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Field and Forest Club at Sundial Classical Farmstead
K-6th Grade | Ages 5 to 12 | Monday through Friday | 3:45 PM - 5:30 PM
Welcome to the Field and Forest Club, an after-school club that launched in August 2025 at Sundial Classical Farmstead! Located along the road that serves as a dividing line for Haslett and Bath School districts, our club allows for convenient drop-off of students each afternoon by bus.
About the Field and Forest Club
The Field and Forest Club embraces the concept of schole—the relaxed and attentive study of the world for true mastery. In a society where children are often rushed, our program offers a peaceful and joyful atmosphere of meaningful engagement with the natural world.
Daily Structure
Each day begins with a complimentary snack followed by 30-45 minutes of organized recreation to help students unwind after a long day in school. We then reconvene for activity such as a seasonally-relevant nature lesson that incorporates art or literature, fostering close, unhurried observation of the living world. And children will regularly spend a little time each day singing folk songs together outdoors by the wetland or around a campfire.
Students will be given the option to enroll for a small fee into the Sundial 4-H Club. This will enable students to display their projects at the annual county fair.
Daily Activities
We will rotate between a variety of activities according to the season. These activities include:
- Snack Break - a complimentary healthy snack
- Play in our natural playground - hammocks, water pump and play station, and lots of open spaces
- Nature Walk through the woods and wetlands - observe the changes each season brings and identify animals by their calls and signs
- Storytime & Drama - an adult read-aloud classic work of children’s literature, and opportunities for the children to re-enact the stories
- Outdoor Recreation - such as wiffle ball, soccer, 4-square, tug-of-war, badminton, and pickleball
- Indoor Games - classic strategic games such as chess, checkers, go, mancala, and backgammon, as well as other board, card, and parlor games
- Livestock Chores - feeding and watering farm animals, collecting eggs, or milking goats
- Farmstead Tasks - seasonal work such as preparing garden beds, caring for seedlings, planting, and harvesting
- Handcrafts - students will learn real handcraft skills such as hand sewing, quilting, and carpentry
- Outdoor Survival Skills - foraging, starting a campfire, tracking animals, weather signs and safety rules
- 4H Club Projects - all students have the option to join our 4-H club and work on projects together
Program Schedule
Aligns closely with the Bath and Haslett Schools calendars
- Fall Semester: August 25th - December 19th
- Days Off: Labor Day (September 1st) and Thanksgiving Break (November 26th - 28th)
- Spring Semester: January 5th - June 5th
- Days Off: Easter/Spring Break (April 2nd - 3rd)
Enrollment Options
Children can enroll for the full five-day program or select specific days each week. Families enroll by the semester and are billed monthly. Enrollment is open and ongoing throughout the school year.
Tuition Rates
- Approximately $14.55/day (just over $70/wk); $2,750* per year
- Fall Semester (81 days over 17 weeks): $1,179* for the first child, billed in four payments of $295 due Aug 18, Oct 1, Nov 1, and Dec 1
- Spring Semester (108 days over 22 weeks): $1,571* for the first child, billed in five payments of $315 due Dec 29, Feb 1, Mar 1, Apr 1, and May 1
*This rate is when paying by Credit Card. You will save over $80 per year when paying by bank account (closer to $14.10/day).
Sibling Discounts (only for families enrolling children all 5 days per week)
- 2nd Child: 10% tuition reduction
- 3rd Child: 15% tuition reduction
- 4th Child: 20% tuition reduction
À La Carte Option: For parents who prefer to enroll their child in less than 5 days per week, the à la carte rate is about $18.50-$19 per day (depending on the days selected). $709/yr for one day per week, $1395/yr for two days per week, and $2101/yr for three days per week. Four days per week costs the same as the full 5 days per week described above. This is great for children interested in particular daily themes listed above! The cost is slightly lower when paying by bank account vs credit card.
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If you have any questions or need further information about the Field and Forest Club, please don't hesitate to reach out!
- Email: matthew.romans@sundialclassical.com
- Phone: (517) 290-0167
We look forward to welcoming your child to an enriching and unforgettable experience at Sundial Classical Farmstead!