Farm School (10 yrs +)
Fall After School Registration opens August 7th at 8 am!
Program runs September 6th - November 16th, Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays until 5:15 pm
During our After School Program, we give children an opportunity to tend animals, explore gardens, build hay forts, play outdoor games, and decompress after a busy school day.
A farm staff member will meet your child at the front office of Shelburne Community School at 1:50 pm (on Wednesdays, early release days) or 2:50 pm (Mondays and Thursdays) and walk them to New Village Farm. Children from other schools may be dropped off at the farm at 2:30 pm (Wednesdays) and 3:30 pm (Mondays & Thursdays).
General Daily Routine
5-10 mins // Arrival & settling
15 mins // Snack
10 mins // Opening Circle
30 mins // Mindfulness activity
30 mins // Farm chores
30 mins // Craft activity & free time
10 mins // Closing Circle
Packing list
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Farm & weather-appropriate clothing
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Hearty snack
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Filled water Bottle
Scheduling
Our Fall semester runs from September 6th-November 16th, Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
We follow the Champlain Valley School District’s calendar, taking off Labor Day (Monday, 9/4), Yom Kippur (Monday, 9/25), and Indigenous People’s Day (Monday, 10/9).
Age Range
This program is geared towards kids in Kindergarten through 5th grade.
Safety
We will educate the children in safe farm conduct around poisonous plants, electric fences, and the animals. New Village Farm reserves the right to terminate its relationship with any child who infringes on the safety of themselves or others by consistently violating the boundaries and conduct requested of them.
Refund & Cancellation Policy
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For each registration, there is a $75 non refundable deposit built into the cost.
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If you cancel before August 21st, we will provide a full refund minus the $75 non-refundable deposit.
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If you cancel between August 22nd and September 5th, we will provide a 50% refund.
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Once a semester starts, we cannot offer a refund of payment, but we can offer a small amount of credit on a case by case basis.