Farm School is not a day care program. It is a thoughtfully planned educational enrichment experience designed around hands-on learning, practical life skills, seasonal themes, story, observation, and meaningful participation in the rhythms of a working farm. While children are, of course, cared for in a warm and welcoming setting, the purpose of Farm School is to provide a richer kind of after-school experience that helps them grow in confidence, responsibility, curiosity, and real-world understanding.

Farm School is organized into three age-based groupings so the experience can feel more developmentally appropriate and meaningful at every stage. Seedlings is for ages 3–4, Sprouts is for Kindergarten through 2nd Grade, and Buds is for 3rd Grade through 5th Grade. While the larger themes of the semester may be shared, each group is able to experience the farm in ways that fit their age and stage of learning.

Seedlings is the Farm School group designed especially for our youngest learners, ages 3–4. At this stage, the focus is on gentle hands-on learning, sensory exploration, stories, simple routines, early life skills, and meaningful opportunities to notice, help, and belong on the farm.

Not at all. Children do not need previous farm experience to participate.

Every child is different, and readiness is not only about age. Seedlings is best suited for young children who are ready to participate in a small-group setting with gentle structure, simple transitions, and hands-on experiences. If you are unsure whether Seedlings would be a good fit for your child, we welcome families to reach out and ask.

Because younger children often have different comfort levels with separation and new routines, we know families may have questions about this. Our goal is to help children participate as comfortably and confidently as possible, and we know some children may need a gentler transition than older groups. If you are considering Seedlings for your child and would like to talk through what participation might look like, we encourage you to reach out.

Because Farm School takes place in an active farm setting with group rhythm and outdoor movement, we strongly encourage children to be as independent as possible in toileting routines. If your child is still in process, we invite you to contact us so we can help determine whether the program feels like the right fit at this stage.

That is very common, especially for younger children, and we want families to know that we expect some children to need time. Farm School is designed to be warm, relational, and gently structured so children can grow in comfort and confidence over time. If your child tends to warm up slowly, that does not automatically mean the program is not a fit.

Each child receives a Between-the-Weeks Farm Rhythm with a simple home connection to help continue the lesson in a practical, family-friendly way.

We understand that family schedules, illness, and unexpected conflicts do come up. Because each session is part of a larger seasonal rhythm, we encourage families to attend as consistently as possible in order to get the fullest benefit from the program. When a child misses a session, we will do our best to help them stay connected through the Between-the-Weeks Farm Rhythm and any simple follow-up materials that can be shared.

Farm life does not stop when the weather changes, and many meaningful farm experiences can still happen in light rain or cooler conditions. We plan to continue meeting in a variety of normal weather conditions, with activities adjusted as needed. In the case of severe weather or unsafe conditions, families will be notified promptly if a session needs to be modified, postponed, or canceled.

Because Farm School is designed as a small-group learning experience, we generally ask that enrolled students participate independently so they can fully engage with the group and the rhythm of the program. In most cases, parents and non-enrolled siblings will not stay during regular sessions. That said, we do hope to offer occasional special gatherings or family-friendly opportunities on the farm where parents and siblings can be included.

Children should wear comfortable, weather-appropriate clothes that can get a little dirty, along with closed-toe shoes or boots suitable for farm activity. For younger children, an extra set of clothes can also be helpful on muddy, wet, or especially active days.

You can reach us anytime via our contact page or email. We aim to respond quickly—usually within one business day.

That is our hope. Founding families will receive first access to future farm learning opportunities as they develop. We hope to offer Family Farm Workshops & we will share those on our social media so make sure to follow us! Have an idea? Let us know!