Summer at the Farm for children 30 months to 11 years (Check back 2/1/2024 for registration information
Summer programs are offered for 30 month olds with their adult and for preschoolers and school age children through grade four attending on their own. Classes for grade school children offer the farm experience with an additional emphasis on topics ranging from science to history to culinary arts and woodworking.
PLEASE NOTE:
- Due to the outdoor nature of the summer program, children with severe allergies involving Epipens can not be accommodated except in the Adult & Child Together classes.
- Preschool aged children with special needs may be eligible for assistance through grant funds. Call for more information.
- If your child has been to Kindergarten, they participate in school age classes.
- If your child is not 3 yet – they would participate in adult/child together classes.
- Once registered, there is a $50 fee for cancellations.
- After registration, you will receive name tags and more information the week before your class begins.
- The log in page for TUIO is app.tuiopay.com You can enter your login credentials on this page to access your account. If you need a password reset you can click the Forgot Password to request an email with a new password. If you have any difficulty accessing the account you can contact TUIO at support@tuiopay.com to assist.
- Classes are held outside in all types of weather (rain or shine), so please dress accordingly. Our indoor classroom and barn are used sparingly.
- If your child has an IEP or needs a helper please let us know.
Adult & Child Together Classes - check back 2/1/24 for spring and summer classes. More adult/child together classes are found under the adult/child together classes tab.
Children 30 months-4 years and their adult will help feed the animals, plant seeds, gather eggs and more! Adults will gain insights on helping children grow in curiosity, confidence and caring. One adult per child but one adult can bring two children. Please choose one session or the other – not both this year.
Friday mornings • 9:00am - 11:30am • 5 weeks • $150
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Classes for School-Age Children - check back 2/1/24 for registration information
All school-age classes include basic farm activities as well as the special area of interest described below. Classes are held from 1-3:30 or 1:10-3:40. 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. Check back February 1st, 2024 for next summer’s registration date.
Science completing K-2nd grade
5-day class • $145 (3-day class $87)
Each day a special focus with hands-on science projects related to the farm.
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Art completing K-2nd grade
5-day class • $145
Outdoor art lessons – paint, clay, pastels, “seeing and doing.”
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Cooking completing K-2nd grade
5-day class • $145
Cooking with natural grains and farm produce. Learn the fun of making things yourself from scratch; eat your own work.
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Woodworking completing K-2nd grade
5-day class • $145
Learn to measure, saw and pound. Bring home your own project and creations.
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Nature Study completing K-2nd grade
5-day class • $145 (3-day class. $87)
Explore the surrounding woods, meadows and ponds. Discover the wonder of the natural world!
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History on the Farm completing 3rd-4th grade
5-day class • $145
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.
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Classes for Preschool-Age Children - all classes are filled at this time.
Basic learn-by-doing for 3-5 years, pre-kindergarten. Children feed animals and do all of the basic farm activities plus have different focus activities each day. Times are listed on each class. These are drop off classes. Check back February 1st, 2024 for next summer’s registration date. NOTE: Limit of two sessions per child.
PRESCHOOL MORNING SESSIONS (9-11:30 am)
A1 - June 5-July 6 5 weeks • 9 days
9:00 - 11:30am
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A2 - July 10 - 20 2 weeks • 8 days
9:00 - 11:30am
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A3 - July 24-Aug 3 2 weeks • 8 days
9:00 - 11:30am
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A4 - August 7 - 17 2 weeks • 8 days
9:00 - 11:30am
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