Get Outdoors this Summer and learn how to give pigs belly rubs, how to give gentle pets to goats, chickens, bunnies and more!
Abbotts Hill Farm & Rescue in Newtown is offering summer classes and programs where children will learn about and interact with a variety of farm animals. Classes are educational, fun and 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 2024
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 themed arts & crafts, games, mindfulness, yoga and more.
Location: 5 Abbotts Hill Road, Newtown
Ages: 5-12
Dates: Farm Camp runs Monday-Friday. 9 am-12 pm
Choose from weeks of: July 8, July 29 or August 5.
Drop-in days also available each week.
Cost: $275 per child, per session. $60/day for drop-in days.
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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.
- Location: 5 Abbotts Hill Road, Newtown
- Dates: Runs Select Saturdays & Weekdays June-August
- Time: 10AM-11:15AM
- Ages: For 18 months - 4 years plus a caregiver
- Cost: $20 per class
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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
