Children’s Programs
Children of all ages love being on our farm. Our children’s programs provide children with an opportunity to:
- Have fun in a safe and supportive environment
- Participate in a working farm
- Learn about the natural environment
- Develop a love of nature
- Feel a connection to the earth and a desire to care for it
Summer 2012
The farm is growing, but unfortunately, the length of each day is not. So, we are taking a year off from our children's summer programs to focus on expanding our farm. Keep us in mind for next year, though. We're cooking up a new program for 2013. If you would like to receive early notice of our 2013 summer plans, please contact us.
Seedlings and their families are saying….
This place is magical!
I wish I could go to Small Ones Farm camp forever!
Thank you for providing such a rich, nurturing experience…
Each day my daughter came home with treasures to share and memories to cherish…
Here's what it's all about:
Alongside our experienced teachers and farm staff, Seedlings assist with fun farm chores by feeding the chickens, picking up apple drops for the pig, and rotating the sheep in the pasture. Seedlings learn about nature and explore their imaginations by working in the children’s garden, harvesting fruit and vegetables, and hiking our farm trail. Children make their own creations using natural materials, including clay they have harvested from our stream bed. Seedlings make delicious treats with our naturally grown fruits, and enjoy a visit each week from a local scientist. Whether they are following a butterfly, singing a song, or digging in the garden, Seedlings have a wonderful time on the farm!
Read more about our Seedling program in The Amherst Bulletin and on a UMass Plant and Soil Science blog.
These programs must comply with regulations of the Massachusetts Dept of Public Health and be licensed by the local board of health.
School Visits
We host student visitors of all ages on our farm during the school year. Students have explored the farm by taking hikes on our trail, tracking bird species, exploring our vernal pool inhabitants, and helping to collect and boil sap to make maple syrup. Students have helped the farm by cleaning the orchard, creating a nature trail, weeding the pumpkin patch, and tending to the animals.
To set up a school visit, please contact us.
