Great Hollow offers a popular drop-off program intended just for homeschoolers, ages 7-12. Join us for a single day, a semester, or the whole school year! Students spend their days at Great Hollow exploring the natural world through science-based environmental education activities, games, hikes, and self-directed play. Each season is structured around a set of related themes that will be the jumping off point for our daily adventures, with plenty of opportunities for students to pursue their individual interests. Drop-off is 10 am and pick-up is 3 pm.
Please email our education coordinator, Maggie Cozens, at to register or find out more about the program. A preliminary 2020 spring semester program overview and syllabus can be viewed here and here.
Examples of Seasonal Themes Covered Each Year
| Fall | Winter | Spring |
| how seasons change | winter adaptations | ecosystems |
| color loss in leaves | animal tracking | biodiversity |
| leaf and tree ID | winter tree ID | plant and tree ID |
| dichotomous keys | the science of snow | wild edibles |
| nature art | winter survival skills | outdoor survival skills |
| map skills | map skills | map skills |
| observation skills | observation skills | observation skills |
| nature journaling | nature journaling | nature journaling |