Registration is required for all programs.
Please register online or by calling 203-938-2117
Preschool StudentsElementary SchoolMiddle & High SchoolSummer Camp
Toddler & Preschool Students
(These are drop-off programs unless otherwise noted)
Caregiver and Child Series, for children ages 18 – 35 months
Thursdays or Fridays, 6 weeks
Spring Session:
Thursdays, April 25 – May 30 This program is now FULL, but we are taking a waiting list
Fridays, April 26 – May 31 This program is now FULL, but we are taking a waiting list
10 – 11:30 a.m.
A weekly caregiver and child program for our youngest members. Each week we will gather outdoors and spend 90-minutes connecting with nature and one another, through free play, exploratory walks, live animal encounters, nature crafts, and seasonal stories. This program is held almost entirely outdoors, but we will use our heated Warming Shed and Learning Center when necessary.
Each 6-part session is:
$135 per member child/adult pair,
$165 per non-member child/adult pair
Please register with the appropriate link below
Thursdays
Fridays
Storytime for Children Ages 1 – 5 with an Adult
Sundays:
April 28 This program is now FULL, but we are taking a waiting list
May 5
June 9
10:30 – 11:15 a.m.
Tuesdays:
May 14
June 11
Join us each month for nature stories and related activities as we explore the seasons at New Pond Farm. Activities may include live animal encounters, nature crafts, walks on the property, and more.
Each session will include an outdoor component – please dress accordingly.
Each program is:
$10 per member child/adult pair,
$15 per non-member child/adult pair.
Adults and siblings under 1 are free.
Please register with the appropriate link below
Tuesdays
Sundays
Nature Explorers (Ages 3 – 5)
Thursdays, 3 times per month:
May 2, 9, & 16 This program is now FULL, but we are taking a waiting list
1:30 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Join us for this monthly 3-part series full of outdoor nature adventures. Each week we will explore the property and make exciting discoveries in our woodlands, wetlands, gardens, and meadow.
Each month may include hikes, games, animal encounters, campfires, and more. Our focus is on child-led, outdoor play.
Register monthly
Each 3-part program is:
$45 per member child,
$60 per non-member child
Please register with the appropriate link below
Little Artists (Ages 3 – 5)
Wednesdays, 3 times per month
May 8, 15, & 22
1:30 – 3 p.m.
Drawing inspiration from the natural world, Little Artists will create beautiful and unique works of
art using a variety of materials including wood, clay, paint, fabric, and yarn.
Register monthly.
Each 3-part program is:
$45 per member child,
$60 per non-member child
Please register with the appropriate link below
Nature Explorers (Grades K – 2)
Thursdays, 3 times per month
May 2, 9, & 16 This program is now FULL, but we are taking a waiting list
4 – 5 p.m.
Join us for this monthly 3-part series full of outdoor nature adventures. Each week we will explore the property and make exciting discoveries in our woodlands, wetlands, gardens, and meadow. Each month may include hikes, games, animal encounters, campfires, and more. Our focus is on child-led, outdoor play.
Register monthly
Each 3-part program is:
$45 per member child,
$60 per non-member child
Please register with the appropriate link below
STEM at New Pond Farm (Grades K – 4)
Saturday, May 4 – Hot Air Balloons This program is now FULL, but we are taking a waiting list
10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Each month we will explore a different theme as we ask questions and search for answers through observation, investigation, and experimentation.
This program is:
$15 per Member Child
$20 per Non-member Child
Please register here for the Wait List
Mother’s Day Craft
Sunday, May 5 Only a few spaces left!
12 – 1 p.m.
Shhh, it’s a surprise! Let us help your child create a unique gift for that special someone this coming Mother’s Day.
This program is:
$15 per member child,
$20 per non-member child
Father’s Day Craft
Sunday, June 9 This program is now FULL, but we are taking a waiting list.
12 – 1 p.m.
Shhh, it’s a surprise! Let us help your child create a unique gift for that special someone this coming Father’s Day.
This program is:
$15 per member child,
$20 per non-member child
Please Register Here for the wait list
Junior Staff: Animal Caretakers
Weekends:
May 4 Only a few spaces left!
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Love animals? Come learn the ins and outs of animal care. Focused on our resident reptiles and amphibians, this hands-on program will have Jr. Staff helping with feedings, cleanings, health checks, enrichment and more.
Each program is:
Free for Members
$10 per Non-member
Please register with the appropriate link below
Outdoor Adventurers (Grades 5 – 8)
WITH BUS SERVICE FROM JRMS!
Wednesdays, 6 weeks
Spring Session: April 24 – May 29
4 – 5 p.m.
Enjoy everything New Pond Farm’s 102-acres have to offer. Afternoons will be spent exploring the outdoors and will include hikes, shelter building, games, animal encounters, campfires and more.
Each Session is:
$90 per member,
$120 per non-member
Leatherworking
Sunday, June 2
1 – 3 p.m.
Are you interested in learning a new skill? This introductory course will guide crafters through the basics of working with leather and its tools. Come create a leather pouch using various hand tools. Through carving and stamping, you will have the opportunity to express your creativity.
This program is:
$25 per member
$30 per non-member