Winter may seem like a time of hibernation and stillness, especially on a farm. In reality, there is much energy, magic, and adventure! We have created some wonderful, adventurous, creative, and exciting programs for children ages 3-12 - to fit ANY schedule! For February vacation programs click here.
Perfect if you're looking to attend our 9-week winter sessions, but you have some conflicting days. Or, if you'd just like to join us for a day a few days!
January 8 - March 18
Drop Off
9:00 am -12:00 pm
Available days: Mondays-Fridays
(see 9-week winter sessions for full description of activities)
Members receive discounts.
Sessions meet once per week
January 8 - March 18
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Drop Off
If you can't start January 8 and would like to join, sign up and we'll prorate your fee based on the date you start!
Available days: Mon-Fri
Sign up for one 9-week session or many!
Explorations, activities, and experiences may include:
Groups will be led by 1-2 experienced farm educators through a fluid, yet structured schedule that may include reading a story, hands-on learning, farming, ecological experiences, games, crafts, and more. Of course, there is always room for diversion, allowing educators to follow the children’s interests.
Membership required.
Sessions meet once per week
January 8 - March 18*
4:00 - 6:00 pm
Drop Off
Available days: Mon-Thursday
Sign up for one 9-week session or many! If you can't start January 8 and would like to join, sign up and we'll prorate your fee based on the date you start
Mondays
Healthy Cooking on the Farm
(ages 8-12)
There’s nothing like warm food on a winter evening, except for when you work with others around an outdoor brick oven or propane stove to create these flavors. Children will work with our farm health coach and educator to prepare recipes, which may include winter crops and various root vegetables, flatbreads, soups, baked goods, rice bowls, chips, and more. Children will also learn how to prepare foods safely and healthfully.
Tuesdays
Outdoor Exploration
(ages 5-7)
Children will explore and create within the secret areas around the farm, including the woods, meadows, and Ice Pond. Each outing will open their eyes to new places and possibilities as they learn to navigate, observe, and create within the winter settings of the farm. Children may be using compasses, building full-size shelters, creating winter fairy homes, tracking animals, and more.
Wednesdays
Outdoor Exploration
(ages 8-12)
Children will explore and create within the secret areas around the farm, including the woods, meadows, and Ice Pond. Each outing will open their eyes to new places and possibilities as they learn to navigate, observe, and create within the winter settings of the farm. Children may be using compasses, building full-size shelters, creating winter fairy homes, tracking animals, and more. These older groups will also learn how to cook simple foods over an open fire and build winter tools.
Thursdays
Winter STEAM
(ages 5-8)
Based on the many science themes of winter, children will experiment, engineer, solve problems, create art, write poems and stories, and more. Some of these themes may include formation of ice and snow, maple sugaring, winter farming, and animal shelters and habits.
Membership required.
* no sessions 1/15, 2/19-23
Sessions meet one day per week
January 8 - March 18*
1:00-3:30pm
Drop Off
Available days: Thursday
Sign up for one 9-week session or many! If you can't start January 8 and would like to join, sign up and we'll prorate your fee based on the date you start
See write up for our morning and afterschool sessions. Programs will be modified based on averages age of registrants
Membership required.
* no sessions week of 2/19-23
* If you have submitted in the past, you may be required to resubmit or complete if your child's original form has expired.
Due to the unpredictable weather of winter, we have built in two weeks of make-up days.
Winter sessions will not be held the week of February 19-23 due to February vacation.
We will host vacation week programming that you can register your child for separately!
We must have a minimum number of registrations in each session in order to offer. If we do not meet that number we will reach out to families and refund you.
We strive to make educational programming accessible to all ages. Tiered pricing allows families to choose the price that is right for their family, while also becoming more aware of the costs associated with putting on educational programs for each child. This program is voluntary and families are free to choose the tier that best suits their financial situation. If your family is able to choose a higher tier, it allows more children to access programming. Your support allows Friends of Holly Hill Farm to better utilize the charitable contributions we need to operate our non profit organization and continue with our mission of growing food for our community, educating all ages, and caring for this precious land.
Tier A: Cost to run program plus contribution to support tiered pricing
Tier B: Cost to run program
Tier C: Reduced cost
Please select the price that is best for your family. If you are able, please consider selecting Tier A. Families that register at this level help support other children’s participation in our programs.
WINTER 2024 - 9 Week Sessions
All programs require an active family level membership ($75) or higher to register and through duration of program. Membership is good for one full year.
To join or renew click here.
Tier Prices for Ages 3-5 and Homeschool
Tier A - $408
Tier B - $355
Tier C - $302
Tier Prices for Afterschool Sessions
Tier A - $304 (Cooking - $337.50)
Tier B - $270 (Cooking - $292.50)
Tier C - $207.50 (Cooking - $247.50)
Tier Prices for Ages 3-5: Animal Care, Storytime and Walk
Tier A - $19 Members/$24 Non Members
Tier B - $16 Member/$21 Non Member
Tier C - $13 Member/$18 Non Member
Tier Prices for Ages 5-12: AFTERNOON HOURS
Tier A - $16 Member / $21 Non Member
Tier B - $14 Member / $19 Non Member
Tier C - $12 Member/ $17 Non Member