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.

Read our UnSchool Blog: UnSchool Blog | Audubon Vermont

UnSchool 2024-25 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 is a drop-off program 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
• Scholarships are available. To request a scholarship, fill out the financial aid section of the application at the link above

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

Audubon Vermont Membership: vt.audubon.org/join

Cancellation Policy:

If you need to cancel: You will get a full refund if you cancel two weeks before the start of the season. That is, by 8/29 for the fall, by 11/28 for the winter, and by 2/27 for the spring. If you cancel after that day, you will be expected to pay a $33 cancelation fee and will be refunded the rest. Full season cancellation requests can be made through CampDoc.

Weather Cancelations: Weather is an inherent risk of outdoor programs. While we will run our program in rain, and through the winter, we might have to cancel for dangerously cold weather (negative windchills) or hazardous conditions, if our local school district (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.

If you have questions: contact Emily Calder, emily.calder@audubon.org, (802) 434-3037. Any other cancelation circumstances will be discussed on a case-by-case basis.

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