• Hedgehog Hill Forest Learning Cooperative

  • Fall Session Registration • 2026

  • Harvest Term
    September 8 – November 19, 2026
    (10 Weeks)

  • Program Overview

  • Hedgehog Hill Forest Learning Cooperative offers a mixed-age, nature-based learning experience rooted in free play, seasonal rhythms, practical skills, and community. Children spend the majority of the day outdoors exploring, creating, and learning through meaningful experiences.

  • *this is a drop off program 

  • Ages

  • Children age 3-10

  • Schedule

  • Tuesdays and Thursdays
    12:00 PM – 3:00 PM

  • Location

  • Antrim, New Hampshire
    (Location details provided upon registration.)

  • What Children May Experience

    • Nature exploration and free play
    • Seasonal crafts and handwork
    • Gardening and farm experiences
    • Storytelling and songs
    • Practical life skills
    • Community games
    • Child-led projects
    • Quiet rest and observation
  • Activities vary according to weather, children's interests, and the rhythms of the season and will be centered around exploring the 5 elements of Earth, Air, Water, Fire and Aether.

  • What to Bring

    • Weather-appropriate clothing
    • Extra layers
    • Rain gear and boots
    • Water bottle
    • Snacks and lunch
    • Change of clothes

  • Tuition

  • We do require a deposit at the time of registration of $150 to hold your spot. The deadline for registration/deposit is Aug 15th.

  • $60/week (2 days per week)

  • The remaining $450 is due by September 8th. Payment plans and sliding scale available upon discussion, please reach out.

  • Our goal is to make nature-based community accessible to families. Contributions help sustain the program while ensuring no child is turned away for financial reasons. Please let us know if you want information on how to sponsor a student or if you'd like more info on the sliding scale.
  • We are an EFA approved direct pay vendor- invoices available upon request.

  • Important Notes

    • This is an outdoor program; we meet in most weather conditions.
    • Families are expected to provide appropriate clothing for the season.
    • Program activities are child-led and may differ from week to week.
    • Hedgehog Hill Forest Learning Cooperative is a small community program and not a conventional school.

  • Calendar

  • Harvest Session: September 8 – November 19th, 2026

  • Winter Session registration will open later in the year.
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