Teen Leadership Corps (TLC) 2026

Teen Leadership Corps 2026

Winter, Spring, Fall & Extended Fall Seasons

$160.00 per participant ; per season 

For teens 13 - 17 years of age.

Through collaborative planning and implementation, teens take a leadership role in the Education growing spaces on the farm - in winter, spring summer and fall! This special program designed just for teens encourages learning through shared experiences in agriculture, culinary arts, animal care, garden management, and explorations in food system equity and accessibility.

Project-based learning activities are focussed on empowering teens through skill building while exploring topics including social justice through equitable food systems, wellness & nutrition, environmental stewardship & protection, current climate-based events, and the impact of our food systems on our communities.

VIEW OUR PREPARATION PAGE for information about what to wear and what to bring to all on-farm programs. 

Read more about Teen Leadership Corps (TLC) on our website. 

2026 Schedule

Winter Every Other Friday 3 - 5 p.m.

January 30 ; February 13, 27 ; March 13, 27

Spring Every Other Friday 3 - 5 p.m.

April 3, 17 ; May 1, 15, 29 

Fall Every Other Friday 3 - 5 p.m.

September 4, 18 ; October 2, 16, 30 

Extended Fall & Holiday Pop Up Market 

Fridays November 6, 13, 20 ; (Holiday Market Saturday, 11/21) ; December 4

** Sign up to make and sell TLC value-added products at the Holiday Pop Up Market as a vendor Saturday12/21/26 9am - 3pm 

Fee Assistance is available for all educational programs offered through Waltham Fields Community Farm for both Waltham Residents and learners who reside outside of Waltham.

Continued 15% Program Discount for Waltham Residents  About WFCF Waltham Resident Discount Tickets  Waltham Resident tickets are provided during seasons that WFCF is unable to offer programs through the Waltham Recreation Department as a Program Partner, and are noted on the program page when available.  Select our Waltham Resident option if you are a Waltham resident who usually registers for our programs through the Waltham Recreation Department, or if this rate will allow your Waltham resident child(ren) to explore and learn with us. 

Fee Assistance & WFCF ‘Education for All’ Scholarship Fund  About the scholarship fund   

When possible, WFCF provides various levels of fee assistance through the ‘Education for All’ scholarship fund. Non-Waltham Residents can email inquiries and requests regarding fee assistance through WFCF’s ‘Education for All’ scholarship fund to jessica@communityfarms.org

Special thanks to those who are able to register at the full rate and/or donate to our ‘Education for All’ scholarship fund! Your support strengthens our nonprofit farm, and our community, by keeping our programs accessible to everyone.

Cancellation & Refund Policy (if participant cancels a registration):  Cancellations made 21 days or more in advance of the start date will receive a full refund minus a $35 administrative fee. Cancellations made between 14 and 20 days in advance will receive a 50% refund minus a $35 administrative fee. Cancellations made within 13 days or less of the start date are non-refundable. Waltham Fields Community Farm reserves the right to change, modify and/or cancel program dates at our discretion. For questions, contact our Director of Education & Community Engagement, Jessica Herwick at jessica@communityfarms.org

Política de cancelación y reembolso (si el participante cancela una inscripción): Las cancelaciones realizadas con 21 días o más de anticipación a la fecha de inicio recibirán un reembolso completo menos una tarifa administrativa de $35. Cancelaciones realizadas entre 14 y 20 días de anticipación recibirán un reembolso del 50% menos una tarifa administrativa de $35. Las cancelaciones realizadas dentro de los 13 días o menos de la fecha de inicio no son reembolsables. Waltham Fields Community Farm se reserva el derecho de cambiar, modificar y/o cancelar las fechas del programa a nuestra discreción. Si tiene preguntas, comuníquese con nuestra Directora de Educación y Participación Comunitaria, Jessica Herwick en jessica@communityfarms.org

Why “Donor Covered Cost” is So Important   One of the fastest growing areas of expense for our organizations are fees we incur for processing credit cards. In 2024, WFCF incurred more than $22,000 in credit card processing fees.  By covering the cost of your transaction today, you are helping us to meet our operating costs, and to remain focused on our mission of cultivating sustainable and equitable relationships between people, their food supply, and the land from which it grows. Thank you for doing so when you can.