Outdoor Homeschool Hybrid Program

4 children digging in dirt to plant seeds in a garden Girl writing notes in her notebook while reviewing natural objects

Creation is our classroom

Our part-time homeschool hybrid invites children and adolescents ages 5-15 to learn by living on the land, two days a week, through hands-on, meaningful work that connects learning to the natural world. Students build gardens, care for chickens, explore the forest, and run real science investigations in a Christ-centered community.

Admissions Process

Spring 2027 applications will open soon. Until then, join our interest list to be notified first.

How admissions will work

  1. Complete Application
  2. Complete Virtual Parent Interview
  3. Receive an Admissions Decision

Tuition Info

Schedule and Curriculum Info

Our Fall 2026 info packet shows the daily schedule, topics of study, and applied academics. A Spring 2027 packet with updated dates is coming soon.

FAQs

When can I take a tour?

Tours of our current location are offered every Tuesday afternoon. Email info@creationacres.com to book a time slot. Tours of the new location have not begun.

Will all ages, 5-15, learn together?

Students are split into four groups: 5-6, 7-8, 9-11, and 12+.

Is this a drop-off program?

Yes.

Are two days required?

Yes, for the sake of building community and contribution to ongoing projects that span multiple days.

Is this a Montessori program?

No, the Montessori approach integrates all subjects and can't be carried out authentically in a hybrid model that does not provide the consistency of certified guides, a prepared environment, and a full set of Montessori materials. However, many elements of Montessori, such as meaningful work, respect for the child, and empowerment through independence, will be central to this program. You can learn more about our Montessori program here.

Who are the teachers?

This program is being led by two amazing coordinators with combined experience in homeschooling, homesteading, leading co-ops, and designing educational programs. We are bringing on expert teachers and specialists to occasionally guide lessons. Additionally, we are hiring experienced educators who will work more closely with the students. Experience in teaching, farm life, and homesteading is preferred. If interested, send your resume to info@creationacres.com.

Will this program be a fit for a neurodivergent child or a child with a learning disability?

Every child is different. This depends on the needs of a specific child. Our educators are not therapists and can't provide constant one-on-one assistance or handle extreme behavioral or learning differences. Email info@creationacres.com with any specific questions.

About the Program

Key Features

  • Primarily outdoor, land-based learning
  • Cultivating and caring for gardens
  • Exploring local ecosystems and the natural environment
  • Shaping and stewarding farm areas
  • Caring for animals and learning responsible agriculture
  • Developing entrepreneurial skills through real-world experiences
  • Learning within a Christ-centered culture

Children examining compost

Applied Academics

Core subjects are strengthened through meaningful, real-world work rather than studied in isolation. We know many homeschool families cover math and language arts at home. Our role is to apply those skills in purposeful contexts. Students engage in projects that require measurement, research, analysis, writing, and problem-solving. They use what they are learning at home in ways that are practical, integrated, and intellectually challenging.

Digging in the dirt

Our Farm

Our program meets on nearly 20 acres of farmland, tucked away just minutes from our schoolhouse in Mint Hill. There’s room to roam: open fields, woods to explore, fruit trees to harvest, gardens to tend, and a coop full of chickens. It’s a place where children can build, plant, and investigate, and where the land teaches as much as any lesson plan.

CA Farm

Learning Together Across Ages

For ages 5 to 15, learners spend time both with peers their own age and in mixed-age groups, creating a supportive community where younger children are closely guided and cared for, while older students are encouraged to take on meaningful roles, collaborate, and stay deeply engaged.

Middle schoolers with chickens