Fall After School in the Learning Garden

Fall After School in the Learning Garden 2022

An outdoor after school program for youth in 1st through 8th grade

Tuesdays and Thursdays, September 20 - October 27, 2022      

3:30 - 5:00 p.m.

STRETCH OUT WITH US in the LEARNING GARDEN AFTER SCHOOL!

Join us after school for SIX WEEKS of fall-time exploration in the fresh air on the farm! 

Two Days a Week: $280 per participant   OR  Once a Week: $150.00

(scholarship tickets available in registration for twice a week tickets only)

Choose Once a Week on Tuesdays or Thursdays 

OR

Sign up for both days and join us twice a week! 

(NO TWO PROGRAMS SESSIONS ARE THE SAME!)

Youth take responsibility for the fall Learning Garden and help manage weeds, care for vegetables and berry bushes, engage with our egg-laying hens & fiber-producing rabbits, and learn to identify weeds and garden pests we find along the way. We hope to strengthen the connection between youth and the natural environment by expanding their exposure to and engagement with sustainable farm and food system models.  Program sessions are guided by immersive curriculum and experiential learning through movement-based games and activities, garden and animal explorations, farm walks, science experiments, nature crafting, direct connections with the farm and the farmers, and exposure to sustainable farming practices. 

Occasionally we will harvest produce that youth have helped grow, which they will bring home to share with their families.

This program takes place outdoors for the entire hour and 30 minutes, rain or shine with shelter from our Cottage.  Please dress appropriately for the weather. 

   COVID SAFETY AWARENESS                 

• Face masks may be required during certain portions of our session. Staff and participants may be required to wear masks when in enclosed spaces or preparing food together. 

• More information about our COVID-19 Safety Recommendations and how to best prepare your family for this program will be delivered upon registration closer to the start date of the program.  Please see current guidance from Waltham City HERE

For more information or questions about this program, please contact Director of Education and Community Programs, Jessica Herwick at jessica@communityfarms.org