SUMMER 2027 PRESCHOOL AND SCHOOL AGE - check back 2/1/27 for registration date and time Adult/child together registration was held on 2/17/26 at 8am - wait list only

Summer programs are available for children from 30 months old with an adult, preschoolers, and school-age children up to grade four. The classes for grade schoolers include a farm experience and more focused activities in science, history, culinary arts, or woodworking.

Key Notes:

  • Children with severe allergies requiring EpiPens can only be accommodated in Adult & Child Together classes.
  • Children who turn 5 before September 1, 2025 are eligible for school-age classes.
  • Children turning 5 after September 1, 2025 are the correct age for preschool classes.
  • Children under 3 participate in Adult & Child Together classes.
  • A child must be 3 by the start of class for preschool age classes.
  • A $50 cancellation fee applies after registration. TUIO fees are non-refundable.
  • If you cancel within two weeks of the class start date, no refunds will be given.
  • Further details, such as name tags, will be mailed the week before classes begin.
  • Classes are held outdoors in all weather, so proper attire is needed; indoor spaces are used minimally.
  • Children with an IEP or those needing a helper need to email us after registration because Preschool children with special needs may qualify for grant-funded assistance and in order to best serve that child.
  • reach out to us at [email protected] with questions.
  • For account issues, contact TUIO at [email protected]
Adult & Child Together
School-Age Children
Summer Preschool

Please note: Summer Adult & Child Together class registration has moved here.

Spring/Summer adult/child class registration – check back 2/1/27 for registration dates

SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN - Summer 2026 for example only. Check back 2/1/27 for summer 2027 dates and times.

All school-age classes include basic farm activities (feeding animals, snack, hikes, etc.) as well as the special area of interest described below. Classes are held from 1-3:30 or 1:15-3:45 to stagger the start times . Children are dropped off for these classes. Age range for each class is listed under the name of the class. Children can attend more than one class. 

Science 5yo prior to 9/1/25-completing 2nd grade

5-day class • $160

Each day a special focus with hands-on science projects related to the farm.

Art 5yo prior to 9/1/25-completing 2nd grade

5-day class • $160

Outdoor art lessons – paint, clay, pastels, “seeing and doing.” 

Cooking 5yo prior to 9/1/25-completing 2nd grade

5-day class • $160

Cooking with natural grains and farm produce. Learn the fun of making things yourself from scratch; eat your own work.

Woodworking 5yo prior to 9/1/25-completing 2nd grade

5-day class • $160

Learn to measure, saw and pound. Bring home your own project and creations.

Nature Study 5yo prior to 9/1/25-completing 2nd grade

5-day class • $160

Explore the surrounding woods, meadows and ponds. Discover the wonder of the natural world!

History on the Farm completing 3rd-4th grade

5-day class • $160

Use the tools of old time farmers and pioneers to care for animals and prepare food. Discover how Native Americans lived off the land and what was here before people arrived.

Classes for Preschool-Age Children - Summer 2026 for example only. Check back 2/1/27 for registration dates and times.

Basic learn-by-doing for 3-5 years, pre-kindergarten age. (children must be 3 by the start of class and if they are 5, they can not have turned 5 prior to 9/1/25) Children feed animals and do all of the basic farm activities plus have different age appropriate focus activities each day.  Times are listed on each class but we do have staggered starts so some will be 9 – 11:30 (green) and some will be 9:15 – 11:45 (yellow). Children are dropped off for these classes. NOTE: Limit of two sessions per child. 

PRESCHOOL MORNING SESSIONS (9-11:30 am)

A1 - June 8-July 9 5 weeks • 10 days each class

9:00 - 11:30am

A2 - July 13 - 23 2 weeks • 8 days

9:00 - 11:30am

A3 - July 27-Aug 6 2 weeks • 8 days

9:00 - 11:30am

A4 - August 10 - 20 2 weeks • 8 days

9:00 - 11:30am
PRESCHOOL AFTERNOON SESSIONS (1-3:30pm)

B1 - July 13 - 24 2 weeks • 9 days

1:00 - 3:30 pm

Week One: Mon-Thur
Week Two: Mon-Fri

B2 - July 27 - August 7 2 weeks • 9 days

1:00 - 3:30 pm

Week One: Mon-Thur
Week Two: Mon-Fri