Youth & Family Programs
LexFarm youth programs offer many opportunities for hands-on learning and play in a beautiful farm setting. Based in the LexFarm learning garden, our classes expose children to all aspects of the growing cycle: planting, weeding, watering, and harvesting. We explore the wildlife at the Arlington reservoir and care for the animals at neighboring Silk Fields Farm. At this time our various programs serve children from 6 months old through 3rd grade!
LexFarm education is committed to making our programs and school group visits accessible. A limited number of scholarships and waived membership fees are available for families qualifying as low-income/EBT and families experiencing financial hardship. Email [email protected] to find out more.
Fall 2024 Education Programs
Farm Friends (2-3 y/o with caregiver)
Introduce your little one to the farm! In this 4 or 6 week series, caregivers and young children explore and play in the learning garden together. Each class will have a seasonal theme and hands-on activity. We’ll sing circle-time songs, plant seeds, water, harvest veggies, and visit with sheep, chickens, goats and alpacas!
Farm Friends Fall Session 1 (6 weeks) Mondays 9:30-10:15: 9/9-10/21 (no class 10/14 for IPD) *rain date 10/28 Mondays 10:45-11:30: 9/9-10/21 (no class 10/14 for IPD) *rain date 10/28 Wednesdays: 9:30-10:15: 9/11-10/16 *rain date: 10/23 Wednesdays: 10:30-11:15: 9/11-10/16 *rain date: 10/23 Thursdays 11:15-noon: 9/12-10/17 *rain date: 10/24 Members: $100, Non-Members: $110 Waitlist S1 Farm Friends Mon 9:30Waitlist S1 Farm Friends Mon 10:45 Register S1 Farm Friends Weds 9:30Register S1 Farm Friends Weds 10:30 Waitlist S1 Farm Friends Thurs 11:15
Farm Friends Fall Session 2 (5 weeks) Mondays 9:30-10:15: 11/4-12/9/(no class 11/11) *rain date 12/16 Mondays 10:45-11:30: 11/4-12/9 (no class 11/11) *rain date 12/16 Wednesdays: 10:00-10:45: 10/30-11/27 *rain date: 12/4 Wednesdays: 11:15-noon: 10/30-11/27 *rain date: 12/4 Thursdays 11:15-noon (4 weeks): 10/31-11/21 *rain date: 12/5 5 weeks: Members: $85, Non-Members: $95 4 weeks: Members: $70, Non-Members: $80 Waitlist S2 Farm Friends Mon 9:30Register S2 Farm Friends Mon 10:45 Register S2 Farm Friends Weds 10:00Register S2 Farm Friends Weds 11:15 Waitlist S2 Farm Friends Thurs 11:15
Farm Explorers (4-6 y/o)
Immerse your child in nature this fall! This drop-off class series for 4-6 year olds will offer guided play opportunities in a beautiful farm setting. We’ll care for the garden and learn about many of the small creatures who help the farm (worms, bees, birds). Classes will also include explorations at the Arlington Reservoir and animal care for the chickens, goats, sheep and alpacas! 5:1 teacher/student ratio.
Tuesday Explorers Fall Session 1 (6 weeks) Tues Mornings 10-noon: 9/10-10/22 (*no class 10/15) *rain date: 10/29 Members: $215, Non-Members: $230 --Registration opens August 6-- Tuesday Explorers Fall Session 2 (5 weeks) Tues Mornings 10-noon: 11/5-12/3 *rain date: 12/10 Members: $180, Non-Members: $195 Register: Tues Explorers Session 1Register: Tues Explorers Session 2
Friday Morning Explorers Fall (12 weeks)** Friday Mornings 9-noon: 9/6-11/22 Members: $585 Non-Members: $625
**Friday Morning Explorers is a program that runs year-round, all outside. We are active and hearty and require families to invest in seasonal outdoor gear! We can help with hand-me-downs whenever there is a need. Registration is by the season and priority is given to returning families. Because the teachers get to know this group of students and families well over multiple years we have the ability to include children starting at 3 years old.
If you’re interested in Friday Morning Explorers for your 3-5 year old child, please reach out to Rachel at [email protected] about 2024 availability and/or 2025 waitlist. Thank you!
Farm Scouts (6-10 year olds)
Get outside and active this fall! In this drop-off program, 6-10 year olds tend to the garden, learn about eco-friendly farm practices, explore the Arlington Reservoir, and spend time caring for the sheep, goats, alpacas and chickens. Student teacher ratio 6:1.
Farm Scouts Session 1 (6 weeks)
Friday Afternoons 3-5pm: 9/6-10/11
*rain date 10/18
Members: $215, Non-Members: $230
Farm Scouts Session 2 (6 weeks)
Friday Afternoons 3-5pm: 10/25-12/6 (no class 11/29)
*rain date 12/13
Members: $215, Non-Members: $230
Register Farm Scouts Session 1Register Farm Scouts Session 2
Art at the Farm (5 – 10 y/o)
Let’s let the life at the farm inspire us! Come play and make art with natural materials and traditional art media. The farm is a rich source of the elements artists use – color, shape, line and texture. Children will use their senses through games, scavenger hunts, drawing, painting and building. Classes will include open-ended projects, time to explore materials through play, and some visits with the farm animals. This program is led by local artist and educator, Ann Wynne. Class size limited to 12.
Art at the Farm (6 weeks) Thursday Afternoons, 3:00-5:00 pm 9/12-10/24 (no class 10/3) *rain date 11/7 Members: $215, Non-members: $230 Register for Art at the Farm
Spanish at the Farm//Español en la Granja (2-5 y/o with caregiver)
Learn Spanish while you play on the farm with your little one. In this family program caregivers and children will learn basic Spanish vocabulary and phrases through songs, stories, games, crafts, playing in the garden and visiting the animals. ¡Nos vemos en la granja!
No Spanish language necessary but Spanish speakers are welcome to join!
Spanish at the Farm (6 weeks) Wednesday Mornings 11:15-noon: 9/11-10/16 *rain date: 10/23 Members: $110, Non-members: $120 Register for Spanish at the Farm
Animal Caretakers (7 – 12 y/o)
Learn what it’s like to live on a farm by helping with animal care and chores. This program is for 1st-5th grade students who love animals and want the chance to spend lots of time with them.. We’ll learn about the sheep, goats, alpacas and chickens as we work together to complete animal chores like feeding, collecting eggs, brushing and walking the goats, free-ranging the chickens and –everyone’s favorite – mucking out the barns! Requires a willingness to get messy and do some hard work!! Teacher/student ratio 6:1.Animal Caretakers Session 1 (3 weeks) Thursday afternoons 4-5:30 pm: 9/12, 9/19, 9/26 *rain date 10/3 Members: $85, Non-Members: $95 Animal Caretakers Session 2 (4 weeks) Thursday afternoons 4-5:30 pm: 10/3-10/24 *rain date 11/7 Members: $115, Non-Members: $125 Register for Animal Caretakers S1 Register for Animal Caretakers S2
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Adult Programs
On-farm Vinyasa Yoga Class with Wonder Yoga
Join Wonder Yoga every Thursday evening or Saturday morning at Lexington Community Farm for Breathe, Wonder’s signature all-levels Vinyasa yoga class designed to maximize the feel good outdoor vibes. Our intention is to help you feel better in your body, more balanced emotionally and clearer mentally. The sequences change from class to class but are all based on traditional yoga postures linked together by movement and breath. Each class consists of a combination of sun salutations and a variety of stretching, back bending, twisting and balancing postures. These poses are connected by dynamic movements and also include longer holds intended to build strength.
This outdoor class is limited to 20 students and weather dependent. Please bring your own yoga mat and any yoga props you’d like to use. You can use your in studio class packs, memberships or single class purchases for this outdoor class.
Register: On-farm Yoga
