LAKESIDE SCHOOL AT BLACK KETTLE FARM
where every day is an outdoor day
Lakeside School at Black Kettle Farm is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
By foot we explore the wilds; with hands we work together;
through love we connect to each other.
Balancing heart, head, and hands through adventures at Black Kettle Farm.
WELCOME TO LAKESIDE
Lakeside School at Black Kettle Farm is a Farm & Forest school, inspired by Waldorf education in Essex County, New York, serving families with young children. Situated amidst the Adirondack Mountains and the fertile farmland of the Boquet River Valley, our school provides an enriching natural setting for our many programs, including year-round child care, a farm- and forest-based Pre-K and Kindergarten programs, and a parent-child play group.
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LAKESIDE SCHOOL NEWS
Enrollment is now open for the 2025-2026 school year!
If you are interested in childcare or enrolling your child in preschool or Kindergarten for the next school year, please reach out to our administrator at admin@lakesideschoolinessex.org
There are no slots available in our 2025 summer program.
Community Barn Dance
Saturday, June 7th, 2025, 5-7:30 pm
🎶 Dust off your dancing shoes—Adirondack Two-Step is coming back to the big red barn at Black Kettle Farm for a toe-tapping night of SQUARE DANCING and all-ages fun! 💃🕺
We’re kicking off SUMMER the best way we know how: with live music, laughter, and dancing under the rafters. Bring the whole family (yes, kids too!) and swing your partner 'round and 'round. It’s a community celebration you won’t want to miss!
🌽 Food and drinks for sale
💵 Suggested donation: $5
👧 Kids 12 and under dance FREE!
This event is sponsored in part by the Essex County Arts Council.
Grab your friends, bring your neighbors, and let’s fill the barn with joy!
The spring session of Mountain Tots has begun!
This program is offered free of charge to families with children up to 3 y/o. Click here for spring dates.
This program is made possible by the generous support of the Glenn and Carol Pearsall Adirondack Foundation.
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Lakeside School at Black Kettle Farm
6 Leaning Road
Essex, NY 12936
(518) 963-7385
info@lakesideschoolinessex.org
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Updated September 11, 2024