Category: Farm Life
March 20, 2024

Experience Farm Life with Our Expanded Spring & Summer Programs

Farmer’s Helpers at Chip-in Farm invites everyone – from preschoolers to adults – to explore, discover and learn about farm life through our hands-on spring and summer programs.

This spring, we are excited to welcome 10 newborn baby goats to the farm! These sociable animals are gentle and curious, and love to cuddle.

Here is a listing of our spring and summer programs, with a link to registration at the end of each description.

Preschool Programs

Spring Little Farmers (Ages 2.5 – 5)

Little Farmers learn about farming through stories, games, crafts, and real farm work. They help care for baby goats, cows and our pony and miniature horse, DeeDee and Clyde! When chores are done, we play outside on the farm and in the surrounding fields and forest. The 4 week session meets on Mondays from 9am – 12am.

Session 1: 4/01 – 4/29 (no class 4/15)
Session 2: 5/06-6/03 (no class 5/27)

Goats & Giggles (Ages 1 – 5)

Toddlers and preschoolers will play, run and cuddle with our curious and playful baby goats. The farmers provide goat treats and an outdoor space to pet, hold, and take pictures. Class length is 45 minutes. Registration is per class; caregivers and siblings under 1 are welcome at no additional cost.

April 20, 9:00 – 9:45
April 20, 4:00 – 4:45
April 21, 9:00 – 9:45
April 25, 10:00 – 10:45
April 28, 9:00 – 9:45

Preschool Goat Yoga (Ages 2 – 5)

Join us for a yoga class that features our friendly baby goats. Led by a certified instruction, move, stretch, explore animal poses and play with the goats! Goat treats and cuddle time are also provided. Classes take place outside, so please dress for the weather and bring a yoga mat or blanket.

Class length is 1 hour. Parents & caregivers and siblings under 1 are welcome at no additional cost.

April 27, 9:00 – 10:00
May 9, 4:30 – 5:30
June 8, 9:00 – 10:00
July 16, 4:30 – 5:30

Summer Preschool Weeks (Ages 2.5 – 5)

Children will help care for the animals each day before we embark on our nature exploration. We will spend the majority of the day outdoor and in the barn so please be sure to dress for the weather. Children should bring a snack. This 4-day session meets on Tuesday – Friday from 9am – 3pm.

Session 1: 6/11-6/14
Session 2: 6/18-6/22

Grades K – 5 Programs

Spring Hired Hands (Sessions for ages K-2 & 3-5)

In this after-school program kids learn about the farm through hands-on activities, crafts, games, stories, and cooking projects. Kids should wear work clothes and old sneakers or boots and be prepared to get dirty! This 4 week session meets on Tuesday from 4pm – 6pm for Gr K-2 and on Wednesday from 3:30pm – 5:30pm for Gr 3 – 5. weekly for 4 weeks.

Grades K-2:

Session 1: 4/02-4/30 (no class 4/16)
Session 2: 5/07-5/28

Grades 3-5:

Session 1: 4/03-5/01 (no class 4/17)
Session 2: 5/8-5/29

The Horse Course (Ages K – 5)

This program features our friendly our pony and miniature horse, DeeDee and Clyde! It begins with horse safety, how to approach a horse, grooming and leading pony rides. We then learn obstacle courses, horse walking, horse education, and pony cart driving. This 4 week session meets on Thursdays from 3:30pm – 5:30pm.

Session 1 – 4/04– 5/02 (no class 4/18)
Session 2: 5/9-5/30

Spring Vacation Week (Grades K – 5)

Kids will participate in age-appropriate farm chores such as feeding and caring for the animals and searching for chicken eggs. They will also learn about the farm through hands-on activities, crafts, games, stories and cooking projects. Wear work clothes and old sneakers or boots and be prepared to get dirty! Bring a snack and lunch. This 4-day session meets on Tuesday – Friday from 9am – 3pm.

One Session – 4/16 – 4/19 (wait list)

Grades K – 5 Summer Programs

Farmer’s Helpers offers full and half day programs throughout the summer, with separate sessions for ages K-2 and 3-5. Kids will participate in farm chores such as feeding and caring for the animals and searching for chicken eggs. They will also learn about the farm through hands-on activities, crafts, games, stories and cooking projects.

Wear work clothes and old sneakers or boots and be prepared to get dirty! These 4-day sessions meet rain or shine on Tuesday – Friday. Full day sessions meet from 9am – 3pm, Half-day sessions meet from 9am – 12pm. Bring a snack for the half day, and a snack and lunch for the full day program.

Grades K-2

Session 1: 6/25-6/28
Session 2: 7/9-7/12
Session 3: 8/13-8/16
Session 4: 8/20-8/23

Grades 3-5

Session 1: 7/16-7/19
Session 2: 7/25-7/28
Session 3: 7/30-8/2 (wait list)

Teen & Adult Programs

Evening Goat Yoga (Ages 13+)

Join us for an outdoor yoga class featuring our friendly baby goats! Goat kids are naturally curious and playful and our little goats love to cuddle. While this may not be the most meditative and relaxing yoga class you’ve ever been to, it will surely be the most memorable.

Bring your own mat, blanket, or towel and clothing layers in case of colder weather. All yoga classes are taught by a certified yoga instructor. The class includes 50 minutes of yoga instruction with 10 minutes of goat cuddle and photos.

April 29, 6:00 – 7:00
May 4, 6:00 – 7:00
May 17, 6:00 – 7:00
May 24, 6:00 – 7:00

Moon Goat Yoga (Ages 13+)

This outdoor yoga class features our friendly baby goats against the backdrop of a full moon. Goat kids are naturally curious and playful and our little goats love to cuddle. While this may not be the most meditative and relaxing yoga class you’ve ever been to, it will surely be the most memorable.

May 24, 6:30 – 7:30 – Flower Full Moon
June 21, 6:30 – 7:30 – Strawberry Moon
July 21, 6:30 – 7:30 – Buck Moon
August 19, 6:30 – 7:30 – Sturgeon Moon
September 18, 6:30 – 7:30 – Corn Moon
October 17, 6:30 – 7:30 – Hunter’s Moon

About Farmer’s Helpers at Chip-In Farm

Chip-In Farm was founded in 1944 when Couvee family members “chipped in” to purchase a small farm in Bedford, MA. Today, a visit brings you back to a simpler time when food was local, and farms were family run. Visit our farm store’s website for information about our locally sourced products, recipes and nutrition facts.

Farmer’s Helpers Community Education Programs at Chip-in Farm strive to create a space of acceptance, community and connection to nature and the environment. We look forward to introducing your kids to life on the farm!

Experience Farm Life with Our Expanded Spring & Summer Programs

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