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Kellogg FIELD School provides home-schooled children with an interdisciplinary, community-centered, social experience through environmental education. Environmental education is more than just science; it combines all elements of natural and cultural history with critical thinking and problem-solving skills. FIELD School is an outdoor-based enrichment program. While it does not take the place of a formal school, the lessons we design are integrated with AK state standards.
Monday, September 15 - Friday, December 5
No Classes Veteran's Day | Tuesday, November 11
No Classes Thanksgiving week | November 24-28
Monday, February 2 -Friday, April 24
No Classes Spring Break | March 9-13
Working at FIELD School has been an instrumental part of my MSOEE experience. I have been able to integrate what I have learned through the MSOEE program (teaching methods, learning theory, curriculum development, etc.) into an awesome practical teaching opportunity. I have had total support while writing curriculum, teaching classes, and exploring the Kellogg Campus with my students. In fact, I continued working at FIELD School beyond my required practicum semester- I just enjoy being part of the community so much!
A significant factor in my decision to join the MSOEE program was the hands-on experience offered at Kellogg FIELD School. The outdoor and environmental education provided here resonates with me both as an educator and as a parent. Kellogg's experiential approach to education is essential for nurturing healthy and happy children.
My passion for working with children in an educational setting has led me to continue as an Instructor at FIELD School beyond my graduate requirements. I appreciate the opportunity to support children's development of social and life skills in a highly responsive and nurturing environment that addresses the unique needs of each class. Additionally, the chance to foster this type of learning on a campus featuring a working farm and breathtaking mountain views is truly the icing on the cake.
We often cook meals using farm-to-table resources from the farm, take students out on the trails to use the woods as our classroom, or embrace winter by skiing or using kick sleds on bluebird days with fresh snow. Kellogg FIELD School is incredibly fluid, dynamic, inherently educational, and fun. The eagerness of the students to return each day is a testament to this vibrant environment. There is no greater joy for a teacher than to see students excited to be there.
I joined the MSOEE program in 2023 and it was one of the best decisions of my life, both from a career standpoint and on a personal level. One of the things that the program allowed me to do was to revisit a longtime dream profession of mine, while also equipping me with the tools to confidently pursue that dream. The combination of discussion-based classes and the hands-on education experience of Kellogg FIELD School has empowered me to feel prepared and excited for the field of environmental education. On a more personal level, the community behind the degree program and KFS was totally unique. I always felt supported by both the faculty of MSOEE and families of KFS and felt like I was contributing to something bigger than myself. I am so glad to be a part of that community now, and hope I make them proud no matter where I end up career-wise!
Kellogg Field School is an integral part of my family's life. After teaching for the program before starting our family, I knew that my future children would one day be Chickadees, Magpies and beyond! I now have three children enrolled in FIELD School, and it continues to be a highlight of every week. The lessons created by MSOEE students, grads, and other talented and compassionate educators are always engaging, educative and fun. These Alaskan kids can be intimidating to teach about the great outdoors, but the teachers continually bring in new information, community connections, and in-depth projects that help evolve and deepen the knowledge these students already have. Through direct experience, immersive games, and thoughtful lessons—my kids have gained so many skills and knowledge that helps them be well-rounded citizens of this great state and world. We love KFS!
My family has been a part of KFS for 6 years. We were new to the area and looking for a unique learning opportunity for homeschooled children and were so grateful to have discovered all that KFS provides.
All 4 of our children enjoy the rich and inviting learning environment for children of all ages and interests. The content that is taught is aligned with grade level standards and is relevant to Alaskan families.
Our children always look forward to the days they attend KFS because of the intriguing lessons and the fun they have with peers. As a parent, I love that my children engage in outdoor activities all school year long and I believe the meaningful socialization they experience at KFS is key for homeschool students.
We’re in our 6th year at Kellogg Field School and I am so grateful to be able to participate in such a special program. The kids learn so much every semester and have made lasting friendships with their classmates and instructors, not to mention all the fun outdoor games they’re always playing. The instructors have been fantastic every year, leading hands-on learning with enthusiasm. I recommend this program to every homeschool family I know!
What FIELD School means to our family: We fondly refer to KFS as “The Farm”, it has now been a part of our family for 14 years or so. A beautiful place that my children will look back on as one of the best parts of childhood. It is a community of wonderful people, educators and a place of wonder. My children have grown up with the freedom of this beautiful place. They take pride and ownership in their “school” and community. Next year my grandson will attend FIELD School, his mom was one of the first “Farm School grads” our family is grateful that Kellogg FIELD School is part of our story.
KFS is a place where the experience of being a kid is protected, nurtured, and honored, and where development is supported but not rushed. In their many years at KFS, my kids' individual strengths have been recognized, and they have learned what it feels like to be grounded, connected and valued.
We’ve been attending Kellogg FIELD School for eleven years. I say we, because that is what it feels like. Our kids are the ones enrolled, but our whole family is part of the community. The kids are genuinely excited about school days, and so am I. I look forward to drop off and pick up times. I look forward to engaging with the other parents, teachers, and students. Everyone is always happy to be there.
