kids with sheep at the Suffolk County Farm Camp
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young boy and girl enjoying a wagon ride while looking at the animals on the farm

The Snowy Day

Early Childhood Programs

Join us for fun on the farm! Explore our farm with hands-on-activities, stories, songs and a wagon ride (weather permitting) and visit the animals. Each session has been designed to accentuate the child/caregiver learning experience. We will be outside as much as possible, indoor space will be used if necessary. Dress for the weather!

Registration is required. All paperwork must be filled out and returned at the first class of the session. Classes are limited to 10 children and one Parent/Caregiver per child.

  • $20 per child, per class. Must register for a minimum of 4 classes.
  • Children must be within age range of class to register
  • Siblings over 12 months, $10. Siblings under 12 months, free.
  • Registration is required. Online Registration
  • Payments with VISA/ Mastercard only
  • Classes cannot be cancelled/refunded once session has begun. Class changes only when available.


Winter Learn and Play - Register Here


Winter Learn and Play Program Titles

Dates
The Snowy Day

Jump into the pages of the classic children’s book.


1/23-1/28
Groundhog Hide and Seek

Where have our hibernating friends been?


1/30-2/4
Little Red Hen

See how the Little Red Hen teaches her friends a lesson in hard work.


2/6-2/11
Guess How Much I Love You

2/13-2/18
No Class Winter Break
Good Night Tractor

Wear your PJ’s to the farm and explore where the tractors sleep at night.


2/27-3/4
Is Your Mama a Llama?

Visit the Llamas and see what makes them such a special Mama.


3/6-3/11

Spring Learn and Play - Register Here


Spring Learn and Play Program Titles
Dates

Signs Of Spring
See how the farm becomes alive as the temperatures rise.


3/20-3/25
Five Little Ducks
What makes these feathered friends so special?

3/27-4/1
Look Whose Hatching
See whose hatching from our eggs.

4/3-4/8
Hop To It
What’s cute, fuzzy, has long ears, big feet and a cottontail?

4/10-4/15
Pony Express
Saddle up and take a ride on one of our ponies.

4/17-4/22
Pig Tales
They can be big or small they have the cutest little tales.

5/1-5/5
Meet The Kids
Which babies love to jump and play all the time?

5/8-5/13
Farm Machines
Tractors, plows, big machines it takes many to work a farm.

5/15-5/20
Teddy Bear Picnic
Share a snack with your favorite stuffed friend.

5/22-5/26
Sow Wonderful
How does a seed grow to a plant?

5/30-6/3
Puddle Jumping
Come prepared for come messy fun.

6/5-6/10

Summer Learn and Play - Registration Open

Age 3-5 yrs
9:30-10:30
11:00-12:00
Age 15-23 mo
9:30-10:30
11:00-12:00
Age 3-5 yrs
9:30-10:30
11:00-12:00
Age 2 yrs
9:30-10:30
11:00-12:00
Age 3-5 yrs
9:30-10:30
11:00-12:00
Age 3-5 yrs
9:30-10:30
11:00-12:00
Mon July 10
How Big is a Pig?
Tues July 11
Scavenger Hunt
Wed July 12
Scavenger Hunt
Thur July 13
Scavenger Hunt
Fri July 14
Let's Take a Hike
Sat July 15
Scavenger Hunt
Mon July 17
5 Little Ducks
Tues July 18
Bubble Up
Wed July 19
Bubble Up
Thur July 20
Bubble Up
Fri July 21
Who Lives in the Water?
Sat July 22
Bubble Up
Mon July 24
Quiet Bunny
Tues July 25
Teddy Bear Picnic
Wed July 26
Teddy Bear Picnic
Thur July 27
Teddy Bear Picnic
Fri July 28
How does your garden grow?
Fri July 29
Teddy Bear Picnic
Mon July 31
Little Red Hen
Tues Aug 1
Barnyard Jam
Wed Aug 2
Barnyard Jam
Thur Aug 3
Barnyard Jam
Fri Aug 4
Butterflies
Sat Aug 5
Barnyard Jam
Mon Aug 7
Llama Lama
Tues Aug 8
Puddle Jumping
Wed Aug 9
Puddle Jumping
Thur Aug 10
Puddle Jumping
Fri Aug 11
Insects
Sat Aug 12
Puddle Jumping
Mon Aug 14
Goats Galore
Tues Aug 15
Color Your World*
Wed Aug 16
Color Your World*
Thur Aug 17
Color Your World*
Fri Aug 18
Sunshine and Shadows
Sat Aug 19
Color Your World*

*Bring a white t-shirt or 2 to make a beautiful Tie Dye creation


Summer 2023 Lunch and Learn- Register Here

Great for families with more than one child or come with friends. Bring your lunch and sit in a shaded area. Listen to a story, play with friends, enjoy a wagon ride, and visit with the animals. Ages 4-8 years old. $20 per child, $10 for siblings over 12 months.

Wednesday
12:00-1:15
Friday
12:00-1:15
July 12
July 14
July 19
July 21
July 26
July 28
Aug 2
Aug 4
Aug 9
Aug 11
Aug 16
Aug 18

Contact

Allison Grief
Early Childhood Education Program Manager
ag263@cornell.edu
631-852-4627

Last updated March 17, 2023