Grove Homeschool Week 2025

9:30 am-11:30 a.m.

Log Cabin
Do you think it’s possible for a family of 6 to live together in one or two rooms? Students will discover what life was like living in a 1850s log cabin, and what children were expected to do—from tin punch to drawing water from a well—these hands-on experiences will make students appreciate the difference between pioneer life and the modern world!
Who: Grades K-3
Fee: $18 adult + child, each additional child $9
Max/Min: 15/6

Schoolhouse
Travel back in time and learn what school was like in the 1850’s. Experience a typical school day in our reproduction one-room schoolhouse, where a schoolmarm or school master will lead students through lessons in history, math, spelling and geography using slate boards. Please park in the West lot at The Grove, staff will direct you to the correct building.
Who: Grades 1-8
Fee: $18 adult + child, each additional child $9 (within same family)
Max/Min: 30/15

Blacksmithing
This exciting program takes place in our working pioneer blacksmith shop! Participants will learn how to work with the forge, anvil and hammers that a blacksmith used to make useful household items. Everyone will take a finished project home.
Who: Grades 5-8
Fee: $46 adult + child, each additional child $23 (within same family)
Max/Min: 6/4

1-3 p.m.

Archaeology
Take part in an archaeological dig in this exciting program! Learn about the history of the Kennicott family and life in the 1800s by digging up genuine artifacts excavated from the grounds during the restoration of the historical Kennicott House.
Who: Grades 1-8
Fee: $18 adult + child, each additional child $9 (within same family)
Max/Min: 16/8

Dynamic Earth
This exciting program explores the forces of the earth! Learn all about land formation, plate tectonics and what makes up our soil. Hands-on activities include rock, mineral and fossil investigations as well as a geology trail walk to discover how glaciers shaped our area.
Who: Grades 4-8
Fee: $18 adult + child, each additional child $9 (within same family)
Max/Min: 12/6

Blacksmithing
This exciting program takes place in our working pioneer blacksmith shop! Participants will learn how to work with the forge, anvil and hammers that a blacksmith used to make useful household items. Everyone will take a finished project home.
Who: Grades 5-8
Fee: $46 adult + child, each additional child $23 (within same family)
Max/Min: 6/4

9:30 am-11:30 a.m.

Reptiles and Amphibians
Come face to face with some snakes and turtles in this fun program! Students will learn about reptiles and amphibians and discover the similarities and differences between them. An identification activity uses a simple taxonomic key and features unforgettable encounters with our residents “herps.”
Who: Grades K-3
Fee: $18 adult + child, each additional child $9 (within same family)
Max/Min: 28/15

Blacksmithing
This exciting program takes place in our working pioneer blacksmith shop! Participants will learn how to work with the forge, anvil and hammers that a blacksmith used to make useful household items. Everyone will take a finished project home.
Who: Grades 5-8
Fee: $46 adult + child, each additional child $23 (within same family)
Max/Min: 6/4

Pioneer Kitchen
Imagine living in the 1800s, where cooking was done over an open fire or in a wood stove, and meals were prepared using simple tools and ingredients. In this hands-on program, students will immerse themselves in the daily life of pioneers, learning how to cook using traditional methods and historical recipes. They will discover the challenges and creativity involved in preparing meals with limited resources and no modern conveniences.
Who: Grades 4-8
Fee: $50 adult + child, each additional child $25 (within same family)
Max/Min: 6/5

1-3 p.m.

Pioneer Crafts
Step back in time and embrace the creativity of pioneers. During homeschool week, young learners will create a nature inspired craft using natural materials just like early settlers did. This hands-on activity will foster a connection to the outdoors, encourage resourcefulness and provide a fun and engaging way to explore pioneer life.
Who: Grades 2-8
Fee: $26 adult + child, each additional child $13 (within same family)
Max/Min: 15/10

Log Cabin
Do you think it’s possible for a family of 6 to live together in one or two rooms? Students will discover what life was like living in a 1850s log cabin, and what children were expected to do—from tin punch to drawing water from a well—these hands-on experiences will make students appreciate the difference between pioneer life and the modern world!
Who: Grades K-3
Fee: $18 adult + child, each additional child $9
Max/Min: 20/15

Pioneer Kitchen
Imagine living in the 1800s, where cooking was done over an open fire or in a wood stove, and meals were prepared using simple tools and ingredients. In this hands-on program, students will immerse themselves in the daily life of pioneers, learning how to cook using traditional methods and historical recipes. They will discover the challenges and creativity involved in preparing meals with limited resources and no modern conveniences.
Who: Grades 4-8
Fee: $50 adult + child, each additional child $25 (within same family)
Max/Min: 6/5

Blacksmithing
This exciting program takes place in our working pioneer blacksmith shop! Participants will learn how to work with the forge, anvil and hammers that a blacksmith used to make useful household items. Everyone will take a finished project home.
Who: Grades 5-8
Fee: $46 adult + child, each additional child $23 (within same family)
Max/Min: 6/4

9:30-11:30 a.m.

Log Cabin Advanced
What did older children do for fun in the 1850s? Learn all about this as participants will use antique tools to saw wood and drill holes, use life sized Lincoln Logs to construct a log cabin, and enjoy games from the 1850s.
Who: Grades 4-8
Fee: $18 adult + child, each additional child $9 (within same family)
Max/Min: 20/15

Feathers and Fur
Learn how mammals and birds have adapted to survive in different types of environments. Explore the world of birds and discover beak and feet diversity and the unique characteristics of feathers. Activities with mammal artifacts include investigating fur and skulls. Dress for the weather to hit the trails and look for some of these interesting creatures.
Who: Grades K-3
Fee: $18 adult + child, each additional child $9 (within same family)
Max/Min: 20/10

Blacksmithing
This exciting program takes place in our working pioneer blacksmith shop! Participants will learn how to work with the forge, anvil and hammers that a blacksmith used to make useful household items. Everyone will take a finished project home.
Who: Grades 5-8
Fee: $46 adult + child, each additional child $23 (within same family)
Max/Min: 6/4

1-3 p.m.

Animal Adventures
Join us for an exciting adventure where you can meet the native animals and explore beautiful trails! As we walk through nature, we’ll discover all the signs of nature going from winter to spring. Along the way, we’ll learn about the animals do, what they eat, and how they help the environment. Get ready for a fun, hands-on adventure in nature that’s full of surprises!
Who: Grades K-3
Fee: $18 adult + child, each additional child $9 (within same family)
Max/Min: 20/10

Native Peoples
Learn all about the Potawatomi Indian culture and heritage, and the historical ties between this native group and the settlers around The Grove. Explore the traditions of the area’s Native Americans and how they impacted the land, and try your hand at using some of their tools and playing some of their games.
Who: Grades 4-8
Fee: $18 adult + child, each additional child $9 (within same family)
Max/Min: 30/15

Pioneer Kitchen
Imagine living in the 1800s, where cooking was done over an open fire or in a wood stove, and meals were prepared using simple tools and ingredients. In this hands-on program, students will immerse themselves in the daily life of pioneers, learning how to cook using traditional methods and historical recipes. They will discover the challenges and creativity involved in preparing meals with limited resources and no modern conveniences.
Who: Grades 4-8
Fee: $50 adult + child, each additional child $25 (within same family)
Max/Min: 6/5

Pack Your Wagon
Imagine having to load up your car for a trip across the country. Would you be able to pack enough food, clothing and supplies to last for weeks at a time? The pioneers did just that as the moved westward. Work together to determine what’s important enough to bring along and what can be left behind as you pack The Grove’s wagon for the big trip!
Who: Grades 4-8
Fee: $18 adult + child, each additional child $9 (within same family)
Max/Min: 30/15

Blacksmithing
This exciting program takes place in our working pioneer blacksmith shop! Participants will learn how to work with the forge, anvil and hammers that a blacksmith used to make useful household items. Everyone will take a finished project home.
Who: Grades 5-8
Fee: $46 adult + child, each additional child $23 (within same family)
Max/Min: 6/4

9:30-11:30 a.m.

Animal Adventures
Join us for an exciting adventure where you can meet the native animals and explore beautiful trails! As we walk through nature, we’ll discover all the signs of nature going from winter to spring. Along the way, we’ll learn about the animals do, what they eat, and how they help the environment. Get ready for a fun, hands-on adventure in nature that’s full of surprises!
Who: Grades K-3
Fee: $18 adult + child, each additional child $9 (within same family)
Max/Min: 20/10

Native Peoples
Learn all about the Potawatomi Indian culture and heritage, and the historical ties between this native group and the settlers around The Grove. Explore the traditions of the area’s Native Americans and how they impacted the land, and try your hand at using some of their tools and playing some of their games.
Who: Grades 4-8
Fee: $18 adult + child, each additional child $9 (within same family)
Max/Min: 30/15

Pioneer Crafts
Step back in time and embrace the creativity of pioneers. During homeschool week, young learners will create a nature inspired craft using natural materials just like early settlers did. This hands-on activity will foster a connection to the outdoors, encourage resourcefulness and provide a fun and engaging way to explore pioneer life.
Who: Grades 4-8
Fee: $26 adult + child, each additional child $13 (within same family)
Max/Min: 15/10

Pioneer Kitchen
Imagine living in the 1800s, where cooking was done over an open fire or in a wood stove, and meals were prepared using simple tools and ingredients. In this hands-on program, students will immerse themselves in the daily life of pioneers, learning how to cook using traditional methods and historical recipes. They will discover the challenges and creativity involved in preparing meals with limited resources and no modern conveniences.
Who: Grades 4-8
Fee: $50 adult + child, each additional child $25 (within same family)
Max/Min: 6/5

Blacksmithing
This exciting program takes place in our working pioneer blacksmith shop! Participants will learn how to work with the forge, anvil and hammers that a blacksmith used to make useful household items. Everyone will take a finished project home.
Who: Grades 5-8
Fee: $46 adult + child, each additional child $23 (within same family)
Max/Min: 6/4

1-3 p.m.

Pioneer Crafts
Step back in time and embrace the creativity of pioneers. During homeschool week, young learners will create a nature inspired craft using natural materials just like early settlers did. This hands-on activity will foster a connection to the outdoors, encourage resourcefulness and provide a fun and engaging way to explore pioneer life.
Who: Grades 4-8
Fee: $26 adult + child, each additional child $13 (within same family)
Max/Min: 15/10

Pioneer Kitchen
Imagine living in the 1800s, where cooking was done over an open fire or in a wood stove, and meals were prepared using simple tools and ingredients. In this hands-on program, students will immerse themselves in the daily life of pioneers, learning how to cook using traditional methods and historical recipes. They will discover the challenges and creativity involved in preparing meals with limited resources and no modern conveniences.
Who: Grades 4-8
Fee: $50 adult + child, each additional child $25 (within same family)
Max/Min: 6/5

Blacksmithing
This exciting program takes place in our working pioneer blacksmith shop! Participants will learn how to work with the forge, anvil and hammers that a blacksmith used to make useful household items. Everyone will take a finished project home.
Who: Grades 5-8
Fee: $46 adult + child, each additional child $23 (within same family)
Max/Min: 6/4