Summer Programs ~ 2023 ~ Register Now

***If you are registered for Summer 2023 you will receive an email approx. 2-3 days before your session starts with important and helpful information from our Education Director Bruce Frost.  You can also click here in case you missed it.  

***Weeks with openings as a of 8/1/23****

CIT - August 14, 21, 28

Creativity & Cooking  in Nature - August 14

Outdoor Adventures - August 21

Summer STEAM - August 28

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Family-Level Membership+ required to register and attend.  Buy your membership here today.

Connecting kids ages 3-15 to the natural world

At Friends of Holly Hill Farm, we seek to connect children to nature in a way that will stick with them for life!  During our summer programs children ages 3–15 make new friends, explore, adventure, and connect with the natural landscape and all of its wonderful creatures that inhabit it!   

Students experience life on a working certified organic and regenerative farm - plus explore surrounding conservation areas, meadows, woods, and Ice Pond.  Children may learn to care for our beloved farm animals, observe native wildlife, participate in sustainable farming, create art inspired by nature, get out and explore,  and use our unique natural learning space to explore science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) too!  

Our programs and curriculum are tailored to your child's specific age group.  Finding ways to engage and excite children from ages 3-15!  Our programs offer a way for children to "graduate" to the next level summer after summer and learn new things every year!  

2023 Sessions

Current membership is required to register and participate in all summer programs ($75)

Join or renew here today!

SUMMER HALF-DAY and FULL DAY SESSIONS + Early Drop off Available (MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED)

Early drop off 8 - 9 am

Half Day 9 am -1 pm (bring a lunch)

Full Day 9 am - 3 pm (bring a lunch)

(Ages 3-5, 6-8, 9-13, CIT ages 12-15) * see descriptions below for all programming)

Week 1:   June 5 - June 9

Week 2:   June 12- June 16

Week 3:   June 19 - June 23 (No sessions Monday, June 19, pro-rated fee)

Week 4:   June 26 - June 30

Week 5:   July 3 - July 8 (No sessions Tuesday, July 4, pro-rated fee)

Week 6:    July 10- July 14

Week 7:    July 17 - July 21

Week 8:    July 24- July 28

Week 9:    July 31 - August 4

Week 10:  August 7 - August 11

Week 11:  August 14 - August 18

Week 12:  August 21 - August 25

Week 13: August 28 - September 1

Family Membership support allows us to continue our mission of growing, teaching, harvesting, providing community programming, and conserving this precious land... today, and for years to come! In addition to private members-only access to our annual organic plant sale (one of the largest of its kind in the area), discounts on: workshops, vacation week children's programming, special events like Farm Fest - another great reason to become a family level member is early registration for our summer education programs!*  

SCHOLARSHIPS are available.  Submit your request here by February 4, 2023 to hear back before registration opens.  Scholarships can be applied for after this date as well.  We have limited funds and are only able to give up to 30% at this time.  We strive our best to make them available and accessible to all.  

Our Mission:  

The Friends of Holly Hill Farm strives to provide healthy, organically grown food for the local community, and to foster good stewardship of the land by educating all ages about the practices of conservation and sustainable farming in a welcoming environment. 

Serving our community for over 20 years!

Friends of Holly Hill Farm has been growing, teaching all ages, serving our community, and being good stewards of this land for over 20 years. In 2002, Frank and Jean White established the Friends as a 501(c) (3) non profit organization that operates Holly Hill Farm. The farm is set among historic 17th century farm buildings on beautiful conservation land in Cohasset, Massachusetts.

For Membership Related Questions - Click here

General Questions: 

Q:  How do I register?

A:  New families who have not registered in 2022 or 2023 will need to set up a household account.  Returning families simply login and make updates as needed and register.   We always recommend setting up your account, loading all your children's health forms, etc.. in advance of registration day to help save you the time!  

Q:  I tried preregistering but it doesn't recognize my email?

A:  If you already set up a household account on our registration site in 2022 or 2023, simply log in with the email you used.  You can reset your password if needed.  If you have not signed up for a program in 2022 or 2023 then set up a new account.  Issues resetting your password?  email us at programs@hollyhillfarm.org

Q:   My child has already done a program at Holly Hill Farm a few years ago, why can't I just login ? 

A:    We have a  new registration system and website.  All families/households are required to set up an account.  The good news is you'll use this for future registrations and your records can easily be updated here by you anytime!  Keep your login info handy as you'll need it again.  

Q:  What if I don't have my child's health care letter from their provider?  Or it is old?  Or they haven't had a physical yet this year?

A:  You must submit a letter to complete your registration online - the system will not let you skip this step.  State and local health administrations require us to receive and review these letters and visits/letters must be current (less than 16 months from the start of their program).  Upload the most recent copy you have when registering.  Later on go back into your child's profile and scroll to the bottom to upload their new new letter (make sure to do this by May 1, 2023).  

Q: I already uploaded their physician's letter on this site before.  Why do I need to again? 

 A:  Our system only keeps letters for six months.   We are required to review recent letters prior to each program.  As long as your letter/visit is dated less than 16 months from start of session you are registering for, it is good in our system for 6 months. 

Q:  I attached my child's physical/immunization letter and the window keeps popping up.  It doesn't say it was uploaded.  

A:  Sometimes the system does that due to a technical glitch - even though the upload went through correctly.  If for some reason your letter upload didn't go through it will prompt you to upload again at check out.  If it does not prompt you, then you are all set.  If it continues to give you issues you should make sure your file type meets the requirements it states.  (JPG, PNG, DOC, DOCX and PDF files accepted)

Q: Due to documented exemptions my child only has their annual physical letter but no vaccination records.  What do I do?

A:   Upload a copy of the physician's recent physical letter with the child's clearance to participate in school, or sports, camps (missing the vaccination records) and a copy of the religious exemption document. If you have questions direct to programs@hollyhillfarm.org 

Q: My child has allergies and/or may require medicine. Is there a form I need to complete?

A: Our Medicine Authorization Form, found on our program registration site should be completed by April 30, 2023.   FHHF staff can only administer EpiPens and inhalers. We do not administer any other form of medication. 

Q: Is this a drop off or can I stay with my child?

A: Summer programming is a drop-off program.  However, of course, if you child needs help easing in  we understand if they need a little help from you!  

Q: If the program(s) I want is/are filled is there a wait list?

A:  Yes, you can register for a waitlist for the week(s) you want on the registration site. We will notify interested applicants if openings become available based on the order received. We will contact you via email if a spot opens up.  We will give you a set amount of time to reply before we go to the next person.  Emails come from programs@hollyhillfarm.org "Friends of Holly Hill Farm Programs".

Q:  What if I'm interested in scholarship opportunities, do I need to register?

A:  Please complete a very brief scholarship form.  We will get back to you quickly with next steps - typically within a week. If you submit your request and register for a program and are later granted scholarship funding we can refund you the difference. Or you can choose to wait to hear about funding ability prior to registering.

Q: If I want to sign my child up for the same program for a few sessions will it be exactly the same program?

A:  For the weekly younger programs, they will have a familiar format every week but with different activities based on what's happening around the farm, in nature, etc. There will always be some kind of gardening and non-gardening activity.

Q: After I register, can I change my child's session?

A:  You will have the ability to go in and add the new program you want to register for on our new registration site.  The office will need to cancel any sessions you wish to cancel.  We charge a $100 administrative fee for cancellations or switching sessions and require written notice at least 3 weeks prior to the start of the session.  

Q:  I need to cancel my child's registration.  What do I do?  

A:  All cancellation requests must be received in writing at least 3 weeks prior to the start of your child's session.  A $100 administrative fee will be deducted from your refund.  If less than 3 weeks notice, no refunds are available.  In the unlikely event we can fill your spot on short notice, we will refund you minus the $100 fee. Send an email to programs@hollyhillfarm.org 

Q:  I have been called off the waitlist and now I want to cancel a week I had previously booked to take this new spot instead.  

A: Our cancellation policy applies and a fee of $100 will be applied or( if more than 3 weeks notice.).  No refund if less than 3 weeks before session start date.

Q:  I booked a week but want to swap it for another week that is available - can I do that?

A: Our cancellation policy applies to the original session you are now wishing to cancel.  A  fee of $100 will be applied prior to refund if you are cancelling more than 3 weeks from your program start.  If you are cancelling less than 3 week from the start of the program, there is no refund.  

Q:  We are on the waitlist.  How are we notified?

A:  If a spot becomes available we will contact you by email and you will have approximately 24 hours to reply (we will call if less than 24 hours and the session starts soon).  The email will state the deadline to reply.  If we do not hear from you we will go to the next in line.

MEMBERSHIP RELATED QUESTIONS

Q:  Members get early access?  How does that work?

A:  Current Members will receive early access to registration.  One day prior to the public.  Membership must be current through February 15, 2023 + to receive early access information.  The deadline to renew or join be included in early registration emails is noon February 6, 2023.   To renew or join click here.

Q: I'm a current member.  How does early registration day for members work?

A:  On member early registration day all members will receive an email with a special secret registration link Only this link will work.  Make sure you have not unsubscribed to our emails.  (If you unsubscribed we are not able to send emails to you).   Due to the volume of emails and questions on registration day we may not be able to assist you right away. 

Q:  I am a member and I didn't get the special member only email about early registration?

A:  Did you unsubscribe to our emails? If so you have asked to not receive our emails and we are not able to email you.  Is it in your spam or junk folder?  The email comes from Friends of Holly Hill Farm.   We will send a test email the Friday before member registration day - if you do not receive that email please email programs@hollyhillfarm.org.  Unfortunately due to the volume of calls and emails we receive on registration opening days we may not be able to assist you right away.   

Q:  What if I'm not a member or my membership expired? How can I be included in member early registration day?

A: New or rejoining members must do so by noon February 6, 2023 in order to receive early access communications.  No exceptions. Do so here. 

Q:  The registration site says my membership expired.  I just bought a membership here less than a year ago.  Am I not a member?

A:     Your membership is always good for one year from the date of purchase - wherever you originally purchased it - on our website, on our registration day, or in the mail. Our office oversees all membership gifts, enrollment and expiration dates and can assist you if needed.  Membership expiration dates are not accurate on our education program registration site.  Those arbitrary expiration dates were associated with the program you signed up for at the time and date stamped by the software.  You should ignore that date.

Q: What if I don't remember my membership status?

Check your email for our confirmation/thank you, our printed letter we mailed to you at the time you joined, or your credit card statement. Your membership is good for one year from the date of payment, You can complete this form if you cannot find this information and our office can provide that to you.  Contact us prior to February 1 to ensure we are able to get back to you in time for early registration.  

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