Little Farmer’s Pre-school Camp:  4 – 6 years

Drop off program. All campers must be fully potty trained to participate:

Youngsters will dabble in all aspects of the farm experience—from planting and harvesting fresh veggies in the garden to feeding our various farm animals. Children will learn how to identify bugs, where to look for monarch caterpillars, and how to collect eggs from the chicken coop! We will also explore environmental topics, such as the importance of butterflies, bee keeping, and fun facts about chickens through visiting guest experts. Children will delight in games, sustainable crafts, and food preparation using veggies straight from the gardens in this delightful and peaceful outdoor farm setting.

Required: Please bring a snack and reusable water bottle every day. Please wear closed-toe shoes (No Crocs or Natives) and clothes that can get dirty.

Location:  Wakeman Town Farm, 134 Cross Highway, Westport 

NOTE: This is an outdoor program; you will be notified via email of any class cancellations due to inclement weather

Junior Farmer Camp – (Ages 7-10)

Calling all Jr. Farmers! For kids who just want to get their hands dirty and experience what it is to be a real farmer. Learn about sustainable farming first-hand through planting and caring for a garden, feeding and caring for animals, including our alpaca, sheep, goats and more. Campers will hunt for fresh eggs, delight in farm games and taste veggies straight from the gardens. We will also explore environmental topics, such as monarch conservation, permaculture, bee keeping, and candling chicken eggs through visiting guest experts who will demonstrate and talk to the group. We will also enjoy a few “maker" crafts using sustainable/reusable materials.

Required: Please bring a snack and reusable water bottle every day. Please wear closed-toe shoes (No Crocs or Natives) and clothes that can get dirty.

Location:  Wakeman Town Farm, 134 Cross Highway, Westport 

NOTE: This is an outdoor program; you will be notified via email of any class cancellations due to inclement weather

Green Teen Summer Service Program - Summer (Ages 11 - 14)

This teen apprentice camp for ages 11-14 is focused on fulfilling the Farm's mission to serve the needs of the community while also teaching campers how to lead a sustainable lifestyle.

In this fun outdoor, feel-good program, teen participants will focus on planting, watering and harvesting vegetables that will be sold at our weekly Farm stand. Green Teens will get a first look at what goes into setting up, managing and operating our Farm stand and they will run a teen led Friday Farm Stand. Once per session, we will cook up a nutritious meal with a guest Farm chef for the residents of Westport’s Gillespie Center, incorporating the Farm’s organic produce.

In addition, students will interact with Farm’s rabbits, ducks, chicken, sheep, goats, and our furry Alpacas. They will learn about animal care, feeding, and even halter training. We will also explore environmental topics, such as pollination, bee keeping and permaculture through visiting guest experts who will demonstrate and talk to the group. We will also enjoy a few “maker" crafts using sustainable/reusable materials.

The weekly session ends with each participant receiving a Wakeman Town Farm Green Teen Certificate.

Required: Please bring a snack and reusable water bottle every day. Please wear closed-toe shoes (No Crocs or Natives) and clothes that can get dirty.

Location:  Wakeman Town Farm, 134 Cross Highway, Westport 

NOTE: This is an outdoor program; you will be notified via email of any class cancellations due to inclement weather

For more information about this and other Wakeman Town Farm programs, visit us at www.wakemantownfarm.org