Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm, a family-friendly historic site in Newbury, hosts weeklong summer enrichment programs for children ages 5-12.*****
Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm offers three summer enrichment programs for kids, each running weeklong sessions throughout the summer and into fall.
In this weeklong program, kids investigate fields, gardens, and animals while discovering the wonders of farm life. They ride a hay-wagon and explore neighboring resources such as Plum Island Aerodrome, Mass Audubon's Joppa Flats Education Center, and the Parker River Wildlife Refuge.
Session dates: August 1-5 (9 AM-3 PM)
Cost: $200 per child for Historic New England members; $260 per child for nonmembers
Farm Adventures (Ages 9-11)
In this weeklong program, kids investigate fields, gardens, and animals while discovering the wonders of farm life. They ride a hay-wagon and explore neighboring resources such as Plum Island Aerodrome, Mass Audubon's Joppa Flats Education Center, and the Parker River Wildlife Refuge.
Session dates: August 1-5 (9 AM-3 PM)
Cost: $200 per child for Historic New England members; $260 per child for nonmembers
Little Farmers (Ages 5-9)This program immerses younger children in fun farm-related activities. Little Farmers is a safe, stimulating daily adventure for youngsters in a beautiful farm setting. Each day, activities have different farm-related themes and include outdoor games, indoor crafts and activities, and visits with farm animals. Our low teacher-to-child ratio ensures lots of attention for your child. Activities are geared to the children's ages and skill levels.
Three sessions (9 AM-1 PM) are offered in 2016:
July 11-15
July 18-22
July 25-29Cost: $175 per child for Historic New England members; $235 per child for nonmembers
Summer Fun with Fiber (Ages 9-13)
In this weeklong program, kids explore the art and craft of weaving in our well-equipped weaving room, learn new fiber skills such as hand and machine sewing, and take home at least one finished project. Discover the wonderful possibilities of textiles and make new friends. This summer weaving program is limited to 14 children and fills up quickly, so register early!
Session dates: August 1-5 (9 AM-3 PM)
Cost: $200 per child for Historic New England members; $260 per child for nonmembers
Session dates: August 1-5 (9 AM-3 PM)
Cost: $200 per child for Historic New England members; $260 per child for nonmembers
Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm is located at 5 Little's Lane, Newbury, MA. For more information on its summer enrichment programs for kids, and to register online, please click here.
