Daytime Farm School * Homeschool Farm Class * After School Farm Class
Farm School at Laughing Buck Farm goes year round, with breaks for holidays and school vacations. We are committed to kids being outside to experience all four seasons so we work, play and enjoy the seasons and the weather together. We have programs for kids of all ages so scroll down to see what we offer.
Together, we will:
*experience the rhythm of farm life and start each day with chores and greeting the animals
*work together to care for ponies, goats, chickens, pigs every day
*spend as much time outside as possible
*learn about farm life and nature with hands-on activities in the garden, orchard, and the natural world
*learn about nature's timeline with activities that are in tune with the seasons
*enjoy healthy, whole food snacks, as much from the farm as possible
Together, we will:
*experience the rhythm of farm life and start each day with chores and greeting the animals
*work together to care for ponies, goats, chickens, pigs every day
*spend as much time outside as possible
*learn about farm life and nature with hands-on activities in the garden, orchard, and the natural world
*learn about nature's timeline with activities that are in tune with the seasons
*enjoy healthy, whole food snacks, as much from the farm as possible
DAYTIME FARM SCHOOL--Tuesdays and Fridays
Farm School is on Tuesdays and Fridays from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Come one or both days. Drop in or sign up for the whole month. The cost is $20 for the three hour class. You must RSVP to attend (send an email to laughingbuckfarm at gmail dot com).
Tuesday Farm School
Tuesday Farm School classes are smaller and geared for older kids. It is drop off only for ages 3 and up.
FRIDAY Farm School
Friday Farm School classes are for the younger set, infants (with parent) up to age 7. Age 3 and up can attend on their own, parents are welcome to join their little ones.
Details:
*appropriate for ages 7 and up
*class size 10 TO 15 farmers
*three teachers on duty, along with older child 'helper' most days
*10 AM - 1 PM Tuesdays / Fridays
*$20 per 3-hour class
*$10 sibling discount
*healthy, whole food snack provided (usually popcorn cooked in coconut oil with a bit of salt)
*children pack their own lunches
*children should wear closed toed shoes or boots as they will be working with the animals
*please pack a jacket and an extra change of clothes each week
HOMESCHOOL FARM CLASS--First two Tuesdays of each month
Homeschool Farm Class sessions are for older children with a focus on growing a deeper understanding of life on the farm. The first hour will be spent with younger morning Farm School younger farmers as we work with horse care and riding. Then lunch and our lesson of the day. Tuesdays, sign up for two week session 12 PM - 3 PM. 2 classes $40 per session ($20 per class).
March Session: Tuesdays March 4th and 11th 12 - 3 PM
The focus for March is CHICKENS. We will learn about chicken behavior, breeds, care and feeding. Together we will clean the chicken coop together and paint the coop, creating an interactive art piece that the kids work on together.
April Session (Horses!) Tuesdays April 1st and 8th 12 - 3 PM
The focus for April is HORSES. We will work on horsemanship: leading, grooming, lungeing, and sitting the trot on and off lead. We will also get down and dirty with horse care: grooming, cleaning stalls and prepping hay and feed, trimming hooves and giving dewormer. And we'll also get our hands in the dirt in the garden, amending the soil and getting some Spring seeds in the ground.
May Session: Tuesdays May 6th and 13th 12 - 3 PM
The focus for May is BEEKEEPING AND GARDENING. We will learn about the importance of these pollinators and gain an understanding of the life of the colony. We have a bee suit for kids who are interested in getting up close and looking into the hive. We will also work in the garden together, planting, harvesting some Spring greens and making some projects for the garden
Details:
*appropriate for ages 7 and up
*class size 4 to 6 kids
*two teachers on duty
*12 – 3 PM
*2 classes at $40 per session
*$10 sibling discount
*healthy, whole food snack provided (usually popcorn cooked in coconut oil with a bit of salt)
*children pack their own lunches
*children should wear closed toed shoes or boots as they will be working with the animals
*please pack a jacket and an extra change of clothes each week
AFTER SCHOOL FARM CLASS--First two Mondays and Wednesdays of the Month
Are your kids interested in learning what is getting done out on the farm? We are creating farm sessions for the Month of April and May in which children will learn animal care and feed, horse care, grooming and riding as well helping us get the garden for this growing season. We will provide a snack of popcorn popped in coconut oil but please feel free to send one with your child. Sessions will be 4 classes offered on Monday and Wednesday ages 7+ and $65 per session ($16.25 per class).
April Session: Mondays and Wednesdays the 7th,9th, 14th and 16th 4 - 5:30 PM
The focus for April is animal care, horse care and riding. In the garden we will be amending the soil and prepping garden beds and sowing early start seeds. And of course there is time for chasing chickens, hugging goats and swinging in the hay barn.
Details:
*Mondays and Wednesdays 4 - 5:30
*appropriate for ages 7 and up
*class size up to 12 kids
*two teachers on duty
*4 classes at $65 per session ($16.25 per class)
*$10 sibling discount
*we start off with popcorn cooked in coconut oil with a bit of salt but children can bring their own snacks
*children should wear closed toed shoes or boots as they will be working with the animals
*please pack a jacket and an extra change of clothes each week