Join the Anchored Institute and Farm family
Discover our diverse programs, transparent pricing, and straightforward enrollment process. Your journey with faith-centered, family-focused, farm education begins here.
Our programs
Anchored Institute and Farm looks forward to serving you and your family to grow in farm school and academia!
| Program | Details | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Farm school 2026-27 | K-12, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM | K-12 students, homeschooling families seeking foundational farm education (Tuition) |
| Enrichment classes | K-12, 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM Tuesdays & Thursdays (Academic support and class offerings TBD) | K-12 students needing academic support or additional class offerings (Tuition) |
| Worship and bible study | Saturday evening 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM | All ages, families seeking communal worship and biblical study (FREE) |
| Family fire bible | Family specific and development, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Families looking for dedicated Bible study and development (FREE) |
| Homesteading courses (TBD) | Saturday morning 9:00 AM | Individuals and families interested in practical homesteading skills (Fee) |
Pricing and packages
We offer flexible pricing options designed to fit your family's needs, ensuring access to our faith-centered education and unique farm experiences.
| Package | Included | Annual tuition | Payment Options | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 - 2027 Farm school - basic | Farm School (8:30 AM - 11:30 AM) | $1000.00 | 1-time payment upfront- $1,000 plus tax | Monthly payment- $125 month plus tax | *Venmo payment + 10% user fee Cash preferred |
| 2026-2027 Farm school + enrichment classes - plus | Farm School + Enrichment Classes | $1750.00 | 1- time payment upfront $1,750 plus tax | Monthly payment $220 month plus tax | *Venmo payment + 10% user fee Cash preferred |
| 2026-2027 Farm school + enrichment classes + farm share | Farm School + Enrichment Classes + Farm Share | $2000.00 | 1-time payment upfront- $2,000 plus tax | Monthly payment $250 month plus tax | *Venmo payment + 10% user fee Cash preferred |
Additional fees:
- Application fee: $100 per student ($250 max family)
- Lab fee: $75 (seeds, research, soil testers, etc.)
- Student starter kit: $40.00 (includes journals, pencils, markers, crayons, pencil holder, index cards, sticky notes, and work gloves, or you may provide your own)
- Middle-high school starter kit: $65 (includes starter kit plus tape measure, graph paper, and personal tool kit.)
How to enroll
Ready to join our community? Follow these steps to enroll your child or family in our programs at Anchored Institute and Farm. We're excited to welcome you!
Parent-teacher opportunities:
We are currently accepting resumes for parent-teachers and bookkeepers in exchange for tuition. Please email resumes with "RESUME- ANCHORED" in the subject heading to: rootedwithcharacter@gmail.com
Application process:
Applications for Farm School are available now!
Fill out the google form here OR contact our school office at 717-364-9269 for inquiries.
Tours and inquiries:
For tours or general inquiries, please email rootedwithcharacter@gmail.com with "QUESTIONS" in the heading. Please note: We have finished our construction project and warmly welcome scheduled tours! Contact us today to schedule your tour! For your safety, as a working farm on our homestead, uneven ground, animals, and interaction with wildlife and nature are to be expected.
Ready to plant roots with us?
Join the Anchored Institute and Farm community and experience faith-centered, farm-based learning. We look forward to growing together.