School Year Programs
Whether spreading feed for our chickens or navigating the rope ladder in our woodland playscape, children in our programs learn by immersing themselves in nature and getting their hands (and often their clothes) dirty. They connect with peers, take guided risks, and develop their abilities, awareness, and confidence.
for children with accompanying adult
Family and Group Programs
Outdoor Explore + Play (ages 1.5-3)
Accompanied by their caretakers, our youngest farmers visit with our animals, explore our woods, and enjoy story time. Choose one or two mornings a week, or drop in for a session to try it out!
The Wee Farmers (ages 2-5)
This field trip opportunity for preschools, play groups, and friend groups offers seasonal activities such as exploring maple sugaring in winter and interacting with baby goats in spring. Runs year round.
for fully potty-trained children
Preschooler Drop-off Programs
Ages 3-5
Forest Gnomes
An authentic Waldkindergarten modeled after the 'forest kindergartens' of Europe, Forest Gnomes takes place in the woods and centers on child-led free play, imagination, and exploration. Runs September to May. Participants choose between two and five mornings per week.
Fridays on the Farm
Children in this program help our educators feed and water the animals, then spend time in our nature playscape in the woods. Offered Friday mornings, September through May.
Afterschool Programs
Grades K-4
Afterschool Farmers
Children participate in hands-on outdoor seasonal farm work and chores, using their body and problem-solving skills outdoors after a long day in school.
Afterschool in the Woods
Through woods-based play, nature hikes, and other outdoor activities, K-4 students are able to unwind at the end of their day.
Farming for Homeschoolers
Ages 5-10
Homeschooled children learn the basics of sustainable farming and assist with age-appropriate and fun farm tasks, such as daily animal chores, planting, weeding, and harvesting.
NCOF 4-H Club
Ages 8-18
Every Saturday from September through May, NCOF 4-H Club members have the chance to care for animals on the Farm, including baby animals in springtime. 4-H Club values hands-on learning and charitable works. For more information, email us at [email protected].
Learning
Never Stops
Children engage in active discovery on our Farm all year long. Explore our School Year Programs running from September to June for ages 1.5 to 14
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Essential
Program Info
Download our program handbook for must-read information on clothing, food, water, first aid, Covid-19, behavior policies, and more.
Essential Program Info
Download our program handbook for must-read information on clothing, food, water, first aid, Covid-19, behavior policies, and more.