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
Seedlings Summer Camp - 2010
Our 2010 Seedlings (ages 5-6) summer program consists of one-week, half-day sessions:
August 2 - August 6 OR August 9 - August 13
AM: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
PM: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Cost: $185
All sessions are run by teachers.
Read about our Seedlings program: www.amherstbulletin.com/story/id/104272/
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!
Download a farm brochure:
www.cushycms.com/temporary_uploads/7090/Small Ones Farm 2010 camp brochure.pdf
These programs must comply with regulations of the Massachusetts Dept of Public Health and be licensed by the local board of health.
To register, please contact us.
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.
