Homeschooling, Unschooling, or Distance-Learning… no matter your path, learning should be authentic, memorable, and most of all, FUN!

The beauty of environmental education is that it provides an interactive learning experience that unlocks the imagination. And imagination, at its core, is infinite possibility. Here at Strawberry Hill, we build the emotional connection necessary to raising a new generation of environmental stewards. Our programs are fun and educational, featuring hands-on activities delivered by skilled Naturalists. All programs have been thoughtfully designed with concrete goals and objectives that conform to the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s standards.

Call our office at (717)-642-5840 or email us at education@strawberryhill.org to discuss your specific educational needs.

 

Bookworms Homeschool Book Club

Welcome to Bookworms, Strawberry Hill's homeschool book club!

This spring we'll read I Survived the Attack of the Grizzlies, 1967, by Lauren Tarshis. During our time together, we'll read excerpts, discuss the natural world and the survival aspects of the book, and spend time with friends! We'll go for walks and complete some hands-on activities as the weather allows. This book club is open to all homeschoolers but will be primarily focused for ages 7-10. Please note that this is not a drop-off program and caregivers must remain on campus during book club.

$35 per participating child for the entire five weeks. Price includes one copy of the book. To register, click here.

Every other Friday – February 6th, 20th, March 6th, 20th, April 3rd from 1-2:30pm

 

Spring Homeschool Days

Our Homeschool Days take your learning up a notch! Immerse your family in the fun of environmental education while adding rich content to your homeschool portfolio. Each day’s programs have been designed around the current Pennsylvania STEELS standards by connecting environmental education with the unique ecology and history of our beautiful state!

Maple Sugaring

Tuesday, March 24th from 10am-12pm

$7 per person, $25 for a family of four or more Click here to register

The Ancient Art of Maple Sugaring - Who were the earliest maple sugarers and how did they use this incredible (and renewable!) resource? Demonstration from 10-10:30am

Early Settler Sugaring - Visit our interactive sugar camp and see how the early settlers cooked maple sap! Sugar camp is open for visitors from 10am-12pm

Maple Sugaring as a Backyard Hobby - Join us in the pavilion to learn how hobbyists use different tools to make syrup including a modern evaporator, RO machine, science tools of sugaring, and more! Demonstrations from 10am-12pm

The Right Kind of Maple - Join us in front of the Nature Classroom as we divide into groups for a walk around campus and learn how to identify maple trees even in winter! Walks from 11-11:30am

The Great Pancake Flip - Join us for flapjack fun as we put our flippers to the test! Participants will compete to see who can flip pancakes the fastest. Competition from 11-11:30am

Cooking with Maple: recipes to try today - Sample some sweet treats made with maple and discover some new recipes you can use at home! Program from 11:30am-12pm

Maple Scavenger Hunt along the Children’s Trail from 10am-12pm

Nature Classroom open to explore from 10am-2pm

*Schedule is subject to change

Busy Bees & Bug Besties

Tuesday, April 14th from 10am-2pm

$7 per person, $25 for a family of four or more Click here to register

Meet Mickie and the ‘Roaches -Learn about what these animals can teach us about our environment and how we can help protect them and the natural spaces we share. Presentation from 10-10:30am

Bug Hotel Make & Take - Insects and other tiny creatures need safe spaces to shelter, hide from predators, and raise their young. You can help by making your own “bug hotel” and adding it your garden! Craft from 10:30-11:30am

Talk Like a Bee - A language lesson like no other! Learn how to “talk” like a bee and discover how insects communicate! Activity from 10:30-11am

Insect Mouth Parts Relay - How do insects eat? Learn about the different ways insects consume their food while racing your friends to the finish line! Relay from 11-11:30am

Biodiversity in Our Forest Hike - Join us for a hike along the Nature Trail as we engage with nature and search for insects! Hike is from 11am-12pm

Aquatic Insects - Did you know that some insects start their lives in water? Join us at Middle Creek for a short discussion on aquatic insects and search the water for some! 11am-12pm and again from 12:30-1:30pm

Lunch on your own at our pavilion - 12-12:30pm

Insect Trivia at the Pavilion (with prizes!) - Are moths and butterflies the same? What insects start their lives in water? Put your insect knowledge to the test and earn prizes! Trivia from 12:30-1:30pm

Nature Classroom open to explore from 10am-2pm

*Schedule is subject to change

 

Woodlanders Homeschool Teen Days

Welcome to Woodlanders, Strawberry Hill's STEAM-focused programs for ages 13+. During these programs teens will explore higher-level environmental science concepts through hands-on learning activities and community cooperation!

Each day will have two sessions - a morning session from 9:30am-12pm and an afternoon session from 1-3:30pm. Families can sign up for morning session, afternoon session, or both! Please note this is not a drop-off program and caregivers must remain on campus with their teens.

A minimum of 5 participants is required to hold each Woodlanders day. If the minimum number of participants for each day is not met, Strawberry Hill reserves the right to cancel that day’s program.

Cancellation Policy: No refunds will be given for personal cancelations made less than 48 before the program. It is not likely Strawberry Hill will cancel a program due to weather conditions, but if we deem conditions hazardous, we will make our best attempt to cancel within 24 hours and begin processing refunds as soon as possible. Rain dates for our Homeschool Days are posted below.