Little Middle Folk School 2026

* Registration Opening March 10 at 11 a.m. of 2026 *

* To qualify as a LITTLE, your child must be a minimum age of 7 years old AND a rising 2nd grader to 11 years old AND a rising 6th grader

* To qualify as a MIDDLE, your child must be a minimum age of 12 years old AND a rising 7th grader to 17 years old AND a rising 12th grader

Every summer the Folk School opens its doors to young folks ages 7-17 for Little Middle Folk School, an opportunity for youths to take part in hands-on programs in dozens of arts and crafts. Participants are divided into two groups. "Littles" are rising second-graders to rising sixth-graders and "Middles" are rising seventh graders to rising twelfth graders. Little/Middle 2025 features 31 youth classes and spaces are limited.

• To qualify for Little, your child must be a minimum age of 7 years old AND a rising 2nd grader
• To qualify for Middle, your child must be a minimum age of 12 years old AND a rising 7th grader
• If room & board are desired for a student, s/he must be accompanied by an adult. Reservations must be made in advance due to limited space. To register for room/board please call 800-365-5724 after receipt of the email acceptance letter from the Folk School. You will receive this notification by email.
• Commuting students are required to bring a sack lunch. Please put your child’s name on their lunch bag. Drinks will be provided by the Folk School.
• Check-in for all Little/Middle students is from 7:30-9:00 on Monday, June 15 at the Festival Barn.
• Little/Middle runs Monday, June 15 - Friday June 19. Morning song and announcements start at 8:30 am. Class begins at 9:05 am and ends at 3:00 pm. Drop off and pick up will be in the Festival Barn for all students. Local students must be picked up no later than 4:30 pm. No aftercare program is available.
• Students (and parents/guardians) staying on-campus will check in Sunday, June 14 between 4:00 and 5:00 pm, and will depart Saturday, June 20 between 8:00 and 9:30 am.
• Confirmation of registration, a materials list, and a class schedule will be emailed at a later date.
• Little/Middle Cancellation Policy: The balance is due and no refunds will be made after May 18, 2025. If a student must be removed from the program due to a discipline problem, no refund will be given.
  
  

*Please remind your children to keep an open mind about their class assignments. Every effort was made to honor their choices and they will have fun while they learn something new.