Summer on the Farm 2026

REGISTRATIONS TO OPEN MARCH 16, 2026. 

Please be patient with us as we prepare to launch a new registration format for Summer on the Farm. 

Summer on the Farm 2026

9:00 a.m. - 1 p.m.

$225.00 per mini-week

$325.00 per full week

Every Week is Different!

2026 Summer Schedule

MiniWeek One (1) : W. 6/24 - F. 9/27

MiniWeek Two (2) : M. 6/29 - W. 7/1

Full Week Three (3) : M. 7/6 - F. 7/10

Full Week Four (4) : M. 7/13 - F. 7/17

Full Week Five (5) : M. 7/20 - F. 7/24

Full Week Six (6) : M. 7/27 - 7/31.   WHY IS WEEK 6 CLOSED?  WFCF reserves the week of 7/27-7/31 for the Waltham Recreation Department, as a Partner Program. Participants must register for this week through the WRD Online Registration and are subject to all policies for WRD registration as outlined prior to enrolling.

Full Week Seven (7) : M. 8/3 - F. 8/7

Full Week Eight (8) :  M. 8/10 - F. 8/14

Full Week Nine (9) :  M. 8/17 - F. 8/21

Full Week Ten (10) : M. 8/24 - F. 8/28

Parents, please note :  Many schools, especially public schools, open for the school year during some portion of our Week Ten (10) session.

Please check your back-to-school schedule to ensure your learner is able to attend this full and final summer on the farm program week at the end of August. 

11yrs - 13yrs: Try a few weeks as an Educator in Training!  11 - 13 year olds who are interested in taking a baby step towards leadership and responsibility during sessions can select an 'Educator In Training' ticket when and where they are available in the registration.  For a slight discount, 11 - 13 year old E.I.T.'s help educators and act as ambassadors to help new participants feel welcomed and encourage fast friendships - while also enjoying activities, cooking and other games with their peers during the program sessions. Want to know more? Questions can be emailed to Education Supervisor, April, at april@communityfarms.org

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 : 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. You can support this mission by donating any amount to the Education for All Scholarship Fund in the registration when you check out. 

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. We see you and we thank you for helping to strengthen our community. 

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.