Blithewold Homeschool Days
Homeschool Days at Blithewold
Last Tuesday of each month
September 24 – May 27
10 AM – 1:30 PM
Location: Education Room in Visitor’s Center and Grounds
Join us on the last Tuesday of each month, from September through May, for fun (and educational) hands-on learning at Blithewold!
Indoor and outdoor learning experiences in Science, History, and the Arts complete our curriculum, which aligns with RI, MA, and CT state standards.
Between sessions, there is plenty of time to enjoy a nice picnic or run out some energy on the Great Lawn. Check our website for more information on our monthly themes and activities.
Students are to check in at the Visitor Center and 1 adult chaperone is required to remain on the property until pick up. Please pack a lunch, it will be enjoyed from 11:30 to 12:00. Adult chaperones and younger siblings are welcome to picnic on the Grounds with the students.
The programs are designed for ages 8 – 13
Class size is limited to 15. Reservations are required.
$5 Members Child/Adult | $4 Additional Member Child
$30 Nonmember Child/Adult | $8 Additional Nonmember child
January 28: Register Here
Learn the ins and outs of planning a vegetable garden with companion plants
February 25: Register Here
Learn about owls (this lesson includes owl pellet dissection)
March 25: Register Here
Learn about the lives of Household Staff from the 1910s and Afternoon Tea Etiquette
April 29: Register Here
Celebrate Arbor Day at Blithewold by learning about tree and leaf identification
May 27: Register Here
Learn about cloud types and satellites