Cornell Cooperative Extension

Suffolk County
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The Snowy Day

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Early Childhood Programs

Join us for fun on the farm! Each weekly theme is described briefly below. Incorporated in each class children will have the opportunity to participate in hands-on activities, stories, and a wagon ride to visit the animals. Each session has been designed to accentuate the child/caregiver learning experience. We will spend most of our time outside in the fresh air. Please dress for the weather.

  • $20 per child, per class. Must register for a minimum of 4 classes.
  • Siblings over 12 months, $10.00, Siblings under 12 months, free.
  • Online Registration Only / Payments with VISA/ Mastercard
  • NO Refunds unless class is cancelled before 9/23/24. Rescheduling classes is not guaranteed, only if space available.

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Monday 
Ages 15 months-2 years 9:30-10:30

Ages 2-4 11:00-12:00
Tuesday
Ages 15 months-2 years 9:30-10:30

Ages 2-4 11:00-12:00
Wednesday
Ages 15 months-2 years9:30-10:30

Ages 2-4 11:00-12:00

1:00-2:00
Thursday
Ages 15 months-2 years9:30-10:30

Ages 2-4 11:00-12:00
Friday
Ages 15 months-2 years 9:30-10:30

Ages 2-4 11:00-12:00

Down On the Farm:
Meet all the animals that live on the farm.

9/28 9/29 9/30 10/1 10/2

Amazing Cornfield:
Walk in the corn maze and see who is protecting it.

10/5 10/6 10/7 10/8 10/9
No Class

Itsey Bitsey Spider:
They might look scary, but these little guys are helpful on the farm.

10/12
No Class 		10/13 10/14 10/15 10/16

Pumpkin Picking:
Explore the pumpkin patch to find the perfect one.

10/19 10/20 10/21 10/22 10/23

Trick or Treat on the Farm:
Dress in costume and Trick or Treat to the animals.

10/26 10/27 10/28 10/29 10/30

Cow Wee:
Meet our cow friends and learn to make a tasty treat made from milk.

11/2 11/3
No Class 		11/4 11/5 11/6

Digging up the Past:
Long before we were on the farm, what enormous creatures roamed the fields?

11/9 11/10 11/11
No Class 		11/12 11/13

Who’s Wool?
What animal gives us wool to keep us warm in winter?

11/16 11/17 11/18 11/19 11/20

Turkey Time:
Visit our feathered friends and learn about some things that make them unique.

11/23 11/24 11/25
No Class 		11/26
No Class 		11/27
No Class

Farm Cats:
Which animal on the farm has a very important job.

11/30 12/1 12/2 12/3 12/4

Catch A Cookie:
The Gingerbread Boy is on the loose on the farm. Can you help catch him?

12/7 12/8 12/9 12/10 12/11

Winter Wonderland:
Collect Nature Treasures from the farm for a festive project.

12/14 12/15 12/16 12/17 12/18

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Ages 15 months-

2 years
9:30-10:30

Ages 3-5
11:00-12:00

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2 years
9:30-10:30

Ages 3-5
11:00-12:00

Age 15 months-2 years

9:30-10:30

Ages 3-5
11:00-12:00

Age 15 months-

2 years
9:30-10:30

Ages 3-5
11:00-12:00

Age 15 months-

2 years
9:30-10:30

Ages 3-5
11:00-12:00

Mon.July 6

How Big is a Pig?

They may be pink, black, striped or with polka dots. But how big are they?

Tues. July 7

Scavenger Hunt

Follow clues to find places, animals, or things around the farm.

Wed. July 8

Scavenger Hunt

Thurs. July 9

Scavenger Hunt

Fri. July 10

Color search

Explore hidden paths on the farm to find all the colors of the rainbow.

Mon. July 13

5 Little Ducks

They swim and they waddle and quack, quack, quack.

Tues. July 14

Bubble Up

Make small, bubbles, big bubbles, colorful bubbles and more

Wed. July 15

Bubble Up

Thurs. July 16

Bubble Up

Fri. July 17

Life under a log?

Not all our farm friends can be easily seen. Come look under some logs and see who we find.

Mon. July 20

Who says Moo

Meet our friendly and curious dairy cattle

Tues. July 21

Teddy Bear Picnic

Take a wagon ride to a special spot, to enjoy a story and snack.

*Bring a stuffed friend

Wed. July 22

Teddy Bear Picnic

*Bring a stuffed friend

Thurs. July 23

Teddy Bear Picnic

*Bring a stuffed Friend

Fri July 24

How does your garden grow?

Learn how the Farmer grow all the things on our farm.

Mon. July 27

Little Red Hen

Meet our hens and maybe a rooster too.

Tues. July 28

Barnyard Jam

The animals make all kinds of wonderful sounds. What kind of music can we make?

Wed. July 29

Barnyard Jam

Thurs. Aug. 30

Barnyard Jam

Fri. Aug.31

Meet the Pollinators

Visit our gardens to see how insect pollinators help them grow

Mon. Aug. 3

Llama Lama

Do the ones that live here wear Red Pajamas?

Tues. Aug. 4

Puddle Jumping

Come ready to find then jump in the biggest puddles on the farm.

Wed. Aug. 5

Puddle Jumping

Thurs. Aug. 6

Puddle Jumping

Fri. Aug. 7

Recycled Art

Using things we usually toss create a beautiful work of art.

Mon Aug. 10

Goats Galore

Big ones, small ones, they all love to jump and play.

Tues. Aug.11

Color Your World

*Bring a white T-shirt or 2 to create a beautiful tie-dye creation

Wed. Aug. 12

Color Your World

*Bring a white T-shirt

Thurs. Aug.13

Color Your World

*Bring a white T-shirt

Fri. Aug. 14

Animal Prints

Help our animals create works of art.

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These programs are open to families with children ages 2-5 years old $30 per child and caregiver, extra child $10.

10/17 Pumpkin Process Art- 10:00-11:30

11/21- Cow Wee -10:00-11:30

12/19- Winter Solstice 10:00-11:30

$30 for child/caregiver

After Hours on the Farm!  undefined

These programs are open to families with children starting at 2 years of age and up. $20 for child and adult each additional child or adult $10. Siblings under 2 at no charge.

Wednesday July 29th Good Night Farm 5:45-6:45

Wednesday August 12 Good Night Garden 5:45-6:45

Friday September 11th Good Night Tractor 5:45-6:45

Friday September 25th Good Morning and Good Night 5:45-6:45

Contact

Allison Grief
Early Childhood Education Program Manager
ag263@cornell.edu
631-824-4660

Last updated August 8, 2026

Suffolk County Farm

Winter, Spring and Fall Times and Age Groups

Classes are Monday -Friday

9:30-10:30 ages 15 months -2 years of age

11:00-12:00 ages 2-4 years of age

GROUP SIZES ARE LIMITED TO ONE ADULT PER CHILD. No unregistered siblings will be permitted.

We are making every effort to provide a safe and healthy environment for our families, while we enjoy getting back to the farm.

Please contact Allison Grief ag263@cornell.edu with any questions.

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Suffolk County Farm & Education Center

350 Yaphank Avenue, Yaphank, NY 11980