Earth Kids Homeschool Program

Parents can choose to drop off or to stay for the sessions. In some cases, if a child has additional support needs, we may recommend that you stay or arrange extra support.

We offer trials for our Earth Kids Homeschool program (not for the Holiday program), allowing families to book a single session to experience the program. Trials are available only at the start of the term. We understand that starting together on Day 1 is important for establishing shared agreements and setting the foundations for the term. Alternatively, before booking, families can send their questions about the program to our Youth Educaiton Coordinator at youthedn@nscf.org.au. We will be happy to provide as much information as possible to help you make an informed decision.

At this stage, the Earth Kids Homeschool program accepts children aged 6-12, and occasionally 5-year-olds who come along with an older sibling or close friend and are able to follow instructions easily. If this applies to your child, please reach out to youthedn@nscf.org.au to explore the possibility. 

At this stage, the Earth Kids Homeschool program accepts children aged 6–12, and occasionally 5-year-olds who attend with an older sibling or close friend. For young children, NSCF offers the Earth Arts playgroup on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. To learn more, visit https://www.nscf.org.au/home/learn/youth-education/earth-arts/

If your child is 5 or older, they may be able to book a single-day trial session. To organise this, please contact our Youth Education Coordinator at youthedn@nscf.org.au 

Unfortunately, you can’t. From 2026, we will only accept children at the start of the term as attending the first session helps establish the stepping stones for their learning and relationships throughout the program. To make sure your family doesn’t miss out, join our Earth Kids mailing list! We promise no spam—just updates letting you know when bookings open. To express your interest, please email us at youthedn@nscf.org.au. 

Feeling anxious when having new experiences, being in unfamiliar environments, or meeting new people is completely natural. A couple of tips may help: 

1. Visit the farm beforehand. As the farm has no fences, there is no need to book this visit. If you feel your child would benefit from a gentle walk-through and introduction to the program with the Youth Education Coordinator, please book ahead by emailing youthedn@nscf.org.au. 

2. Read through the program together. Program information is sent to families during the week before the program begins. Reading it with your child can help them understand what to expect, identify possible triggers, and think about coping strategies they can use if anxiety arises. Remind your child that NSCF educators are there to support them.

Hot weather: On hot days, we stay in the shade (our site has a lot of shady trees), and ensure the children drink plenty of water. Our City Farm is often cooler than surrounding areas due to all the shady trees and proximity to Enoggera Creek. Occasionally we might even put a sprinkler on for the kids to play in! On very hot days (over 35 degrees) we cancel the session and provide a refund or credit for the session.

Wet weather: We generally go ahead with sessions on rainy days. In light rain we get out and about in it! In downpours we take shelter and in prolonged rain, we run sessions suited to being undercover. If we have to cancel a session for any reason, credit will be applied for another session or a refund for that day can be made.

Please don’t do that. While we love welcoming new families to our Earth Kids community, we’re unfortunately unable to accept children who haven’t booked in advance. Due to the nature of the program and working with children, our team carefully prepares before each program to ensure a safe, enjoyable, and well-supported experience for all participants, including our educators. 

Please visit the event page on Humanitix and select the First Nations ticket. If you need any assistance, please contact us at youthedn@nscf.org.au 

To make our programs as accessible as possible, we offer early bird prices and low-income fees. Health Care Card holders are welcome to choose the low-income ticket rate available for most of our Earth Kids programs. 

The Earth Arts Playgroup is a free play, child-led activity, ideal for children under 5, though it’s something people of all ages, including adults, can enjoy. Find more information about the Earth Arts Playgroup here.

Earth Kids is a structured paid program, for children aged 6-12, that supports children in their nature-reconnection journey. Permaculture-informed, the program offers opportunities to learn about local flora and fauna, develop empathy and leadership, and build social skills, friendships, and community. More information on our webpages: Earth Kids Homeschool and Earth Kids Holiday.