Farm and Forest Programs
Outdoor Adventures!
As children grow beyond the preschool years, the farm experience grows right alongside with them. Pleasant Valley Porter Farm offers three distinct Farm and Forest Programs for children ages 6 - 12, providing opportunities to explore, create, build confidence, care for animals, and develop a meaningful connection to the land, and hands on experiences throughout the seasons.
Farm and Forest After School
Monday - Friday 2:45 - 5:00pm
Grades K - 6
Fall - Winter - Spring - Sessions
Regular after school-day programming with outdoor exploration, animals, building, hiking, seasonal projects and activities, cooking, and farm chores.
Every season brings a new reason to get outside.
Full-Day Farm and Forest
Tuesday and/or Thursday 8:00am - 3:00pm
(Optional early arrival 7:30 and aftercare 3:00 - 5:00)
Grades K - 2nd and Grades 3rd - 6th
September through December and March through June
A full day immersed in the rhythms of the farm and forest. Children have time to explore more deeply, participate in meaningful farm work, care for animals, hike, build, create, cook outdoors, and follow the opportunities each season brings. Home school children and public school children are welcome!
Where the farm, forest, and seasons shape the day.
School Holiday and School Vacation Farm Days
Varied Dates that correspond to the LNSU School Calendar 8:00am - 3:00pm
(Optional early arrival 7:30 and aftercare 3:00 - 5:00)
Grades K - 2nd and Grades 3rd - 6th
On school closure days or breaks, Farm and Forest days step in to provide children with an opportunity to spend time outside, building, playing, and learning. These additional program days give them a chance to experience the natural world alongside their peers. Communication, overcoming challenges, risk taking, and resilience are all part of the farm and forest days!
Where children gain confidence in the natural world.
