Adelbert Farm, an educational farm in Fairview, North Carolina, offers a number of weekly and monthly classes centered around our meadow, valley, and woodland setting. If you have questions about any of our classes, please e-mail us at adelbertfarm@gmail.com. To register for one of our classes, please go to our class registration page and register online. If you are interested in receiving regular updates about the classes we are offering, subscribe to our Classes Newsletter.
Weekly Classes
Monday – 9:00 – 1:00
Science and Literature on the Farm – 8-11 year olds – Learning is everywhere on a farm and we will find it! In this year-long class, we will explore the sciences of chemistry and biology as they are encountered on our farm. Following a morning of scientific explorations, we will delve into the literary world and enjoy a variety of farm related books and literature studies together. After lunch, longtime music teacher Beth Magill will join us for a thirty-minute penny whistle class.
Nature Studies and Seasonal Celebrations – 5-7 year olds – Celebrate the natural world each week through stories, songs, and science! Each week will be part of our journey through the seasons of the year as we explore the changes happening in the world around us. We will have daily nature explorations and stories, circle time, a seasonal snack, and music time with longtime Kindermusik teacher Beth Magill.
These classes are designed to supplement children’s homeschooling experiences with a day of group learning activities. The cost for each class is $105/month for the months of September through April with payment due the first class day of each month.
Wednesday – 9:00-1:00
Wilderness Class – 8-11 year olds – Spend the day exploring the great outdoors! We will spend our days learning about animals and their habitats, building forts, trails, and bridges, and making natural crafts. Each day will end with a group circle time and team building activities.
Around the World ABCs – 5-7 year olds – Explore the world of the alphabet through fairy tales, art, and word games! Each week will bring a new letter, new stories, and new fun. We will have a daily circle time, seasonal snack, and the children will help with farm chores by feeding animals, taking care of gardens, and gathering eggs and vegetables.
These classes are designed to supplement children’s homeschooling experiences with a day of group learning activities. The cost for each class is $100/month for the months of September through April with payment due the first class day of each month.
Thursday – 9:00-2:00
Pre-Algebra – 11-14 year olds – 9:00-10:30 – This class is geared toward middle school level students. Students will be introduced to a variety of pre-alegra concepts though hands-on activities, games, and real-world problem-solving activities. The course will begin with a review of integers and progress through solving multi-step equations. The cost for this class is $150/semester to be paid in September and January.
Boys’ Group – 11-14 year olds – 10:30 – 2:00 – The Boys’ Group will spend two hours working on group designed projects and activities. Joe will facilitate the group in completing service projects, long-term farm projects, and character-building activities. Following lunch, Kelly McLellan, a homeschooling mom who has taught art classes at several local co-ops, will join us and lead the students in a nature-based art class where the farm and the woods will become an art studio.
These classes are designed to supplement children’s homeschooling experiences with a day of group learning activities. The cost for this class is $100/month for the months of September through April with payment due the first class day of each month.
Each weekly class is 30 weeks from September through May with holiday breaks in November, December, and March. Each class requires a $50 registration fee which is applied to your final tuition payment. There will be a carpool transportation option from Oakley Park. If you are interested in the transportation option, please e-mail us at adelbertfarm@gmail.com.
Nature Study Days
These monthly classes allow children to learn about nature through experiencing it. Children spend the day on Adelbert Farm, a 130 acre former apple farm in Fairview with open pasture, wooded trails, and a beautiful creek. Each month will provide a new topic of study from black bears and tracking animals to plants in different environments. Nature Study Days last from 9:00 – 1:00, cost $25, and registration information for each class is sent in a monthly e-mail.