Leonard Good

Dates: September 26 October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 November 7, 14, 21 December 5, 12, 19

Time: 10:00~11:00 AM

Location: Friendly Circle, Kerhonkson, NY

This is a weekly program for homeschool children ages 8~13 to learn about science. Taught by Leonard Good, a beloved and experienced teacher. Topics will include: electricity, chemistry, heat and resistance, engines, sound, fluid dynamics, pressure, gliders, patterns in nature and more.

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Harriman Fridays

Once a Month Fridays for Homeschoolers
9/27, 10/18, 11/22, 12/13
10:00~2:00

 

This is a monthly program for homeschool teens to engage with earth-based skills and learn in a small group setting. We will create an environment where you can bridge your relationship with the local landscape through bushcraft and earth connection experiences. Be prepared for your child to learn how to explore the edge of what our connection with the earth can offer, while also having a fun experience with other children. 

Please email Val to register. 

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Tuesdays Prospect Park Class for Homeschoolers with Arturo

Tuesdays 10:30 - 1:30 Meeting by the well house bathrooms
Class dates: 
September 17, 24 October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 November 5,12,19 December 3,10 Cost $643
Ages 7~12

In this class your child is invited to use all of their senses to connect with nature, themselves and others. Through games, stories and hands-on projects, they will learn the sacred order of survival:  Shelter, water, fire, food.

Shelter - We will learn how to make various shelter styles as well as shelter fundamentals such as location, hazards and different building materials to use.

Water - We will explore methods of finding and purifying water.  Our bodies are mostly water.  It's the same water that circulates between us and the trees and the plants and the rain.  We are all connected through water.

Fire - We use fire everyday to cook and heat our homes, but most of us are very disconnected and unfamiliar with how fire acts and responds.  It's a primal tool and companion that all of our ancestors knew how to make using friction.  Fire can spark joy and empower a person.  You learn a lot about yourself by making fire with friction.

Food - Tracking, baskets, weapons, traps, edible, medicinal and utilitarian plants;
The list of what the park can teach us is endless! Class is lead by two instructors.

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