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Summer Camp Spotlight: Nurture with Nature Newtown

By Meghan Friedland, Publisher/Editor, Macaroni KID Greater Danbury, CT May 25, 2023

Get Outdoors this Summer with Nurture with Nature Newtown! Abbots Hill Farm & Rescue in Newtown is offering brand new summer classes and programs where children will learn about and interact with a variety of farm animals. Their educational, fun and unique classes are designed for children ages 18 months through 12! Take classes one day at a time or enroll in a weekly camp! See below for details on each program.

SUMMER CAMP 2023

Your child will have a unique, fun-filled outdoor camp experience at Abbotts Hill Farm and Rescue in Newtown. Educational opportunities include connecting with nature, learning about respectful animal interactions, animal and nature related arts & crafts, games, mindfulness, yoga and more.

Location: 5 Abbotts Hill Road, Newtown
Ages:  5-12
Dates: Runs Monday-Friday. Choose from w/o July 10, July 31 or August 7. Choose AM or PM session: 9AM-12PM or 12:30-3:30PM; Drop-in days also available so you can pick and choose your day(s).
Cost: $250 per child, per session, paid at time of registration. $60/day for drop-ins.

Register online here.


PARENT/CHILD CLASSES

Little Farmers & Me Classes provide an opportunity for you and your little one to attend class together and bond with the animals at Abbotts Hill Farm and Rescue! Each class will feature various activities that you can do at your own pace such as arts and crafts, farm-themed toys, sensory bin exploration and of course time to interact and play with the animals on the farm! Each class finishes with a group activity such as storytime, music or yoga.

  • Location5 Abbotts Hill Road, Newtown
  • Dates: Runs on select days in May - August, 10AM-11:15AM
  • Ages: For 18 months - 4 years plus a caregiver
  • Cost: $20 per class 

REGISTER VIA EMAIL: nurturewithnaturenewtown@gmail.com





Nurture with Nature was founded by Naomi DaPaz Ribeiro, a licensed clinical social worker, whose passion lies in helping animals in need and in working with children and adolescents with varying abilities and goal sets. Naomi works as a school social worker in the Milford Public Schools. She has been working with children and their families for over 20 years and has been helping animals in need since she was a child. Naomi looks forward to working with you and your family in helping achieve your child’s personal goals and interests. More info at https://www.abbottshillfarm.com/