The fields and streams of Hilltop Farm are a great place to learn about the outside world.
New this year: week-long programs include Poetry in Nature and two Children’s Yoga Programs.
Poetry in Nature
Program, Grades 1-4
Mon-Fri, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
June 24-28
Finding inspiration and appreciation in nature for young poets. On Friday, we will be holding a poetry reading where poets will share the work created over the week.
Fee: $175 for the week
Little Bugs, Ages 4-6
Tuesdays, July 9 and 16
Wednesdays, August 7 and 14
10 a.m. to noon
Young children will have fun and learn the basics of examining the out of doors.
Fee: $20 each Session
Nature Explorers, Ages 6-9
Mon-Fri, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Session I, July 15-19
Session II, August 5-9
This is an introduction to the scientific exploration of the ecology of the Hilltop grasses and meadows.
Fee: $150 for each week
Hilltop Adventurers
Ages 10-12 or older
Mon-Fri 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Session I, July 22-26
Session II, August 12-16
The habitat of plants, birds, mammals, fish, insects and invasive pathology will be explored.
Fee: $175 for each week
Children’s Yoga Program, All Ages 4+
Mon-Fri, 9 a.m. to noon
Session I, July 8-12
Session II, July 29-August 2
Participants learn breathing techniques, practice partner yoga, and play yoga-related games. Children complete a project to help restore Hilltop Farm. Fee: $175 for each week
Other programs for all ages include Sunday Morning Yoga on the Farm at 9:00 a.m. and Tuesday Evening Yoga on the Farm at 6 p.m. Programs run between May 12 and September 29. Fee: $10 per session.
Program brochures, scholarships and additional information are available through the website www.hilltopfarmsuffield.org/naturekids or by calling 860-758-0668.