Providing 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.

Kellogg FIELD School serves homeschool students ages 5-14, offering an educational experience that explores science, culture, and community through the study of the natural world.

Its environmental education program fosters enjoyment, awareness, knowledge, and skills needed to develop a healthy quality of life in a healthy environment. By promoting stewardship, the school cultivates community members who are sensitive to the environment, understand ecological concepts, and have problem-solving skills to address environmental challenges. A key part of this mission is integrating an understanding of Alaska’s diverse cultures.

The curriculum for each session is designed around specific themes, emphasizing place-based learning and experiential education that connects students to the natural world in meaningful ways.

Instructors at Kellogg FIELD School are graduate students from Alaska Pacific University’s Master of Science in Outdoor and Environmental Education program.

FIELD School serves as a dynamic learning laboratory where graduate students apply their academic knowledge in real-world settings. Through hands-on learning, they gain valuable teaching experience while fostering environmental stewardship in the next generation. This collaborative approach creates a rich educational experience for both instructors and students, supporting the development of a sustainable, healthy community.

Fall 2026

Classes run Monday, September 14 – Friday, December 4.

No Classes Veteran’s Day, Wednesday, November 11
No Classes Thanksgiving week, November 23-27
- Chickadees (Age 5): MWF 9:30 – 12:30
- Magpies (Age 6-7): MWF 9:30 – 12:30 OR TTH 9:30 – 2:00
- Ravens (Age 8-9): TTH 9:30 – 2:00
- Eagles (Ages 10-11): M 9:30 – 2:30
- Owls (Ages 12-14): W 9:30 – 2:30
- *New* Ag-Venture: Living off the Land (Ages 10-14): MW 12:30 – 3:30
- Wilderness Adventure (Ages 10-14): F 9:30 – 12:30

Spring 2027

TBA in November 2026

Kellogg FIELD School instructors are graduate students enrolled in Alaska Pacific University’s Master of Science in Outdoor and Environmental Education program. These instructors bring diverse and dynamic backgrounds, coupled with a deep passion for educating youth through experiential learning. KFS serves as a hands-on learning laboratory, where these graduate students can directly apply their academic knowledge and skills in a real-world setting, all under the supportive guidance of experienced mentors.

Call our office at (907) 764-8644 or email us fieldschool@alaskapacific.edu

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Kellogg FIELD School Classes

Chickadees

(Age 5): MWF 9:30 – 12:30

The Chickadees explore ecological principles through sensory awareness activities and investigative learning within our local natural and built environments. Emphasizing the importance of seasonal change, students develop interdisciplinary concepts and skills by observing, listening, and experiencing the world around them.

Magpies

(Age 6-7): MWF 9:30 – 12:30
OR TTH 9:30 – 2:00

The Magpies engage in collaborative projects that emphasize local, relevant investigations, allowing students to immerse themselves in decision-making and problem-solving processes. This approach nurtures teamwork while also recognizing and developing individual strengths.

Ravens

(Age 8-9): TTH 9:30 – 2:00

The Ravens delve into pertinent local environmental issues, exploring a wide range of topics with varying levels of complexity. Through project-based learning, students engage in interdisciplinary group interactions and problem-solving, fostering higher-order thinking skills and objectives. These extended projects encourage the development of more sophisticated attitudes and behaviors towards environmental stewardship.

Eagles & Owls

Eagles (Ages 10-11): M 9:30 – 2:30
Owls (Ages 12-14): W 9:30 – 2:30

The Owls & Eagles programs build from the younger programs, exploring various local environmental issues, addressing a spectrum of topics with varying complexity. The students will have the opportunity to explore state agencies and private organizations within the community, working together to address relevant environmental challenges. Owls & Eagles may engage in session long projects that promote higher-order thinking skills. This approach not only deepens their understanding but also fosters meaningful connections with real-world stakeholders in our community.

Ag-Venture (NEW)

(Ages 10-14): MW 12:30 – 3:30

Living off the Land
This class is focused on our food sources, including farming and foraging. Students tend and harvest on Spring Creek Farm, the Tilth greenhouse, and in the children’s garden; practice cooking skills, preservation techniques, and cultural histories of Alaska food sources; and experiment with seeds and plants in the ag classroom.

Wilderness Adventure

(Ages 10-14): F 9:30 – 12:30

The Wilderness Adventure class offers students a dynamic and immersive experience in an outdoor and experiential education setting across our 800-acre campus. Participants engage in outdoor pursuits, group games, and challenges designed to enhance teamwork, problem-solving, and leadership skills. Through hands-on activities and experiential learning, students build peer relationships, develop practical skills, and gain a deeper appreciation for the natural environment.

FAQs

To encourage each student’s discovery of the joy of learning through hands-on activities in nearby nature, in their home community and to nourish healthy lifestyles with local nutritious foods.

Fully Integrated Environmental Learning and Discovery

Ages 5 -14 for Kellogg FIELD School

Ages 5-17 for Camp Kellogg

Ages 5-9 is 10:1

Ages 10-14 12:1

Kellogg FIELD School is an approved vendor and offers direct billing with the following homeschool programs: Twindly Bridge Charter School, IDEA, MatSu Central School, Raven Correspondence, Cyberlynx, Focus, Frontier, Family Partnership Charter, Denali Peak, and Totem Correspondence. If your homeschool of choice is not on the above list, we would be happy to apply to become an approved vendor.

If you are paying out-of-pocket, full session cost is due by the first day of class. Checks should be made payable to APU/KFS.

For program registration, we offer a two week re-enrollment window for currently participating students, then we fill spaces in order of our waitlist. Please email kelloggfieldschool@gmail.com and provide your child’s name and age and they will be added to their respective waitlist.

Our Chickadee program uses a lottery system to fairly determine which students will be admitted each year. This random selection process ensures that every applicant has an equal chance of being chosen. The lottery is conducted each spring and is necessary only when more students apply for admission than can be admitted. To be eligible for the lottery, children must be 5 years old by the beginning of September. If you wish to participate, please email kelloggfieldschool@gmail.com with your child’s name and age (as of September 1).

Our classes encompass multiple learning disciplines. This includes outdoor environmental education, science, social studies, and physical education.

For the purpose of ILP (Individual Learning Plans) our curriculum satisfies Science and PE.

Kellogg FIELD School may cancel programs due to unsafe road conditions or other safety hazards, as declared by the Mat-Su Borough School District. We will notify you via email about any delays or cancellations.

In a rare instance, a class may be canceled if the instructor is ill and KFS is unable to secure an approved sub

Yes, Kellogg FIELD School is committed to providing equal opportunity and will not discriminate based on race, religion, age, gender, national origin, affiliation, or economic status.

Kellogg FIELD School is a place-based, experiential learning school. Curriculum is custom developed based on session themes by instructors.

KFS emphasizes environmental literacy, focusing on developing a connection with nature and understanding ecological concepts.

We are situated on 800 acres of Alaskan land. The campus has a farm, trails, hayfields, woods, and a natural spring that serve as the most valuable classroom. Students walk, hike, explore, farm, sled, ski, snowshoe, observe, run, build, and play on this amazing land.

KFS only offers full-time enrollment, however attendance is not required and there are no penalties for missed days.

The majority of our instructors are graduate students at Alaska Pacific University working towards their Masters of Science in Outdoor and Environmental Education (MSOEE). The coursework they’re enrolled in directly supports their work at KFS instructors. All instructors must clear a background check to work at Kellogg FIELD School

The Master of Science in Outdoor and Environmental Education (MSOEE) program at Alaska Pacific University provides a rich, hands-on learning experience that blends a passion for the natural world with a dedication to teaching. Set on the picturesque Kellogg Campus, the MSOEE program prepares you for diverse interdisciplinary careers in outdoor education, offering both the theoretical foundation and practical experience needed to excel in the field.

Safety is retaught on a regular basis in an effort to prevent accidents. Instructors monitor student activity to watch for and mitigate unsafe behavior. Instructors carry first aid kits and follow a notification protocol in the event of concern/injury.

Kellogg FIELD School runs both a fall and spring session. Each session is 11 weeks. Class times vary by age group. All ages begin at 9:30am, however dismissal times depend on the day and the group. Camp Kellogg runs for the month of June. For 5-7 year olds, camp is from 9:00am-2:00pm M-F. For campers ages 6-17, camp run 9:00am-4:00pm M-Th and 9:00am-4:00pm F.

Parents are invited to participate in seasonal events hosted by KFS. Additionally, there are opportunities for volunteering throughout the session.

KFS aligns its curriculum with the Matanuska Susitna Borough School District Standards as well as the Kellogg FIELD School Benchmarks.

Environmental Sensitivity: Learners develop sensitivity for the natural environment.
Nature Studies: Learners develop a foundation for ecological concepts.
Outdoor Pursuits: Learners make healthy lifestyle choices by participating in outdoor physical activities.
Farms and Food: Learners appreciate the value of nutritious food and are able to trace the progression from “farm to fork.”
Our Shared Alaskan Experience: Learners explore the unique cultural and geographical aspects of our local and regional community.

For more in depth details on each benchmark, visit the “About” page.

KFS sends home lesson previews each week, which details the learning objectives for the week and includes what standards and benchmarks will be highlighted. We also provide updates for upcoming events and send out a weekly newsletter with images and a detailed overview of what our students accomplished.