Learning Should Always Be Fun
Enrichment Programs at Auerfarm
Our After School and Sprouts Enrichment programs are designed to challenge and engage children in an outdoor setting. The gardens, barns, trails, and play forest are used as the primary classroom space for learning STEAM-based activities. A farm-based educator works with small groups to create a Social Emotional Learning experience for preschool and school-aged learners. All Enrichment Programs are run in six-week sessions with one week between sessions.
*Due to low sign-ups we are ONLY running after-school enrichment* If you are interested in sprouts enrichment PLEASE reach out to Jonni Marshall, Dir. of Education, at jmarshall@auerfarm.org. We hope to have the Sprouts program up and running again soon!
Sessions:
Fall 1: Sept 13 – Oct 18
Winter: Jan 10 – Feb 14
Spring 1: February 28 – April 3
Spring 2: April 17 – May 22
REGISTER NOW FOR SPRING ENRICHMENT
Sprouts Enrichment
Ages 3-6 (preschool)
Tuesdays and Thursdays
9:45 am – 11:45 am
Enrichment at Auerfarm is an educational program with a small group size that encourages young people to learn about the outdoor world through their senses and share the experience with their peers. Group size is up to 12 children. Sprouts met twice a week for two hours each class. Projects are led by a professional farm-based educator and include art, science, cooking, animal care, and garden time.
Experimenting, creating, and learning can happen in a slightly more structured manner in a small group. It is important to learn the joys of cooperating, sharing, taking turns through play, and experiencing fine and gross motor skills through projects.
After School Enrichment
Kindergarten- Grade 5
Wednesdays
3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Enrichment at Auerfarm is an educational program with a small group size that encourages young people to learn about the outdoor world through their senses and share the experience with their peers. Group size is up to 12 children. The after-school enrichment meets every Wednesday during the six-week sessions. Projects are led by a professional farm-based educator and include art, science, cooking, animal care, and garden time.
The Afterschool program follows a similar model to the Sprouts with more age-appropriate curriculum and learning targets.
Upcoming Classes
Spring Enrichment Session 1
Join us for spring enrichment and watch as the farm springs to life! Learn all about the seasonal changes and more during spring enrichment at Auerfarm!
Spring Enrichment Session 2
Join us for spring enrichment and watch as the farm springs to life! Learn all about the seasonal changes and more during spring enrichment at Auerfarm!
Fall Enrichment
Details about Fall Enrichment will be coming soon! Stay tuned!
What Parents Say
“Auerfarm’s unique education program has been huge complement to our families homeschool journey. I found many other programs for pre-K age children to be overly focused on academics and not enough focus on nature and the world around them. Attending Auerfarm’s Sprouts program has allowed my sons to socialize with peers, learn about how plants and animals grow, and also has had such an impact on their sense of community. They have gained empathy and awareness from learning how the farm provides fresh produce to local food pantries.”
“I am writing to say how much my son adores your Sprouts program. He really struggled with more traditional pre-school settings as he is a kinesthetic and active learner. The Sprouts Program at Auerfarm really fits his learning style perfectly with all the hands-on and outdoor experiences. As a teacher myself (I have taught Latin at Simsbury High School for 10 years), I recognize and sincerely value quality educational programs. The Sprouts Program is a rare gem, and I deeply hope that you do not discontinue it. My son Michael and many others would be devastated.”