Young children are scientists by nature. They are always at work, learning all about the world around them through observation, asking questions, solving problems, collecting information (and things!) and exploring. Studies show that spending time playing outside not only benefits children physically and emotionally, but also can help to build scientific ways of thinking and learning—curiosity, creativity, and inventiveness.
The classes we offer at Drumlin Farm are designed to encourage a child's curiosity, to help them explore their world at their own pace. Our adult and child series programs allow participants to focus on a new theme each week, but to remain in a class unit over a span of several weeks. Parents and children get to interact with others in their group and build a relationship with their teacher. Depending on the program each week may be a new farm chore, or visiting a new area of the sanctuary.
The program offerings are developed so that children can grow and try new things as they mature. The teachers love to watch children grow from a young toddler who watches to cows from a distance to the 5 year old who can't wait to milk the cow and tell everyone what they know about the cows.
While of course the class is geared towards our smaller visitors, the adults seem to enjoy them just as much. You'd be amazed how much you can learn thanks to our fabulous teachers who are old pros at answering adult questions too!
Click on the links below to learn more about our fall series programs. Don't worry if the program has already started, you can still join us and we'll prorate the cost.
And here's the link to all our other great programs>>
