Homeschool Enrichment and Support
Your Homeschool Away From Home
Field workshop has a special place in our heart for non-traditional learners and a wealth of materials for the homeschooling family! STEM supplies, building materials, electronics, arts and crafts, textiles - and best of all...a huge workshop for children to find their passion and tap into their creative genius!
We offer Academic Programming, Field Experiences, support, community and special pricing for homeschooling families.
TINKER LAB DISCOUNT FOR HOMESCHOOLERS: $10/hour (per person age 2+) OR $25/ hour for 3 or more children in the same household
September through May: Thursdays and Fridays before 3:00 pm
Homeschool Hangout
Homeschool Hangout happens on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of each month, and is a great time to hang with other homeschool families!
When: 2nd and 4th Fridays
Time: 10:00 am
Cost: $10/hour, per child or $25/hour for 3 or more children in the same household.
The first hour of Homeschool Hangout will include an optional guided project hosted by one of our instructors, along with all of our regular Tinker Lab activities.
Kids 5 and over may stay without a parent (treat yourself to a quiet coffee at Broad Street Coffee Company across the street!). Parents are always welcome to stay and participate or connect with other parents.
Homeschool Lunch Bunch
Who wants to eat lunch with us? There's always room at our table!
Bring your bag lunch to Field Workshop and enjoy some time with new friends, cafeteria style!
When: Every Friday
Time: 12:00 - 12:45
Cost: FREE (Does not include tinker lab access)
Kids 5 and over may stay without a parent (treat yourself to a delicious cup of soup at Broad Street Coffee Company across the street!). Parents are always welcome to stay and participate or connect with other parents.
Daytime Academic Enrichment at Field Workshop
Field Workshop offers daytime academic enrichment for non-traditional learners of all ages.
Register for a single class or a full day! Our a-la-carte enrichment offerings make it easy to supplement your homeschool programming.
All classes are geared towards the non-traditional learner with hands on, multi-sensory activities, small class sizes with experienced educators and real world applications.
Age Recommendations: Classes are geared towards the age range listed, however in most cases, older students can take subjects further and are welcome to register. Please contact us if you have questions.
Student Teachers: For many of our classes, older students can apply to a serve as a Student Teacher!
Student Teachers assist the teacher in set up, clean up, and during class with instruction. Student teachers must be able to attend all classes, arrive 15 minutes before class and stay 15 minutes after class.
This is a volunteer opportunity. Students will gain valuable leadership and educational experience at the same time!
Classes run for 6 weeks.
Session 1: Jan 16-Feb 24
Session 2: Feb 27 - April 6
Spring Break : April 7-15
Session 3: April 17 - May 26
Session 4: May 30 - June 29
All participating families are invited to join our Parent Network for connection and support.
Thanks to a partnership with Greendale Schools and Greendale Park & Recreation, Greendale residents receive special discounted pricing on all of our daytime academic programming.
A few details
Fall/Winter 2022 Session Dates
Semester: Sept 26-Jan 13 (14 weeks)
Winter Break: Dec 19-Jan 2
Winter/Spring 2023 Session Dates
Session 1: Jan 16-Feb 24
Session 2: Feb 27 - April 6
Spring Break : April 7-15
Session 3: April 17 - May 26
Session 4: May 30 - June 29
How to Register
Registration will take place through the Field Workshop website.
Location
Classes will be held at Field Workshop unless otherwise communicated.
Parental Involvement
Parents of children age 4+ are welcome to drop students off for their sessions. Students must be fully independent in the bathroom. Parents who wish to remain on the premises may participate in classes if desired, or use a quiet area of our workshop for personal time.
Parents of children under age 4 should remain on the premises.
What To Do Between Classes
If your child has a gap of 60 minutes or less between classes, they are welcome to stay at Field Workshop and do work or a quiet activity (no electronics please). The Tinker Lab will not be available during this time, however our staff will help your child find something quiet to do while they wait. You are welcome to send a snack or lunch if desired. If our child has more than 60 minutes between classes we ask that they leave the workshop until their next scheduled session. You may give permission for your child to check in/out on their own, or you may pick your child up after the scheduled class.
Lunch
Children are welcome to bring a bag lunch to eat between sessions if desired. We will provide time for supervised lunch each day.
Parent Network
Parents are invited to join our Parent Network for community, connection and support. Make friends, compare notes, arrange carpools, set up playdates, share resources and more!
Partnership with Greendale Schools and Greendale Park & Rec
Field Workshop abides by all Wisconsin Homeschool requirements. Our innovative partnership with Greendale Schools and Greendale Park & Rec allows us to provide daytime academic programming and enrichment at an affordable cost. Greendale Schools is not, and at no time will be, directing programming requirements or assuming jurisdiction over any home school.
FAQ:
Q: Can I count the hours my child is in classes at Field Workshop?
A: That depends! If your child's class has children from more than 1 family, then under Wisconsin Homeschool Law, you may not count those hours. Some of our classes run with only 1 child or family unit - in this case those hours CAN be counted towards your total hours.
Wisconsin Homeschool Law requires 875 hours of single family instruction per year. With over 5,800 waking hours in a single year, meeting this requirement can be easily met, even with regular group outings, field trips, and other multi-family experiences. Ultimately it is the responsibility of each Homeschool Administrator to determine how to best meet this requirement.
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