Frequently Asked Questions
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We hold all our classes outdoors in the Hemlock Valley area (Hemlock/Springwater/Canadice/South Bristol NY). The specific locations are only given to those registered through our program and may vary throughout the year.
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We offer structured core class content split into four pods: preschool, elementary, middle, and high school. Which group a child participates in is uniquely determined based on age, grade level, academic and social ability, as well as parental preference. All enrolled students must be able to use the bathroom without teacher assistance, however young children and babies are welcome to come as long as there is an adult responsible for them at all times.
We currently do not have enough enrollment to offer a Middle School Pod for the Fall of 2026 at this time.
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We will meet for 12 weeks in the fall from September-December 2026 on Tuesdays from 10am-2pm. Please contact us for more details and exact dates.
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The program is run as a cooperative with parents teaching and the location is always at an outdoor park, so there is minimal costs to run this group. All are welcome to join with no cost commitment, though we ask those who are able to contribute a $50 supply fee each semester or to donate supplies from our necessary supply list so we can continue offering high quality and safe educational programs.
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No. A parent (or another responsible adult over the age of 18) is required to volunteer and stay on premise the entire time their child(ren) are present. We strive to keep a 3:1 child to adult ratio (one adult for every 3 children) at all times the program is running.
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Class cancelations are rare and we are a rain or shine group! We will only cancel class due to unsafe weather, such as active lightening and thunder, or cold that is under 20 degrees. Both an email and text will be sent to all enrolled families by 8am Tuesday morning if there must be a class cancelation.