Field and Forest Club at Sundial Classical Farmstead

K-6th Grade | Ages 5 to 12 | Monday through Friday | 3:45 PM - 5:30 PM

Welcome to the Field and Forest Club, a unique after-school program launching this fall at Sundial Classical Farmstead! Conveniently located along the road that serves as the dividing line for both the Haslett Public School and Bath Community School districts, our club offers a drop-off program for students, allowing them to transition smoothly from school to enriching outdoor experiences. Students from both public school systems can enjoy convenient drop-off by bus after school.

About the Field and Forest Club

The Field and Forest Club is designed to address the gaps in modern education by embracing the concept of schole—a relaxed and attentive study of nature & the world for true mastery. In a society where children often experience rushed schedules and shallow learning, our program serves as a refreshing antidote, encouraging sustained focus and meaningful engagement with the natural world.

Daily Structure

Each day begins with a complimentary snack, followed by 30-45 minutes of organized outdoor recreation to help students unwind after a long day in school. We then reconvene for a seasonally-relevant nature lesson that incorporates art or literature, fostering close, unhurried observation of the living world.

Weekly Themes

To keep the experience dynamic and engaging, each day of the week will feature a different focus:

• Monday Nature & Literature Study: Start the week with a focus on nature study and classic literature, encouraging deep observation and appreciation of the natural world.
• Traditional Games Tuesdays : Engage in traditional games and sports such as wiffle ball, badminton, ultimate Frisbee, and capture the flag. During colder months, this day will shift to winter sports and games, as well as board & strategy games for intellectual stimulation and indoor fun!
• Wednesdays Regenerative Farming : Dive into the principles and practices of regenerative farming around our farmstead, exploring sustainable practices that benefit the environment and promote healthy ecosystems.
• Culinary Thursdays: Discover the art of cooking and food processing, learning how to prepare and preserve seasonal ingredients.
• Foraging Fridays: Wrap up the week with hands-on foraging activities, exploring edible plants and their uses. Colder months will have students engaged in our winter hoop house growing.

As we develop the farmstead, we will continue to introduce a variety of focuses in livestock care, woodworking and textile arts.

Program Schedule

• Fall Semester: August 25th - December 19th
  • Days Off: Labor Day (September 1st) and Thanksgiving Break (November 26th - 28th)
• Spring Semester: January 5th - June 5th
  • Days Off: Easter/Spring Break (April 2nd - 3rd)

Enrollment Options

Children can enroll for the full five-day program or select specific days each week. Families enroll by the semester and are billed monthly.

Tuition Rates

• $14/day ($70/wk)
• Fall Semester (81 days over 17 weeks): $1,134 for the first child
• Spring Semester (108 days over 22 weeks): $1,512 for the first child

Sibling Discounts (only for families enrolling children all 5 days per week)

• 2nd Child: 10% tuition reduction
• 3rd Child: 15% tuition reduction
• 4th Child: 20% tuition reduction

À La Carte Option: For parents who prefer to enroll their child in less than 5 days per week, the à la carte rate is $18 per day per child. This is great for children interested in particular daily themes listed above!

If you have any questions or need further information about the Field and Forest Club, please don't hesitate to reach out!

• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: (517) 290-0167