Name: First Day of School
Start: 2026-09-09T08:30:00-04:00
End: 2026-09-09T16:00:00-04:00

May 2026
Clothing Swap

May 31 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Zena Democratic School 84 Zena Road, Kingston, NY
June 2026
Graduation Picnic

June 6 @ 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Zena Democratic School 84 Zena Road, Kingston, NY

Join us in celebrating the class of 2026 and another year of self-directed education!
Last Day of School

June 12

School's Out for the Summer!
School Closed – Rosh Hashannah

June 16

School Closed - Rosh Hashannah
July 2026
Wayfinder Adventures Week 1

July 20 - July 24

Wayfinder Adventures Week 1 See Summer page for more info and to register
Wayfinder Adventures Week 2

July 27 - July 31

Wayfinder Adventures Week 2 See Summer page for more info and to register
August 2026
Wayfinder Adventures Week 3

August 3 - August 7

Wayfinder Adventures Week 3 See Summer page for more info and to register
ZDS Summer

August 24 @ 9:00 am - August 28 @ 3:00 pm

Join us for a week of ZDS-style fun: time to bask in the freedom of the summer sun, to be with friends, to read, to draw, to play, to catch […]
September 2026
Welcome Back Picnic

September 3 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

A potluck picnic at Forsyth Nature Center to kick off the new year
First Day of School

September 9 @ 8:30 am - 4:00 pm

First Day of School!

Parents’ experience of the school is a crucial factor in determining their childrens’ experience of the school. Children of parents who work hard to understand our philosophy, communicate with staff, attend events, and connect with the community usually get the most out of our program.

Students may receive a diploma if they elect to undergo our internal diploma process.