Young Farmers

 

Young Farmers is for children ages six and seven to enjoy the outdoors while learning skills and responsibility. Activities include caring for animals, gardening, observing nature, and taking part in crafts. Each day of the four-day program focuses on one of the following themes: animals, plants, ecology (recycling) and nature.

 

When: June 14-August 26; weekly sessions run Monday through Thursday
Times: (A) 9 AM - 12 noon or (B) 1 PM - 4 PM
Fee: $150/week (members $135)

 

A Typical Day:
  • Circle time
  • Animal chores (feed and water the animals)
  • Snack
  • Farm activity and crafts/journaling

Special Projects/Responsibilities:
  • Cleaning maple sugaring buckets
  • Farm poetry

Registration:

Priority registration from January 15th through March 15 for members $75 or greater. To check on your membership status please send an e-mail to rfritz.ncorganic@verizon.net or check your farm account on-line to see the date of purchase of your last membership (membership expires after 1 year). 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 summer program.

 

Register Now!
(Priority Registration for members with a membership of $75 or greater until March 15, 2010)