2025 Spring and Summer groups for children aged 5-12

5 Saturdays (8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th March, 5th April 2025) 13.30-15.30

Who are our groups aimed at?

All children 5-12 (younger children are welcome supported by a parent/carer). Adults of children aged 5 or over are encouraged to join in the session but can drop off and pick up their children at the end of the session. Children under 5 must be accompanied by an adult.

What are the course dates and times?  

Throughout 5 Saturdays (8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th March, 5th April 2025) 13.30-15.30

What are Farm School groups like? 

At Farm School, we, the leaders, and growers co-design and follow a scheme of work based on the seasons and a child-led pedagogy that focuses on the discovery, and capitalises on the senses, logical as well as intuitive reasoning. Our activities involve the hands, hearts, and heads, and revolve around healthy organic food and mindfulness and wellbeing in nature and understanding and looking after our natural world.

What will we be doing during Winter is Here? 

Throughout 5 weeks we will be: 

Caring and growing as we:

• Sowing and planting summer crops

• Foraging and learning about different spring greens and wild edibles

• Harvesting different root and brassica vegetables

• Soil Safari: Dig into soil health, discovering worms and micro-life with magnifying glasses

Cooking and nourishing as we:

• Make spring soups and flower fritters

• Wild Herb Tea Making: Gather spring herbs like mint and nettle to brew natural teas.

• Make and share spring rolls: using a variety of herbs, vegetables and legumes.

• Make sauerkraut from overwintered cabbages

• glean and enjoy some of the last overwintered crops

Creating and making as we:

• Explore different tree buds and shapes

• Making natural dye from beetroot and cabbage

• Make pinch pot art using natural clay and plant materials

• Springtime Feast & Storytelling: A festive meal with farm-fresh food and shared stories.

• Campfire & Outdoor Music and singing: Singing and making simple instruments from natural materials.

• Gratitude Circle: Reflect on the journey and create a nature-inspired memory cards.

On the last session, the group will prepare and cook a delicious autumn feast to share and celebrate all they have learnt and shared together.

Getting ready for Farmschool: The food we prepare will be made and eaten by the children during each session. Please bring a water bottle and appropriate clothing plus extra snacks for your child if they are particularly hungry. We allow for snack time during each session. Please bring a small flannel or towel for hand drying. Suitable clothing such as boots and coats with extra layers in cold days and sun protection for sunny days is essential. We are an off-grid open and outdoor educational farm setting so dressing warmly in the outdoors is indispensable. We do have a sheltered large kitchen on site and a fully enclosed poly tunnel to use in case of strong winds and/ or rain.