We integrate the outdoor classroom with rigorous academic concepts, conservation-based themes, and connection with nature. Audubon Vermont's series of monthly outdoor nature-based programs focus on key science concepts. Each program is designed to give you a platform from which to build units/lessons in your homeschooling or to supplement your child's classroom learning at school.

We are continuing with a seasonal program schedule for Unschool's 2024-25 program year. Each season will offer hands-on learning opportunities families love, and give the opportunity for our teacher naturalists to build on learning each month to create a three-month series that is in tune with nature's calendar. The themes each month will be similar to, but not all the same as last year, and will be catered to student interests and seasons/weather.

NEW! Summer Unschool: Registration Open

Continue your outdoor learning with Audubon this summer with Summer UnSchool. Each month we will meet to learn about a different, fun, nature-themed topic. Sign up for one, two, or all three. Cost is $35 per kid per day for members, and $37 per kid per day for non-members. Dates and descriptions are listed below. All other program details are the same as school-year UnSchool.

Forts and Fires: Thursday, June 13th, 2024 10am-2pm Have you ever started a fire with flint and steel or built a fort out of sticks? Spend a day in the forests of Audubon learning outdoor skills and playing in the woods. Summer Unschool: Forts and Fires | Audubon Vermont

Critter Search: Tuesday, July 16th, 2024 10am-2pm Discover all the critters, big and small, that call the forests of Audubon their home. Flip logs, scoop in the pond, and peer through binoculars, today is all about the animals! Summer Unschool: Critter Search | Audubon Vermont

Audubon Adventure: Tuesday, August 6th, 2024 10am-2pm Let's go on an adventure! Audubon is full of neat places and secret spots. Come explore with us as we hike up to viewpoints and down to the river finding treasure along the way. Summer Unschool: Audubon Adventure | Audubon Vermont

UnSchool 2024-25 Open June 1st Register Here

Advanced registration is required
Please note the cancellation policy below.

Where: Green Mountain Audubon Center in Huntington, Vermont
We will aim to spend 100% of our time outdoors (in winter, we will have access to our heated education barn).  

Age: This program is for learners ages 6-12. We will divide into smaller, age-appropriate groups as needed

Day of the week: 2nd Thursday of each month

Fall Season 2024: (9/12, 10/10, 11/14) Some potential topics include: shelter building, insects, trees, orienteering, nature art, ecosystems, and fire building.

Winter Season 2024/25: (12/12, 1/9, 2/13) Some potential topics include: snow science, animal adaptations in winter, winter survival skills, and tracking.

Spring Season 2025: (3/13, 4/10, 5/8) Some potential topics include: maple sugaring, birds, aquatic animals, spring changes, watersheds, insects, and life cycles.

Time: 9am - 1pm

Fee: 

• Audubon Vermont members $95/season/child (with code: CHICKADEE24)
• Non-members $100/season/child.
• Register for all three seasons for $5 off/season/child

Contact Emily Calder with questions at emily.calder@audubon.org or (802) 434-3037

Audubon Vermont Membership: vt.audubon.org/join

Refund/Cancellation Policy: 

• If Audubon Cancels:  You will be refunded for any affected sessions through this online system to your card on file (refund will be prorated). You can also choose to make a donation to Audubon Vermont and not claim your refund.
• If you need to cancel: Please contact us as soon as possible. Pro-rated refunds for the particular month you are cancelling will be issued up until the Monday before the program at noon. NO refunds are available after this time. Full refunds will be made if the program has low enrollment. Please contact Emily Calder if you need to cancel.
• Weather Cancelations: Weather is an inherent risk of outdoor programs. We might have to cancel for dangerously cold weather (negative windchills) or hazardous conditions if our local school (Brewster Pierce of Mount Mansfield Unified School District) cancels. We will give families as much notice in advance as we can. We will make up the session on the following Thursday (the 3rd Thursday). If that attempt to reschedule fails, refunds will not be guaranteed for weather. 

Questions? Contact Emily Calder at emily.calder@audubon.org or (802) 434-3037

----------------------------------