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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.

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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.

We are hiring, join our team

LAKESIDE SCHOOL VIDEO

Discover what makes our school so special to the teachers, parents and students who work,
play and learn here at Black Kettle Farm.

Parents & Children Birth to 3 Years

Children Ages
1 & 2

Children Ages
4.6 to 6

Children Ages
3 to 4.5

Children Ages
4 to 6

LAKESIDE SCHOOL NEWS

2024-2025 enrollment is open

If you are interested in enrolling your child for the 2024-2024 school year, please give us a call at 518.963.7385 or contact us via email at admin@lakesideschoolinessex.com

Mountain Tots starts October 11, 2024

The Fall session of Mountain Tots starts October 11. Lakeside is offering this session FREE OF CHARGE for families with children up to 3 years old. Please register by sending an email to the administrator at admin@lakesideschoolinessex.com