Special Events Calendar
Family Summit
We’re ecstatic to have Josh Rinz lead our Family Summit! He will share insight and guidance around raising a neurodiverse child. Parent/Guardians will participate in a presentation with Josh while children participate in group activities with our team. Josh will then lead a family activity followed by a voluntary parent support group. Lunch is provided! There is no charge for Trailhead Community Farm School students/families. The cost for community members/families is $25.00. Everyone is welcome!
A little bit about our guest speaker…
Josh Rinz is a highly regarded therapist and neurodivergence clinical specialist,
renowned for his expertise in therapy and parenting for families and individuals who are
neurodivergent. With a Bachelor of Sciences in Biology from the University of North
Carolina and a MA in Psychotherapy from Wilfrid Laurier University in Ontario, Canada,
Josh brings a unique blend of scientific knowledge and clinical insight to his practice.
As a clinical specialist in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention Deficit
Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Josh has dedicated his career to supporting individuals
on the autism spectrum, those with ADHD, and people with special needs. His passion
for this field is deeply personal, as he is also the parent of two young adults who are
neurodivergent. Considered one of Ontario's leading experts in this area, Josh offers
specialized support for parents seeking guidance in navigating the challenges and
celebrating the strengths of individuals who are neurodivergent.
Drawing from his background in zookeeping and biological sciences, Josh seamlessly
integrates Animal Assisted Therapies, horticultural therapies, and an understanding of
neurobiology into his work, tailoring solutions to the unique needs of each individual
and family. His practical, solution-focused approach has earned him recognition, with
families from around the world attending his workshops and groups.
Josh firmly believes in the inherent potential of every individual to lead a fulfilling life,
and he finds great joy in empowering parents to support their children who are
neurodivergent. Outside of his professional endeavors, Josh enjoys gardening, quality
time with his family, attending sci-fi conventions, and embarking on culinary adventures
in search of the region's best brunch spots.
Virtual Introduction to Trailhead Community Farm School
Join our team to learn about the many ways Trailhead Community Farm School is different from other programs! Hear about our academic approach for neurodivergent students as well as support for the family as a whole. Bring your questions! We can’t wait to meet you!
1st Annual Dandelion Festival! Celebration of Earth Day and Autism Acceptance Month
Mark your calendar! We will have a low country boil, vendors, interactive educational sessions, and live music! Join us for this celebration of Earth Day and Autism Acceptance Month! You won’t want to miss it!
Virtual Parent/Caregiver Support Group
Join Courtney Eidson, Founder and Executive Director, for this FREE virtual parent support group! Everyone is welcome! Bring your questions and ideas to share with other parents/caregivers.
Virtual Introduction to Trailhead Community Farm School
Meet our team and learn about our program, such as admissions criteria, a typical day, and support available to students and families. Bring your questions! We look forward to seeing you!
TCFS Family Summit
Join us for our first Family Summit!
Everyone is welcome!
What is it?
Each quarter we will host an event for the whole family that incorporates the four components of Trailhead Community Farm School: Academic, Clinical, Outdoor Adventure and Farm, and Community.
We will have presentations from our clinical and academic teams as well as outside providers.
What is the purpose?
To provide educational opportunities for our students and families as well as for community members. Topics of presentations and activities will vary from event to event but revolve around the topic of Autism and ADHD. This opportunity will allow students and families to work together on building stronger relationships and improve communication skills while having fun together and likely trying new adventures and activities!
Cost
$25 per family without a student enrolled at Trailhead CFS
Lunch is included- we will have a chili cook off, so let us know if you would like to participate in the competition!
An Introduction to Trailhead Community Farm School with Courtney Eidson - Executive Director and Founder of Trailhead Community Farm School.
Join the Trailhead Team for a FREE Webinar where they will introduce Trailhead Community Farm School. If you have been curious about TCFS for your own child/children, or if you know a child that could potentially benefit from this type of school setting, come join us or pass the word along! This is just an information session, so feel free to come with all of your questions. We look forward to seeing you there! To sign up for the webinar, please fill out the form below.
An Introduction to Trailhead Community Farm School with Courtney Eidson - Executive Director and Founder of TCFS.
Join our Executive Director and Founder Courtney Eidson for a FREE Webinar where she will introduce Trailhead Community Farm School. If you have been curious about TCFS for your own child/children, or if you know a child that could potentially benefit from this type of school setting, come join us or pass the word along! This is just an information session, so feel free to come with all of your questions. We look forward to seeing you there! To sign up for the webinar, please fill out the form below.
TCFS Free Virtual Support Group for Parents/Guardians of Teens with ADHD and/or Autism.
Trailhead Community Farm School Virtual Parent Support Group
About the Session:
Monday, January 22, 2024 from 6-7pm EST
FREE
Virtual, hosted via Zoom
Connect with other parents and experts from Trailhead Community Farm School (TCFS) for this one-hour FREE virtual support group for parents of teens with ADHD and/or Autism.
Although this webinar is designed for parents of Middle School students, community members and parents of other neurodiverse children are welcome to join!
The goal of TCFS is to educate and engage the entire community to support neurodiverse youth.
Meet the Facilitator:
Christi Foster, LISW-CP
Social Worker
Christi Foster is a Licensed Independent Social Worker with extensive experience working with children and families. As a social worker at Spartanburg High School, she currently provides guidance and support to the students, staff and family members. Christi also provides therapeutic support through her role as a private clinician and a member of the team at Spartanburg Regional Hospice. Christi’s desire to empower and support others has been recognized by her clients as well as the community. She is excited to support the families of Trailhead Community Farm School!
Register Here:
TCFS Academic Webinar Series - “What on Earth is Experiential Education??” with Julie Butler - Academic Director and Founding Member at Trailhead Community Farm School
Free Academic Webinar - “What in the World is Experiential Education” from Trailhead Community Farm School Academic Director Julie Butler
Tuesday, January 16, 6-7pm
TCFS Free Virtual Support Group for Parents/Guardians of Teens with ADHD and/or Autism.
Trailhead Community Farm School Virtual Parent Support Group
About the Session:
Saturday, January 13 from 10-11am Eastern time
FREE
Virtual, hosted via Zoom
Connect with other parents and experts from Trailhead Community Farm School (TCFS) for this one-hour FREE virtual support group for parents of teens with ADHD and/or Autism.
Although this webinar is designed for parents of Middle School students, community members and parents of other neurodiverse children are welcome to join!
The goal of TCFS is to educate and engage the entire community to support neurodiverse youth.
Meet the Facilitator:
Christi Foster, LISW-CP
Social Worker
Christi Foster is a Licensed Independent Social Worker with extensive experience working with children and families. As a social worker at Spartanburg High School, she currently provides guidance and support to the students, staff and family members. Christi also provides therapeutic support through her role as a private clinician and a member of the team at Spartanburg Regional Hospice. Christi’s desire to empower and support others has been recognized by her clients as well as the community. She is excited to support the families of Trailhead Community Farm School!
Register Here:
TCFS Clinical Webinar Series - “My Child was Diagnosed with Autism…. Now What??” with Courtney Eidson
Join us on Tuesday, January 9 from 6-7pm for our first FREE clinical webinar of 2024 with “My Child was Diagnosed with Autism…. Now What??”. This webinar will be brought to us by our Executive Director, Courtney Eidson, and will be the first in a series of monthly clinical webinars throughout the year as part of Trailhead’s commitment to community outreach. Fill out the form below and we will send you the info to the webinar. We hope to see you there!
Grand Opening Event
Join us to celebrate the GRAND OPENING of Trailhead Community Farm School.
Save the date. Details to be announced.
Understanding Your Middle Schooler and ADHD
[Free Webinar]
About the Session:
NEW DATE: Monday, October 30, 2023 from 6:30-7:30pm Eastern time
FREE
Virtual, hosted via Zoom
Connect with other parents and experts from Trailhead Community Farm School (TCFS) for this one-hour FREE community education webinar to learn how ADHD impacts middle school students, and how you can support your neurodivergent student through the middle school years.
Although this webinar is designed for parents of Middle School students, community members are welcome to join! The goal of TCFS is to educate and engage the entire community to support neurodiverse youth. Whether you own a business, volunteer in your community, or simply strive to be a friendly neighbor, you’ll find helpful information in this webinar.
Meet the Keynote Speaker:
Courtney Eidson, LISW-CP
Founder/Executive Director of Trailhead Community Farm School
For as long as she can remember, Courtney has had the dream of starting an outdoor program. It started with her time as a counselor at summer camp: the new experiences, friends made, outdoor adventures, lessons learned, and wonderful memories stuck with her through the years.
Courtney holds both Bachelor and Master of Social Work degrees from Winthrop University in Rock Hill, S.C. Professionally, she has served as a residential staff member at two outdoor programs, case manager in the medical field and state agencies, therapist at a psychiatric residential facility as well as a farm-based therapeutic boarding school. She has also owned and operated a private practice. Courtney also serves on the Board of Directors for the Autism Society of South Carolina.
Register Here:
Academic Interventions for Students with ADHD
[Free Webinar]
About the Session:
Thursday, October 26, 2023 from 6:30-7:30pm Eastern time
FREE
Virtual, hosted via Zoom
Connect with other parents and experts from Trailhead Community Farm School (TCFS) for this one-hour FREE community education webinar to learn how ADHD impacts middle school students, and how parents and educators can support neurodivergent students through the middle school years, with unique approaches to academic intervention.
Although this webinar is designed for parents (and educators) of Middle School students, community members are welcome to join! The goal of TCFS is to educate and engage the entire community to support neurodiverse youth. Whether you own a business, volunteer in your community, or simply strive to be a friendly neighbor, you’ll find helpful information in this webinar.
Meet the Keynote Speakers:
Julie Butler, M.Ed.
Academic Director and Teacher
Trailhead Community Farm School
Chris Butler, MAT
Outdoor Programming Director and Teacher
Trailhead Community Farm School
Register Here:
October Parent Support Group [Virtual]
[Free Virtual Session]
About the Session:
Tuesday, October 24, 2023 from 6:30-7:30pm Eastern time
FREE
Virtual, hosted via Zoom
Connect with other parents and experts from Trailhead Community Farm School (TCFS) for this one-hour FREE virtual support group for parents of teens with ADHD and/or Autism.
Although this webinar is designed for parents of Middle School students, community members and parents of other neurodiverse children are welcome to join!
The goal of TCFS is to educate and engage the entire community to support neurodiverse youth.
Meet the Facilitator:
Christi Foster, LISW-CP
Social Worker
Christi Foster is a Licensed Independent Social Worker with extensive experience working with children and families. As a social worker at Spartanburg High School, she currently provides guidance and support to the students, staff and family members. Christi also provides therapeutic support through her role as a private clinician and a member of the team at Spartanburg Regional Hospice. Christi’s desire to empower and support others has been recognized by her clients as well as the community. She is excited to support the families of Trailhead Community Farm School!
Register Here:
Car Show for Charity
Bethesda United Methodist Women have selected Trailhead Community Farm School as the charity to receive proceeds from their annual Car Show! The event includes a craft fair, door prizes, pumpkin patch, and food. Stop by to show your support!
October Parent Support Group [Virtual]
[Free Virtual Session]
About the Session:
Tuesday, October 10, 2023 from 6:30-7:30pm Eastern time
FREE
Virtual, hosted via Zoom
Connect with other parents and experts from Trailhead Community Farm School (TCFS) for this one-hour FREE virtual support group for parents of teens with ADHD and/or Autism.
Although this webinar is designed for parents of Middle School students, community members and parents of other neurodiverse children are welcome to join!
The goal of TCFS is to educate and engage the entire community to support neurodiverse youth.
Meet the Facilitator:
Courtney Eidson, LISW-CP
Founder/Executive Director, Trailhead Community Farm School
For as long as she can remember, Courtney has had the dream of starting an outdoor program. It started with her time as a counselor at summer camp: the new experiences, friends made, outdoor adventures, lessons learned, and wonderful memories stuck with her through the years.
Courtney holds both Bachelor and Master of Social Work degrees from Winthrop University in Rock Hill, S.C. Professionally, she has served as a residential staff member at two outdoor programs, case manager in the medical field and state agencies, therapist at a psychiatric residential facility as well as a farm-based therapeutic boarding school. She has also owned and operated a private practice. Courtney also serves on the Board of Directors for the Autism Society of South Carolina.
Register Here: [coming soon]
Barbecue Bash
September 28, 5:30PM
Featuring:
Silent Auction
BBQ Dinner from Henry’s Smokehouse
Cash Bar Available
Tours of Trailhead Community Farm School
Meet the TCFS Team
Bonus Opportunity:
Bring gently used sneakers to donate. More info at: https://gotsneakers.com/
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Chipotle Fundraiser Night
We need your support! Dine and donate! Enjoy your favorite Chipotle order (at no extra cost to you) and Chipotle will donate 35% of sales to Trailhead Community Farm School!
Panera Fundraiser Night
We need your support! Dine and donate! Enjoy your favorite Panera order (at no extra cost to you) and Panera will donate 20% of sales to Trailhead Community Farm School!
Understanding Your Middle Schooler and ADHD
[Free Webinar]
About the Session:
Tuesday, August 1, 2023 from 6:00-7:00pm Eastern time
FREE
Virtual, hosted via Zoom
Connect with other parents and experts from Trailhead Community Farm School (TCFS) for this one-hour FREE community education webinar to learn how ADHD impacts middle school students, and how you can support your neurodivergent student through the middle school years.
Although this webinar is designed for parents of Middle School students, community members are welcome to join! The goal of TCFS is to educate and engage the entire community to support neurodiverse youth. Whether you own a business, volunteer in your community, or simply strive to be a friendly neighbor, you’ll find helpful information in this webinar.
Meet the Keynote Speaker:
Courtney Eidson, LISW-CP
Founder/Executive Director of Trailhead Community Farm School
For as long as she can remember, Courtney has had the dream of starting an outdoor program. It started with her time as a counselor at summer camp: the new experiences, friends made, outdoor adventures, lessons learned, and wonderful memories stuck with her through the years.
Courtney holds both Bachelor and Master of Social Work degrees from Winthrop University in Rock Hill, S.C. Professionally, she has served as a residential staff member at two outdoor programs, case manager in the medical field and state agencies, therapist at a psychiatric residential facility as well as a farm-based therapeutic boarding school. She has also owned and operated a private practice. Courtney also serves on the Board of Directors for the Autism Society of South Carolina.
Register Here: