Prospective Students
A few notes about registering for classes with
The Foster Woods Folk School
All Foster Woods Folk School courses are offered online and have live virtual meetings through the Outschool platform.
— INTERACTIVITY: Classes are highly interactive and center around discussion and group activities.
—STUDY HALL: Students enrolled in semester courses are invited to attend virtual study hall, which is held on most Tuesday and Thursday afternoons during the semester. There is no additional fee for study hall. Study hall is when students can get extra help with assignments, ask questions, work with classmates on group projects, or log in and work on homework with other learners.
— WORKBOOK: Students enrolled in elementary and middle school courses receive a virtual interactive workbook before the course begins. The workbook is created using Google Slides. Students will complete homework in the workbook, and the teacher will provide feedback on homework in the workbook. Students enrolled in high school courses will receive a link to a Google Drive where they will complete homework, and the teacher will provide feedback.
— LETTERS OF COMPLETION: At the end of courses, a letter and certificate of completion is provided for all students who have earned a C or better in the course. The goal is for every student to successfully complete the course. Learning is not about doing every assignment perfectly every time. We will work together to improve throughout the course. Students who engage and complete homework will earn an A.
— FINANCIAL BARRIERS: If the course fee is a barrier to your student’s enrollment, please message the school for more information about payment plan options and scholarship opportunities. We will most likely respond by asking you what fee would make the course accessible for your student. We will work together from that point to find a way to make the course financially accessible.
Summer Camps, Clubs, Courses
The Foster Woods Folk School will be offering several summers camps and courses beginning in mid-April. Learners enrolled in 2024-25 semester courses can message Teacher Beth on Outschool for a $20 coupon code for any summer camp/course. Coming up are:
For Elementary Learners
Acting out: Summer Theater Club
This club will meet three times a week from April 21 to May 21 and is for learners ages 7-12. Click HERE for the full club description.
Read-A-Loud Practice: Charlotte’s Web
This course will meet four times a week from April 21-June 5 and is for learners ages 5-10. Click HERE for the full class description.
Grammar Glamour: A Magical ELA Summer Camp
This camp meets four times per week for four weeks from April 28 to May 22 is for learners ages 7-12. Click HERE for the full camp description.
All About Animal Shelters and Rescues
This course meets one time per week for three weeks from April 28 to May 12 and is for learners ages 7-12. Click HERE for the full course description.
For Middle/High School Learners
A Young People’s History of the United States
This course will meet four times a week from April 21 to June 5 and is for learners ages 12 and older. Click HERE for the full course description.
Write a Research Paper Camp
This camp will meet once per week from April 23 to June 11 and is for learners ages 13 and older. Click HERE for the full camp description.
The Crucible: Summer Camp for Script Reading & Discussion
This camp will meet five times for one week from May 12 to May 16 and is for learners ages 13 and older. Click HERE for the full camp description.
Queer America: Precolonial to Present | A History Summer Camp
This camp will meet four times for one week from May 19 to May 22 and is for learners ages 13 and older. Click HERE for the full camp description.
Classes, Clubs, and Field Trips
Elementary
3rd-6th Grade
Elementary school courses begin Monday, September 15, 2025, for the 2025-2026 school year.
Fall Break is the weeks of Octobers 20 and October 27.
Thanksgiving Break is the week of November 24.
Winter Break begins December 11 and classes resume on January 26.
Spring Break is the weeks of March 2 and March 9.
Elementary courses complete on April 16.
Learn more about individual courses and register by clicking on the name of the course below.
Middle School
(6th-7th Grade)
Middle school courses begin Monday, August 11, 2025, for the 2025-2026 school year.
Labor Day break is the week of September 1.
Fall break is the week of October 27.
Thanksgiving break is the week of November 24.
Winter Break begins December 18 and classes resume on January 26.
Spring Break is the week of March 9.
Middle School courses complete May 21.
Learn more about individual courses and register by clicking on the name of the course below.
Middle School Social Studies: 7th & 8th Grade EcoSocial Justice Emphasis
Middle School ELA: 7th & 8th Grade English Language Arts
High School
(Ages 13+)
High school courses begin Monday, August 11, 2025, for the 2025-2026 school year.
Labor Day break is the week of September 1.
Fall break is the week of October 27.
Thanksgiving break is the week of November 24.
Winter Break begins December 18 and classes resume on January 26.
Spring Break is the week of March 9.
Middle School courses complete May 21.
Learn more about individual courses and register by clicking on the name of the course below.
America Uncensored: High School U.S. History Part 1
America Uncensored: High School U.S. History Part 2
America Uncensored: High School U.S. Literature Part 1
A Young People's History of the U.S.
"A Young People's History of the United States" is a 12-week, single semester course offered in fall, spring, and summer sections.
This course has been successfully completed by learners ages 10-18 and is based on the young people's adaptation of Howard Zinn's A People's History of the United States.
In the fall semester it begins mid-September and there is a one-week fall break and one-week Thanksgiving break. In the spring semester it begins mid-January and ends mid-April. There is a one-week spring break. In the summer, it begins at the end of April and completes the first week of June.
Click here to learn more and register:
ACT: Animal Club for Tweens & Teens
EcoSocial Justice Club: A Current Events Discussion Group for Young Historians
ACT: Animal Club for Tweens & Teens
ACT: Animal Club for Tweens&Teens brings together young people from around the world who care about animal rights and animal welfare issues. Each chapters meets weekly during the semester.
Learn more or join the tween chapter by clicking HERE.
Learn more or join the teen chapter by clicking HERE.
EcoSocial Justice Club: A Current Events Discussion Group for Young Historians
The EcoSocial Justice Club is for middle school and high school students who are enrolled in or who have completed a Foster Woods Folk School history or social studies class.
Message Teacher Beth on Outschool if your learner has met the prerequisites and would like to join.