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Ages 3 - 10 | Drop-off programs | March 31 - June 6

Spring on the Farm 2025

Spring is a season bursting with possibilities around the farm! The energy of birth and growth 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. Come explore and learn with us!


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Overview

9-Week Sessions

9-Week Sessions

9-Week Sessions

Spring Sessions meet once per week for 9 weeks.*  


March 31 - June 6, 2025 

No sessions during April Vacation the week of 4/21


Morning sessions for ages 3 - 5*

Mondays, Wednesdays, or Fridays

9:00 AM - 11: 30 AM


Afterschool sessions for ages 6-10*

Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays

4:00 - 6:00 PM


Homeschool sessions for ages 5-12

Thursdays 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Sessions ends May 29

(See registration site for pricing)


Interested in joining us after March 31?  No problem! Simply sign up online today. Email us at programs@hollyhillfarm.org.  We'll prorate the difference and refund you for the missed sessions. 


Note:  We must have a minimum number of registrations in each session in order to offer. If we do not meet that number we will reach out to families and refund you.  



*Monday sessions meet for 8 weeks due to Memorial Day holiday. Price accordingly.


*No sessions the week of April Vacation 4/21-25 


Registration Information

Tiered Pricing

9-Week Sessions

9-Week Sessions

We strive to make educational programming accessible to all ages. Tiered pricing allows families to choose the price that is right for their family, while also becoming more aware of the costs associated with putting on educational programs for each child at our non- profit organization. 


Tier C provides a reduced pricing option. If your family is unable to meet this level, we encourage you to apply to our Frank H. White Scholarship. While we have limited funds we may be able to offer up to 20% in funding.


A family-level membership or above is required for all families at the time of registration and through the duration of the program.

Spring Tiered Pricing

Sessions

Ages 3 - 5

Homeschool Session ages 5-12

Ages 3 - 5

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Ages 6-10

Homeschool Session ages 5-12

Ages 3 - 5

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Homeschool Session ages 5-12

Homeschool Session ages 5-12

Homeschool Session ages 5-12

Info & sign Up

Ages 3-5

Sessions meet once per week

March 31 - June 6, 2025

9:00 am - 11:30 am

Available days: Mon*, Wed, Fri

Drop Off


Explorations, activities, and experiences may include:

  • Plant and grow carrots, potatoes, greens, Three Sisters, tomatoes, and more
  • Dig deep into the world of compost and soil
  • Play with water and study its cycle and the part it plays in growth and erosion
  • Seek out pollinators and flowers that they pollinate
  • Perform farm chores like watering, weeding, and sifting compost
  • Create, play, and experiment


Groups 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 run for 8 weeks.

* No sessions April 21-25 and May 26


Tiered Pricing Info below.

Membership required.  

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Ages 6-10

Sessions meet once per week

March 31 - June 6, 2025

4:00 - 6:00 pm

Drop off program

Available Days

*Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs)

 

For 8-9 weeks, children (ages 6-10) will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of afterschool programs on the farm and its surrounding areas. These programs range from adventuring and creating in the outdoors to exploring nature to diving into building and innovation activities to cooking seasonal treats.


Note:  We must have a minimum number of registrations in each session in order to offer.  If we do not meet that number we will reach out to families and refund you.  


Tiered Pricing Info below.

*Monday sessions run for 8 weeks.

* No sessions April 21-25 and 4/26


Tiered Pricing information below.

Membership required. 

Healthy Cooking on the Farm

MONDAYS

4:00-6:00 pm

 

There’s nothing like food prepared from the garden, except for when you work with others around an outdoor brick oven or propane stove to create these flavors. Children will work with our farm health coach and educator to prepare recipes, which may include various spring crops as they become ready throughout the season, flatbreads, soups, baked goods, rice bowls, chips, and more. Children will also learn how to prepare foods safely and healthfully.

* No sessions April 21 and May 26

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Outdoor Exploration

TUESDAYS

4:00-6:00 pm

 

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 within the spring settings of the farm. Children may be using compasses, building full-size shelters, creating winter fairy homes, tracking animals, and more. These older groups will also learn how to cook simple foods over an open fire and build tools.


* No session April 22

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Spring Farming and Nature Exploration

WEDNESDAYS

4:00 - 6:00 pm
 

Our educational gardens and greenhouse will be busy with new life and growth, and children will get to be a part of this by preparing beds, planting, and caring for the wide assortment of vegetables and produce, some of which will be donated to local food pantries They will also have many opportunities to explore the spring connections between our gardens and the surrounding ecosystems by exploring nature and the amazing changes happening on the ground, in the water, and above them in the sky.


* No session April 23

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Farm Building & Inventors

THURSDAYS

4:00 - 6:00 pm
 

Children will learn how to build simple structures around the farm or to bring home. They will also be challenged to create fun and useful inventions that may meet needs on the farm or that stir their imaginations. Inventions and structures can range from water catchment systems or fences to floating a gnome on the Ice Pond or wild chain reactions.
 

* No session April 24

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Homeschool Ages 5-12

Sessions meet once per week

Session in process - welcoming new students!

Sign up today, and we will prorate you for any sessions missed.  Or contact our office to help with registration.

10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Thursdays

Drop Off


This program will be farm-, ecology-, and STEAM-based. It will incorporate activities and lessons that enable students to explore farming a wide variety of plants, as well as preparing and cooking much of this produce. Students will also learn how to harvest and prepare other resources on the farm and throughout the ecosystems. Being on the farm year-round will also give the students a sense of purpose and they will be integral in helping grow food for food pantries.


In addition, students will explore the science of nature, which includes animals, plants, water systems, geology, weather, ecosystems, fire, biomimicry, and more. These lessons may include different types of homes and habitats, communication, adaptations, climate change, structures of snow and ice, pollinators and bees, cooking skills and food uses, wild edible plants, and so much more.


Every week will also include some sort of adventure/survival skills activity, such as shelter building, orienteering, map-making, knot tying, and more. The group will establish their own space for outdoor living.


Since these explorations will also be STEAM-based, students can expect to use literature, arts, math, engineering, and games to dive deeper into concepts as well as to express themselves. Students will often design solutions to problems presented in lessons or found throughout the farm, such as water collection, erosion control, pest control, use of invasive plants, etc.


The time on the farm will also be about socializing and following children’s interests. The lead teacher and education team will modify lessons based on these needs and interests, as well as create new ones. 



Registration and Pricing

How to Register

Instructions

  1. Family level membership is REQUIRED to register for 9-week sessions* and must be active through the entire session you are registering for.  Join or renew here now.   If you are not sure when your membership expires contact us here.  
  2. Register!  (Note new families will need to set up their household account first)
  3. You will need to upload your child's physician's letter & immunizations to their profile** to register.
  4. You will be prompted to complete our 5 question Medical Form so that our teachers can best prepare for your child. **
  5. You will be prompted to complete our Waivers & Disclaimers Form **

 

**Notes about required forms:

If you have submitted in the past, you may be required to resubmit or complete if your child's original form has expired.  

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Schedule notes and info about late registration

Schedule notes:

Monday sessions are 8-weeks.  

No sessions the week of April 21-25, 2025

We will offer April Vacation programming that week. 


If you wish to join a session after it has started, sign up, email us and we'll prorate/refund you for the weeks your child missed.   

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Cancellation information

Note:  We must have a minimum number of registrations in each session in order to offer.  If we do not meet that number we will reach out to families and refund you.  


Our cancellation policy allows a refund 3 weeks or more prior to the program start date, in writing, minus a $100 administrative cancellation fee. 


If cancellation is requested in writing less than (3) weeks prior to the program start date, no refund can be made. In the event we have a waiting list for the program and can fill your spot we will refund, minus the $100 administrative fee.


Requests to swap sessions are treated as cancellations and follow the same policy.


 WEATHER RELATED CANCELLATIONS by FHHF

 In the event that Friends of Holly Hill Farm cancels or adjusts the program hours due to severe weather or circumstances beyond our control, we will notify families as soon as possible via email and text alerts. We will also try to post changes to our website as well. We encourage families to check their inboxes in the morning before heading to the farm. 

If two or more days are canceled due to weather in a one week session, families will have the opportunity to have the additional  days refunded, or the family can donate the amount to our nonprofit organization.



Email us to cancel

Tiered Pricing

What is tiered pricing?

What is tiered pricing?

What is tiered pricing?

 

We strive to make educational programming accessible to all ages. Tiered pricing allows families to choose the price that works best for their family, while also becoming more aware of the costs associated with putting on educational programs for each child. This program is voluntary and families choose the tier that best suits their financial situation. 


If your family is able to choose a higher tier, it allows more children to access programming. Your support allows Friends of Holly Hill Farm to better utilize the charitable contributions we need to operate our non-profit organization and continue with our mission of growing food for our community, educating all ages, and caring for this precious land.  

What are the tiers?



   

What are the tiers?

What is tiered pricing?

What is tiered pricing?

 Tier A:  Cost to run program + tax-deductible contribution to support tiered pricing*


Tier B:  Cost to run program


Tier C:  Reduced price


If your family is unable to meet Tier C pricing, you can apply for additional scholarship funding through the Frank H. White Scholarship Fund. Click here to apply



*Tier A: To calculate your tax-deductible donation amount simply deduct the Tier B cost from the Tier-A price you paid. 

9-week sessions

What is tiered pricing?

9-week sessions

Spring 2025 Sessions


All programs require an active family level membership ($85) or higher to register and through duration of program. Membership is good for one full year. 

To join or renew click here. 


Tier Prices for MORNING Sessions 

Tier A - $408   (Mondays $362)*

Tier B - $355 (Mondays $315)*

Tier C - $302  (Mondays $268)*


Tier Prices for AFTERSCHOOL Sessions

Tier A - $327   (Mon - Cooking - $322)

Tier B - $284   (Mon -Cooking - $280)

Tier C - $241    (Mon - Cooking - $238)




* Monday sessions run for 8 weeks and are priced accordingly.  Cooking Program costs  includes ingredients and materials.

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Friends of Holly Hill Farm

236 Jerusalem Road, Cohasset, Massachusetts 02025, United States

781-383-6565

info@hollyhillfarm.org

Friends of Holly Hill Farm is a 501c3 non-profit organization. 

Tax ID: (EIN: 01-0598057)

© 2025 Friends Holly Hill Farm, Inc.  

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