Shelburne Farms: Adventures Program

The Adventures Preschool Program at Shelburne Farms is filled with age appropriate, hands-on activities that encourage a child's natural curiosity and increases awareness and appreciation of the world around us. We believe that a conservation ethic begins at an early age with outdoor experiences. We spend time outside with our children each day - exploring in the woods, visiting the farm animals, harvesting in the garden and hiking around the farm. We provide a safe and positive environment for children to explore and learn about nature and agriculture so they will continue to explore and spend time outside. We hope that these experiences continue throughout their lives and that they always appreciate and care for the world around them.

For more information, contact Christine Lutters at (802) 985-0321 or clutters@shelburnefarms.org

SPRING registration: Now Accepting Lottery Forms. Click HERE to print the mail-in form. Lottery forms are also available at 802-985-8686. Applications received after February 11 (our lottery deadline) will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis for any remaining openings or for our waitlist. We encourage you to still apply. If an opening occurs, we will contact you immediately. Thank you for your interest. We greatly appreciate it. Read below for more information on dates and times. Confirmation sent by February 17, 2010. Payment due by March 3, 2010.

Shelburne Farms offers three different preschool sessions, based on the seasons. We offer a fall, winter, and spring program. We also offer summer camps, starting at age 3. For more information on our summer camps, please click HERE.

Children must be toilet trained and cannot be enrolled in more than one preschool program. Program space is limited. Enrollment is by lottery, with preference to current annual members. Limited scholarships available. 802-985-8686.

FALL registration information is posted in April. We offer a seven-week program in September through November.
WINTER registration information is posted in October. We offer a six-week program in January and February.
SPRING registration information is posted in December. We offer a six-week program in March and April.

Adventures

Adventures is filled with age appropriate, hands-on activities that encourage a child's natural curiosity. Each class focuses on a different topic related to nature, agriculture and the environment, and addresses various learning styles.

SESSION DAY TIME FEE

WINTER 2010:
Jan. 12 - Feb. 18

SPRING 2010:
March 9 - April 14

Tuesday,
Wednesday or
Thursday

9:00-11:30 am - Ages 3 & 4

12:30-3:15 pm - Ages 4 & 5

9:00-11:30 am - Ages 3 & 4

12:30-3:15 pm - Ages 4 & 5

$140/members; $160/nonmembers
$150/members; $170/nonmembers

Me and My Pal

Join your three-year-old to explore spring on the farm through hands-on activities, stories, songs and crafts that are just right for a three-year-old and a "pal". There is no Winter session of Me and My Pal.

SESSIONS

DAY

TIME

FEE

Spring 2010:
March 13, 20
April 3, 10

No Winter Session
for Me & My Pal

Saturday
4 weeks

Morning Session: 9:30-11:30 am
Afternoon Session: 12:30-2:30 pm

$60 members;
$70 non-members

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