Our Programs
PreSchool
In a world that often seems to move too quickly, we endeavor to preserve a more natural pace. At the Mary Elizabeth Farm School social and emotional growth are valued. The program blends teacher driven, developmentally appropriate learning activities, with student-centric, unstructured or imaginative exploration. The carefully designed physical environment and the surrounding natural environment provides abundant opportunities for creativity, independence, and impactful peer interaction.
We believe children learn best through play and we provide opportunities for children to explore their natural environment frequently throughout their daily schedule. Mary Elizabeth teachers skillfully balance helping students learn to follow directions, while simultaneously fostering independence and choice.
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
After School
Afterschool on the Farm is open to children K-6th grade. Our calendar follows the Lamoille North Supervisory Union academic calendar. Children who attend Cambridge Elementary School have the convenience of riding the bus to the farm after school, while others may be dropped off. Afterschool runs from 3-5 PM.
Each afternoon begins with a snack and tea. Families are responsible for their child’s healthy snack each day. From then on, days unfold according to whims and weather. The Farm is a place where everything from rainy day art to snowy day sledding and of course (it’s Vt), mucky days mucking, happen. We make fires, pick apples, boil sap, dig clay from the river, and visit with animals - things that balance out a day in the classroom.
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Summer Camp 4-12yrs
Summer Camp is offered during the summer months on the Pleasant Valley Porter Farm. A day camp for ages 4 - 12 years olds.
Your child will experience nature based exploration, shelter building in the woods, interacting with the farm animals, structured and unstructured play in the thematic barn areas, river play and swimming, hiking, picnics, art, etc. There are so many ways to engage children on the farm and in the woods.
Camp Hours: 8:00am - 3:00pm Mon - Fri
**Dates dependent on Session schedule and calendar**
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Monday - Friday
July 15th - Aug 9th, 2024
Enrollment Information
Preschool Program - a full day program for children 3-6 years old. Tuition is a flat rate of $55/day for each school day lasting from 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM, the school day and aftercare.
The 3-4 year old program, The Bantams, is offered on Tuesdays/Thursdays. Your little Bantam must be potty trained, and be age 3 by September 1st to attend.
The 4-6 year old program, The Sparrows, is offered on Mondays/Wednesdays/ Fridays. Your little Sparrow must be age 4 by September 1st to attend.
The Outdoor Adventure Program, The Cardinals, is for children ages 6-12. This is an afterschool program that is offered every day from 2:30-5:00. Tuition is a flat rate of $15/ a day. Students can sign up for the Fall session ( Sept, Oct, Nov), the Winter session (Dec, Jan, Feb), or the Spring Session (Mar, Apr, May, June). And, children can take the school bus from Cambridge Elementary to the Farm.