Tania Groft - Homeschool Evaluator and Support

04/09/2026

My evaluation schedule is open and in the comments! Please message me if you’d like to sign up for a time. I will be adding more dates as we get closer to May and June.

02/21/2026

Join us for a day of science and fun as we learn how to identify rocks and minerals by using observations and experiments. We’ll learn the basics of the rock cycle and how these natural resources influence and affect our daily lives. Participants will make rock crafts and take home the beginnings of their very own rock collection!

https://www.strawberryhill.org/schoolsoutdaycamps

01/23/2026

The beauty of environmental education is that it provides an interactive learning experience that unlocks the imagination. And imagination, at its core, is infinite possibility. Here at Strawberry Hill, we build the emotional connection necessary to raising a new generation of environmental stewards...

10/11/2025

🌸Sweet Paige Home Economics Coming Fall 2026!

✨ Exciting News for Our Homeschool Families! ✨

Starting Fall 2026, Sweet Paige Baking Co. will be offering a Home Economics class designed especially for homeschool students! 🏡👩‍🍳

Our weekly hands-on classes will teach kids and teens real-life skills like:
🥣 Baking and kitchen safety
🍞 Bread and dough basics
🧁 Decorating and presentation
🧮 Grocery budgeting and meal planning
💌 Hosting, etiquette, and even entrepreneurship!

Each lesson will bring creativity, confidence, and a little sweetness to the classroom — all taught through the heart of Sweet Paige Baking Co. 💜

📚 Launching Fall 2026
🗓️ Registration opens Spring 2026
📍 Hanover, PA

We can’t wait to Bring Paige to the Party — this time, for the next generation of bakers and dreamers! 💕

👉 Follow our page for updates, sneak peeks, and early registration info!

10/04/2025

One of our favorite authors is touring for the holidays! 🦔

Announcing Jan Brett's 2025 tour for "The Christmas Sweater" 16 days/ 23 cities! https://janbrett.com/

09/26/2025

Mussels, stoneflies and eels...do you want to learn more about what lives in the Susquehanna River? Sign up!

Homeschool Program: Susquehanna River
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

The Susquehanna River flows 444 miles through Pennsylvania providing fresh water for the plants and animals that live in the Commonwealth, including humans! The Susquehanna River Basin Commission (SRBC) is an interstate agency that coordinates the management of water resources in the Susquehanna River Basin.
So…how do they know if the river is healthy?

Learn how the SRBC monitors the health of the Susquehanna River, view the tools they use, discover what lives in the river and find out what we can do to help keep it healthy!

Additional fees apply and registration is required.
https://statemuseumpa.org/event/homeschool-susquehanna/

09/26/2025

🍂 Fall Homeschool Day at the Farm – October 3rd! 🎃
Join us for a special Fall Homeschool Day at the farm on Friday, October 3rd from 10am - 1pm – a fun-filled day of hands-on learning, outdoor exploration, and autumn-themed activities!
🐐 Meet the animals�🌽 Explore the corn maze�🚜 Enjoy a hayride around the farm�🎃 Learn about pumpkins & pick your own from the patch
🍿Grab a snack of kettlecorn & water�…and so much more!
This event is designed just for homeschoolers to enjoy an educational and memorable fall day together. 🍁
🎟️ Tickets must be purchased in advance – no tickets will be sold at the gate!�Reserve your spot now before we sell out!
👉 https://www.fieldsofadventure.com/homeschool-day
We can't wait to welcome your family to the farm! 🍂👩‍🌾

08/23/2025

Go grab your Fall Homeschool Day tickets! 🍂

Ticket sales just went live & pre-purchased tickets are required for this event.

🗓️ Friday October 3rd
⏰ 10am - 1pm
🎟️ https://www.simpletix.com/e/fall-homeschool-day-2025-tickets-223168

See y’all on the farm soon🎃

08/23/2025

September 2025 brings crisp air, changing leaves, and new adventures at Codorus State Park! Celebrate the season with free programs for all ages — featuring apples, squirrels, and a welcome to fall.

For more information, please visit our online Calendar of Events:
https://events.dcnr.pa.gov/codorus_state_park

08/08/2025

Do you have a 9- or 10-year-old homeschooler looking for adventure this fall? Join WILDlife at Strawberry Hill! We have just TWO open spots left for this age group!

WILDlife, founded on the principles of Wonder, Imagination, Liberty, and Discovery, connects children, ages 5-12, to the natural world through hands-on, child-led experiences. Kids go on hikes, engage in citizen science through on-trail investigations, learn basic survival skills, and create nature art. Classes are held outdoors (except in extreme weather) and are led by knowledgeable and engaging Naturalists in small class sizes.
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WILDlife incorporates multiple areas of learning, including math, science, social studies (natural and Pennsylvania history), literature, creative arts, and physical development, with documentation provided to aid in your homeschool portfolio reviews.

Our 10-week fall program will run on Wednesdays from September 10th through November 12th, 2025 from 10 am to 2 pm. Pre-registration is required. Find out more at https://www.strawberryhill.org/wildlife