Spring 2013 Programs at Crimson & Clover Farm
Join us in celebrating spring at Crimson and Clover Farm in Florence!
The Farm Education Collaborative is excited to lead a wide array of workshops and programs this growing season at Crimson & Clover Farm. Whether you're an adult looking to learn a new farm skill or a preschooler hoping plant your first garden, there's something for you at Crimson and Clover this spring.
All programs take place at the farm at 215 Spring Street in Florence, a part of the Northampton Community Farm.
Financial Aid is generously provided by Grow Food Northampton. Please download the application here.
CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS:
MONDAYS
Home school Planters Program for ages 6 to 10, 10am to 12noon
$155-$200 sliding scale for 10 weeks - April 22 - July 1 (no program Memorial Day)
Activities will include preparing delicious snacks with garden fresh produce, helping with planting and harvesting in the garden, farm animal activities, and more. Join us as we integrate curriculum through hands-on farm activities, games, art, songs, and group work.
After school Farm Club for ages 8 to 12, 3:30-5:00 pm
$85 - 130 sliding scale for 7 weeks - April 29 - June 17
Join us after school for some farm fun. We'll explore farm and field while assisting the Crimson & Clover farmers with planting spring crops, hands-on projects, farm animal chores, cooking, and more. Each week will include preparing and enjoying a tasty, farm snack together.
WEDNESDAYS
Parent/ Child Little Growers Morning Program for ages 0 to 5, 10:00-11:30 am
$85-130 sliding scale for 7 weeks - May 8 - June 19
Join us for a morning of planting and playing in the fields as we discover garden secrets, farm friends, and sweet treats! We will prepare and eat snack using our freshly gathered ingredients, visit with the animals, play in the garden, and join in a circle of story and song.
FRIDAYS
Preschool Mornings on the Farm for ages 3 to 6, 9:00-11:00 am
$85 - 130 sliding scale for 7 weeks - May 10 - June 21
We invite your littlest farmers to join us for a morning of fun and learning together on the farm. We will prepare and eat snack using freshly gathered ingredients from the fields and gardens, visit with the animals, create farm-inspired art, and then join in a circle of story and song.
We must register a minimum of 7 preschoolers to offer this program so spread the word!!
* Register 2 or more siblings for a children's program and receive $10 off total tuition price.
* Refer another family to our programs and receive 10% off of your tuition. See registration form for details.
Financial aid to low-income individuals and households made possible by Grow Food Northampton.
Register here for Fall Programs at Crimson and Clover Farm!
A deposit of $25 is required per child per program (not for workshops). Deposits are due 2 weeks after registration is received. If we do not receive your deposit within 2 weeks, we will contact you to confirm you or your child is attending the program and request prompt payment of the deposit. Financial Aid is available. Please contact us for more information.
There are two ways to register for our programs:
1) Register online by completing all fields with a red star below, click Submit, then mail deposit check payable to TFEC or The Farm Education Collaborative to:
The Farm Education Collaborative
PO Box 323
Belchertown, MA
01007
NOTE: You must register each child separately and complete all fields with a red star each time you register.
2) Complete form below, print, and mail in to the address above with your deposit check.
After you register you will receive a confirmation email within 72 hours. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please contact us! (farmeducationcollaborative@gmail.com)
Note: Enrollment forms, which will be sent in your registration confirmation email, are required for all children's programs.
