Farm & Field Homeschool Program
Seasonal, hands-on learning on the farm for homeschooled children ages 6–12+
Spring 2027
Session One Dates: 4/6, 4/13, 4/20, 4/27
Registration to open in January 2027
10:00 AM–12:00 PM + Optional BYO community lunch: 12:00–12:30 PM
The Fall Farm & Field sessions will include four mornings over four weeks, for a total of 8 program hours. Families register for the complete four-week session.
More about the program coming soon!
A Farm You Get to Participate In
Farm & Field isn't just a place to learn about farming and ecology. Children have opportunities to participate in real, age-appropriate farm activities and see how their work contributes to the land and community around them. The trees and shrubs planted during this session will continue growing long after the program ends, giving children something they can return to and watch develop in future seasons. There will also be opportunities to bring a little bit of the farm home. Depending on what we're working on, children may go home with seeds, plants, produce, artwork, handmade projects, or other farm creations. Take-home items will vary and aren't guaranteed each day.
An Outdoor Program
Farm & Field takes place entirely outdoors. We believe experiencing changing weather is part of experiencing the seasons. Children should arrive prepared for cool mornings, warm sun, mud, light rain, and the other conditions that come with spending time outside on a farm. Programs may be postponed or canceled when conditions are unsafe, including thunderstorms, high winds, extreme temperatures, or severe weather.
For Parents & Caregivers
A parent or caregiver must remain on the farm or in the nearby designated area during the program. We provide a parent area with seating and complimentary tea, giving adults a place to work, read, relax, or connect with other homeschool families while the program is underway. Parents are also welcome to participate in the program!
From 12:00–12:30 PM, families are welcome to bring lunch and stay for an optional community lunch together on the farm.
Spring 2027 Session (Dates TBD)
4 weeks • 4 mornings • 8 hours
$120 per child
Additional siblings: $100 each
All activity materials are included.
Enrollment is intentionally limited to keep the group small and allow children to participate meaningfully in activities and projects.
The particular activities in each session are intentionally flexible. Farming is seasonal, weather-dependent, and sometimes unpredictable—and we think that's part of what makes it such an interesting place to learn.
Cancellations, Refunds & Missed Days
Because Farm & Field is a small-group program with limited enrollment, registration reserves your child's place for the entire two-week session. Cancellations made at least 14 days before the first day of the program are eligible for a refund, less a $25 administrative fee. Cancellations made within 14 days of the program start date are non-refundable unless we are able to fill your child's place from a waiting list. Refunds and credits are not provided for individual days missed because of illness, family schedules, vacations, or other personal circumstances, and we cannot guarantee make-up days.
Farm & Field is an entirely outdoor program and will continue in hot and cool weather, light and moderate rain, mud, and other normal seasonal conditions. In the event of thunderstorms, severe weather, extreme temperatures, or other conditions that we determine are unsafe, Sunray Community Farm may cancel or reschedule a program day. When possible, farm-canceled days will be rescheduled. If we are unable to offer a reasonable make-up date, families will receive a prorated credit or refund for the canceled program day. If Sunray Community Farm must cancel the entire session before it begins, registered families will receive a full refund.
What to Bring
Refillable water bottle
Closed-toe shoes or boots that can get muddy
Weather-appropriate clothing — layers are encouraged!
Rain jacket for light rain or damp mornings
Sun hat and/or sunscreen
Work or gardening gloves if your child has a pair they like, but we also have some
Small healthy snack
Change of clothes — especially socks! — just in case
BYO lunch if your family plans to stay for the optional community lunch
A sense of curiosity and clothes that can get dirty!
