Autumn is both the season of bountiful harvest and change on the farm and in the surrounding habitats! The energy of discovering treasures in the fields and boxes, the colors blazing on the trees, the busy work of animals in nature (as well as the farmers) preparing for the winter vibrates through the soil and roots, in the air and water, everywhere young bodies can joyfully observe and explore. It is also a time of constant change and beauty.
Sessions meet one day a week for 8-10 weeks!
*No programming on Monday 10/9/23 in observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day
If you register AFTER sessions have started that's okay! We'll prorate your fee or refund you the difference!
Family level membership required to register and through duration of program.
Cancellations: in writing 3 weeks before the start of the program $100 fee. Less than 3 weeks, refunds can only be made if we are able to fill your child's spot (minus $100 fee).
Weather related cancellations
Do the many week sessions not work for your child's schedule? Or, want to find a fun way to try us out? One day programs might be just the fit! Ages 3-5 Wednesday mornings & Thursday afternoons. Ages 6-8 Thursday afterschool.
As part of Friends of Holly Hill Farm's goal to become a more diverse, equitable and inclusive organization, we have instituted tiered pricing for youth educational programming. This allows families to choose the price that works best for them, reducing the cost-barrier to our programs.
Everyone: Active family level membership ($75) required at time of registration and through duration of program.
* If you have submitted in the past, you may be required to resubmit or complete if your child's original form has expired.
September 11 - November 17
September Ages 3-5
Mondays*, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays
9:00 am - 11:30 am
For 10 weeks*, beginning September 11, children (ages 3-5) can be a part of this exciting fall energy on the farm! Not only will they learn about, care, and harvest (and even plant) seasonal vegetables and fruits and what helps them grow into healthy, organic food, they will also explore the connections every garden has with the rest of nature and even ourselves.
Explorations, activities, and experiences may include:
Each age group will be led by 1-2 experienced farm educators through a fluid, yet structured schedule that may include reading a story, hands-on learning, farming, ecological experiences, games, crafts, and more. Of course, there is always room for diversion, allowing educators to follow the children’s interests.
Monday sessions are 9 weeks. No programs on Monday, October 9, 2023. Prices reflected.
September 18 - November 16
Ages 6-8 (Tuesdays)
Ages 8-12 (Wednesdays & Thursdays)
Ages 9-12 (Mondays)
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Mondays*
September 18 - November 13
Outdoor Exploration & Survival Skills!
Ages 9-12
Children will explore and create within the secret areas around the farm, including the woods, meadows, and Ice Pond. Each outing will open their eyes to new places and possibilities as they learn to navigate, observe, create, and become more self-reliant. Children may be using compasses, building full-size shelters, making tools, learning about fire, knot tying, identifying flora and fauna, and more.
Tuesdays
September 19 - November 14
Outdoor Exploration & Creation
Ages 6-8
Children will explore and create within the secret areas around the farm, including the woods, meadows, and Ice Pond. Each outing will open their eyes to new places and possibilities as they learn to navigate, observe, and create. Children may be using compasses, building full-size shelters and fairy homes, looking for insects, and more.
Wednesdays
September 20 - November 15
Creativity and Cooking with Nature
Ages 8-12
Children will experiment with different artforms and cooking techniques while exploring the natural beauty of Holly Hill Farm. They may paint a meadow landscape with watercolors, draw the Tomato Barn with pencil or other tools, sculpt an animal out of clay, constructs leaf mandalas and stone and shell mosaics, and weave with grasses from the fields and marshes. They will also learn how to cook with produce they harvest from our gardens. In the end, they will create art for all senses.
Thursdays
September 21 - November 16
STEAM on the Farm
Ages 8-12
Children will use a variety of skills to meet needs on the farm, as well as in the ecosystem around it. They may learn how to build in the gardens, design water systems, use alternative farming techniques, and much more. Or they may be citizen scientists and contribute to ecological and conservation work through observation and data collection while also studying how nature can inspire and inform our decisions. This may include species studies, pondlife under a microscope, and bio blitzes.
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Monday sessions are 8 weeks. No programs on Monday, October 9. Prices reflected.
Tiered pricing means you can register your child at the level that works best for your family - regardless of which tier you select, everyone enjoys the same program!
As part of Friends of Holly Hill Farm's goal to become a more diverse, equitable and inclusive organization, we have instituted tiered pricing for youth educational programming. This allows families to choose the price that works best for them, reducing the cost-barrier to our programs.
Tier A: Above the standard cost to help make tiered pricing possible
Tier B: Standard Cost (what we normally charge for each participant)
Tier C: Below standard cost
Please select the price that is best for your family. If you are able, please consider selecting Tier A. Families that register at this level help support other children’s participation in our programs.
All programs require an active family level membership ($75) or higher to register and through duration of program. Membership is good for one full year.
To join or renew click here.
Morning Session Tier Prices
Tier A - $315 (Mondays - $287.50)
Tier B - $275 (Mondays - $247.50)
Tier C - $210 (Mondays - $182.50)
Afterschool Session Tier Prices
Tier A - $287.5 (Mondays - $260)
Tier B - $247.50 (Mondays - $220)
Tier C - $182.50 (Mondays - $155)