Home School Programs

Enjoy a series of programs for home schoolers, designed to engage students and their families in unique interactive experiences.

Home school days are self-directed and run from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

  • Fee Per Session: $22.30 per participant (students and adults)*
  • Ages: Designed for students ages 5 to 12, but all age groups are welcome!

*Students must be accompanied by an adult to attend.

Upcoming Home School Days

MAPLE DAYS
March 24, 2026

a home school family enjoys the Maple Fun program at The Village at Black Creek

Explore the tools and artifacts used for this delicious tradition through activities and games! Discover how people in the 19th century prepared for the maple syrup season. A taste of delicious maple syrup and other seasonal treats will be part of this event!

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SPRING ADVENTURES
May 12, 2026

a TRCA animal care team member tends to the sheep at The Village at Black Creek
a father and son explore The Village at Black Creek under an umbrella on a rainy day
goats in their pen at The Village at Black Creek

Welcome the arrival of spring at The Village by witnessing a sheep shearing in action, visiting our many farm animals, and taking part in a variety of fun-filled activities.

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HAPPY HARVEST
September 23, 2026

home school students and their parents enjoy harvest season festivities at the Village at Black Creek

Celebrate the harvest season with us! Laugh, play, explore, tell stories, and create a harvest-themed craft. Visit our farm animals, village gardens, and more.

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CHRISTMAS PAST
December 1, 2026

a table laden with traditional Victorian holiday season treats at The Village at Black Creek
a home school group at The Village at Black Creek learns how the local tinsmith creates traditional holiday ornaments
a home school student places a handmade ornament on a Christmas tree at the Village at Black Creek

Get into the holiday spirit by discovering the origins of your favourite seasonal traditions through crafts and activities, and enjoy a taste of some festive treats.

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