A place to dig, learn, and grow

Summer Programming


Preschool & Kindergarten

    Farm Sprouts Story Hour

    Join us for an hour of fun and exploration in the Learning Garden! Every Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. we will learn about farm life as we read a story together and then participate in a hands-on activity. One week you may learn about our bunnies or meet Greg’s chickens, the next you might learn about how bees make honey or how vegetables grow from seeds – we cover lots of exciting topics! Come once, or come every week. $5/family. Please register in advance to reserve a spot, and pay by check or cash when you come to the program.
    Program Details:
    Tuesdays 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, July 12-August 23
    $5/family group


Elementary School Students
(entering grades 3 through 5)

    Farmer in Training

    We are excited to announce that we are opening this successful program to children entering grades 3-5 for two weeks this summer. Every day, students will do some light gardening on the farm and will learn about plants, chickens, and bunnies. We will also harvest produce straight from the fields and learn about cooking with fruits and veggies, and we will be making garden related crafts together.
    Program Details:
    Mon. through Fri., 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM
    Weekly Fee: $135 Friends of the Farm, $150 General public
    Students may sign up for one or two weekly sessions.
    August 8-12 **NO SPACE AVAILABLE**
    August 15-19 **ONE SPACE AVAILABLE**

      Contact our Education Coordinator to register:
      Kelly Lake
      education@newtoncommunityfarm.org
      617 429 9074


Middle School Students
(entering grades 6 through 9)

    Farmer in Training

    Spend a week outdoors with your peers and the staff from Newton Community Farm learning to plant, maintain, and harvest a farm garden. Discover how the food you eat gets to your dinner table, and how the decisions you make can effect the health of your community and the environment. Every day students will assist the farmer in the fields, harvest produce and prepare a snack, take part in a lesson pertaining to food systems, and enjoy games and activities in the shade. Learn a lot, work hard and have fun!
    Program Details:
    Mon. through Fri., 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM
    Weekly Fee: $135 Friends of the Farm, $150 General public
    Students may sign up for one or two weekly sessions.
    July 11-15 **NO SPACE AVAILABLE**
    July 18-22 **NO SPACE AVAILABLE**
    July 25-29 **NO SPACE AVAILABLE**
    August 22-26 **ONE SPACE AVAILABLE** email education@newtoncommunityfarm.org to inquire.

    Garden City Rollers

    This summer we are offering a one-week pilot for our new Garden City Rollers summer program that connects youth to school and community gardens throughout the city of Newton. In 2011, The Garden City Rollers Crew will spend one week visiting various garden plots in Newton via bicycle. The pilot will be developed into a six-week internship for middle school students in 2012! The GCR crew is responsible for planning their bike routes for the week, and for overseeing the health of several garden plots within a two mile radius of the farm. Registrants will also learn about bike maintenance, sustainable agriculture, and bicycle safety.
    Program Details:
    Mon. through Fri., 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM
    Weekly Fee: $135 Friends of the Farm, $150 General public
    August 1-5 **NO SPACE AVAILABLE**


Registration

We now offer online registration!

Step 1: Fill out and submit our online registration form
Step 2: Submit your payment by selecting the appropriate item from the drop down menu, below. (Please note: you do not need a PayPal account to submit a payment. You can pay by credit/debit card.) You may also mail a check, made out to Newton Community Farm, to the following address:

Education Coordinator
Newton Community Farm
303 Nahanton Street
Newton, MA 02459

Note: Due to the limited availability of spaces in our summer programming, please contact our Education Coordinator to inquire about enrollment.

Kelly Lake
Education Coordinator
Newton Community Farm
education@newtoncommunityfarm.org



Cancellation policy:
Cancellations made up to two weeks of advance of the start date will receive a full refund; less than 2 weeks but more than 1 week in advance will receive a 50% refund. Cancellations made within one week of the start date are non-refundable.

Questions, email education@newtoncommunityfarm.org or call 617.429.9074.