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.
Winter Family Evenings at
Friendly Circle Learning Center
Coming Soon!
Potluck, Board Games, Skit Night and more coming soon!
Homeschooler family gathering place in the winter.
Dates to be announced soon!
Winter Monday Nature and Project Workshop for Homeschoolers in Kerhonkson, NY
Ages 5~13
Dates: 1/20, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/17, 2/24, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24
$700.00 for the entire session, payment plans are available
10% sibling discounts are available, additional 10% discounts for registering for both Monday and Thursday classes. One-off attendance is an option please email earthlivingskills@gmail.com for details.
This is a weekly program for homeschool children ages 5 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.
For the winter session we will be outside as much as the weather and our comfort allows and then we will go in the barn at Friendly Circle and work on projects. Each week I will likely start a new project such as basket making, wood carving, buckskin pouches, making flutes, moccasins, stool carving, earring making, beading, bow making and more. Everyone can choose which project they want to work on each day with tools, materials and guidance available. At the end of the session we can have a museum and a trading blanket.
Winter Thursday Nature and Project Workshop for Homeschoolers in Kerhonkson
Ages 5~13
Dates: 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/20, 2/27, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20, 3/27
$770.00 for the entire session, payment plans are available
10% sibling discounts are available and additional 10% discounts for registering for Monday and Thursday classes
This is a weekly program for homeschool children ages 5 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. Weather permitting we will be outside but will move projects inside the heated barn at friendly circle to work on projects and play games when necessary.
Each week I will start a new project such as basket making, wood carving, buckskin pouches, flutes, moccasins, stool carving, earring making, beading, bow making and more. Everyone can choose which project they want to work on each day with tools, materials and guidance available. At the end of the session we can have a museum and a trading blanket.
Music Classes with Linda Good
Mondays and Thursdays
Monday Dates: 1/20, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/17, 2/24, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24
10:00 ~11:00 A.M. $175.00
Thursday Dates: 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/20, 2/27, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20, 3/27
9:00~10:00 A.M. $192.50
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. There will be a student performance for parents.
Fun-da-mental Math Class with
Paul DiMartino
Thursdays
Dates: 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/20, 2/27, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20, 3/27
Time: 10:00~11:00 AM
Location: Friendly Circle, Kerhonkson, NY
Fun, age appropriate math concepts from arithmetic to number theory taught by engineer, math filmmaker and former homeschooler dad, Paul DiMartino.
Harriman Fridays
Once a Month Fridays for Homeschoolers
2/28, 3/21, 4/18, 5/30, 6/13
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.
Tuesdays Prospect Park Class for Homeschoolers with Arturo
Tuesdays 10:30 - 1:30 Meeting by the well house bathrooms
Class dates: TBD!
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.