Our Family Programs invite children and caregivers to experience the farm and forest together, guided by our experienced staff. Offered throughout the year, these seasonal programs create space for shared exploration, play, and connection—rooted in safety, growth, and joy. Families gather on the farm to slow down, play and learn together, and build meaningful relationships with each other and the Land.
Families with young children are welcome to join us on the farm for our Spring and Fall Family Programs, where caregivers and children can learn, explore, and connect while immersed in nature. Caregivers—including parents or grandparents—and all young children in the family are welcome to attend together. Registration is completed by the caregiver (rather than registering each child individually), making it easy for families to participate as a group.
Nature Baby programming is designed with infants and toddlers ages 0–24 months in mind and typically takes place in the forested area closer to our main site.
Forest Family is an open-age program for caregivers and young children and includes short, guided hikes and hands-on sensory programming throughout the farma nd forest.
Each week brings a new adventure, guided by our experienced educators and grounded in the principles of Forest School. Activities may include nature walks, loose parts play, art and music, animal interactions, mud and bugs, campfire treats, and more.
Please note: Some areas of our site are not stroller-friendly. Strollers or baby carriers/wraps are welcome, but families should be prepared for uneven terrain.
Please note: A minimum of eight families is required for the program to run, and registration is for the full seven-week session. Individual dates are not available.
Fall 2026 Classes will be announced in late summer 2026.
Tuesday Forest Family from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.: April 21, 28, May 5, 12, 19, 26, and June 2 (Registration is for all seven weeks. Individual days are not available)
Thursday Nature Baby from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.: April 23, 30, May 7, 14, 22, 29, and June 4 (Registration is for all seven weeks. Individual days are not available)
Thursday Forest Family from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.: April 23, 30, May 7, 14, 22, 29, and June 4 (Registration is for all seven weeks. Individual days are not available)
Nature Baby and Forest Family Spring Session: $35 per family per class (Registration is for the entire session. Individual days are not available.)
These fees include:
– Experienced and caring staff
– All program materials
– Special Guest
– One Campfire Cookout (light refreshments; nut-free snack)
Cancellation Policy: You must advise CFFS staff of any changes or your intentions to withdraw from the program with 30 days written notice in order to waive the payment penalty of the $50 Cancellation Fee. If you cancel with 30 days written notice, we charge a $30 Administration Fee and refund the remainder of your payment. If you cancel with less than 30 days written notice, we charge a $50 Cancellation fee and do not issue a refund. Refunds will not be given in the event that a day’s program is cancelled due to inclement weather.
Please note: You may bring a stroller or baby carrier/wrap however, some of our trails are not suitable for strollers.
Suitable for families with young children (up to 5 years old). Winter Explorers is a one-hour program dedicated to connecting children and families to the wonderful outdoors. In this program, families will learn about how to dress for the weather; engage in short, guided hikes; learn new games; and, most importantly, play with their family! This program is led by qualified staff. You can look forward to playing in the snow, tapping trees, and making maple syrup (weather depending) during this weekly program. This program also follows the tenets of Forest School, as outlined in these 10 Forest School Principles.
Please note: You may bring a stroller or baby carrier/wrap, however, some of our trails are not suitable for strollers.
2026 Winter Schedule
Tuesdays (5 Weeks)
February 3 – March 3, 2026
Thursdays (5 Weeks)
February 5 – March 5, 2026
Online registration opens on Friday, January 23, 2026, at 12:00 pm (noon).
2026 Rates: $35 per family, per class (Registration is for the entire session. Individual days are not available.)
These fees include:
– Qualified and caring staff
– All program materials
– Warm drinks over the fire
– One Campfire Cookout (light refreshments; nut-free snack)
Cancellation Policy: You must advise CFFS staff of any changes or your intentions to withdraw from the program with 30 days written notice to waive the payment penalty of the $50 Cancellation Fee. If you cancel with 30 days written notice, we charge a $30 Administration Fee and refund the remainder of your payment. If you cancel with less than 30 days written notice, we charge a $50 Cancellation fee and do not issue a refund. Refunds will not be given in the event that a day’s program is cancelled due to inclement weather.
Please note: You may bring a sled or toboggan, or carrier/wrap, however, some of our trails are not suitable for strollers.