Winter 2012 Children and Family Programs

 

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Pre-School Age Programs

 

HOW SWEET TO SIP SAP WITH YOUR CHILD (parent/child class)
Learn about maple syrup. Listen to a story, hike out to the sugar trees and visit the sugar shack. Finally, enjoy our own maple syrup on some fresh pancakes. This is a parent/child class.
When: Tuesday, March 20 or Thursday, March 22
Time: 10 - 11 am
Fee: $20 NM/$16 M for parent/caretaker +child

 

                                  
School Age Programs

Afterschool farmers
We offer a year-round afterschool program for elementary school students. Each afternoon the children help with the evening chores - feeding, watering and putting the animals to bed. They are also involved in vegetable gardening, greenhouse work and will explore the wildlife in the woods.

Memorial School students will be walked over to the Farm by NCOF staff (please leave a note with school and leave a note on the Farm's on-line registration form with your child's teacher's name)


Grades K and 1

Session 3: Wednesdays, December 7, 14, 21, Jan 4, 11 and 18

Session 4: Wednesdays, January 25, February 1, 15, 29, March 7 and 14

 

Grades 2 - 4

Session 3: Thursdays, January 5, 12, 19, 26, February 2 and 9

Session 4: Thursdays, February 16, March 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29

 

Grades K - 4

Session 1: Mondays, March 12, 19, 26, April 2, 9 and 23


Time: 3:15 - 4:45 pm
Fee: $135/6 classes (members $108)

 

FARMING FOR HOME SCHOOLERS AGES 5 - 11

Please join us for a year-round, hands-on program that involves children in our everyday Farming operations - from harvesting to putting the gardens to bed, from working in the solar greenhouses to getting ready for maple sugaring, from starting seeds in the greenhouse to transplanting seedlings into the vegetable garden. Every week we start the morning with the animals chores, feeding and watering. Over the course of the year children will get a deep insight into the varied aspects of work on a farm and to where our food comes from.

This is a drop-off program.

 

Mondays: Ages 7-11
January 23 - June 11
Time: 9-12 noon

Fee: $648 (members $513)

 

Tuesdays: Ages 5 - 8

January 24 - June 5

Time: 9 - 12 noon

Fee: $648 (members $513)

MAPLE SUGARING WORK EXPERIENCE Ages 11+
We are inviting middle school students to join Farm staff after school to collect sap, stack firewood, bottle syrup and take care of the animals. Be part of this exciting time at Farm year.
When: Tuesdays, Wednesdays and/or Thursdays; February 28 through March 22
Time: 3 - 5 pm
Fee: $82 NM/$66 M; 4 afternoons

 

 

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February Vacation Programs
                       
WINTER FARMERS K-Grade 4
Experience the Farm in winter. Care for the animals, enjoy the warmth of the greenhouse, learn winter crafts, make yummy treats and explore winter inthe woods. You'll be part of the opening maple sugaring season. Help tap the sugar maples if the weather is right.
When: Tuesday through Friday, February 21 - 24
Time: Session 1: 9 am - 12 noon or
          Session 2: 1 - 4 pm
Fee: $180 NM/$144 M; per session

FEBRUARY WORK EXPERIENCE Ages 11+
Middle Schoool students are invited to join the Farm staff during February Vacation to work in the greenhouses, caring for animals and help with maintenance. Students will be involved in the early stages of our maple sugaring operation.
When: Tuesday through Friday, February 21 - 24
Time: Session 1: 8:30 am - 12 noon or
          Session 2: 1 - 4:30 pm
Fee: $144 NM/$115 M; per session

 

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March Vacation Programs

 

MARCH VACATION FARMERS K - Grade 4
Shake off the winter blues and dive into spring. The farm is the place to be! The sap is flowing, we need lots of help! As the buds are swelling our animals are getting ready to give birth and our greenhouses are bursting with seedlings. New life everywhere! Jump in!
When:

Session 1: Monday through Thursday, March 12 - 15

Session 2: Monday through Thursday, March 19 - 22
Time: 9 am - 12 noon
Fee: $180 NM/ $144 M; per session

 

MARCH WORK EXPERIENCE Ages 11+
Middle Schoool students are invited to join the Farm staff during March Vacation to help with our maple sugaring operation, work in the greenhouses, care for our animals and their new arrivals, and help with maintenance. Students will be involved in all aspects of our maple sugaring operation. This is a very exciting time on the Farm. Join in and be part of this old New England Tradition!
When:

Session 1: Monday through Thursday, March 12 - 15

Session 2: Monday through Thursday, March 19 - 22

Time: 8:30 am - 12 noon
Fee: $144 NM/ $115 M; per session

 

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Family Programs

 

FAMILY TAP
Let's tap with the whole family. Learn how to identify a sugar maple, how the weather plays its part in maple sugaring. Then tap the tree, hang the bucket and if the weather is right watch the sap drip.
When: Saturday, February 25
Time: 10 - 11 am
Fee: $15 NM/$12 Mper registrant 10 years and older

 

HOW SWEET TO SIP SAP WITH YOUR CHILD Ages 3-5 (parent/child class)
Learn about maple syrup. Listen to a story, hike out to the sugar trees and visit the sugar shack. Finally, enjoy our own maple syrup on some fresh pancakes. This is a parent/child class.
When: Tuesday, March 20 or Thursday, March 22
Time: 10 - 11 am
Fee: $20 NM/$16 M for parent/caretaker +child

 

 

 

NM = Non member
M = Member                                                                          


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To check on your membership status please send an e-mail to tumbrell.ncorganic@verizon.net

If you would like to become a member or would like to renew your membership you can do so at the same time you sign up for a program.