Wright-Locke Farm

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Program Details

Schedule

The program year runs from mid-September through early June. Schedule options are either Monday and Wednesday or Tuesday and Thursday, from 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM. Participants 4 or older in either group may additionally join Fridays as space allows. Each day, we will provide a farm-prepared healthy and hearty snack, using Wright-Locke Farm produce when possible. Holidays will follow the Winchester Public Schools schedule. Closings will depend on travel and farm conditions.

Student Eligibility

  • Children must be 3-5 years old, (between 36 and 6o months by June 1 of the school year) for two days per week. Children must be 4+ to attend Friday Forest Friends.
  • It is helpful for children to be able to use the bathroom independently.

Please note: Forest Friends differs from traditional preschool programs and may not be suitable for all students. To ensure that students will flourish in our program, we meet with parents/guardians and the student(s) on the farm prior to enrollment in the program.

Licensing

Forest Friends is licensed as a small group program by the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care.

Application Information

We are currently full for the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 school years!

Waitlist Group Tours

If your child is eligible for the 2023-2024 waitlist (i.e., they are 3 as of June 1, 2023), please join one of our group tours. Please RSVP ForestFriends@wlfarm.org to reserve your family’s spot and receive more details.
*If your family is interested in applying for the 2024-2025 school year, please consider waiting to participate in the Group Tour until the fall/winter 2023 (schedule forthcoming).
Waitlist Group Tours Dates/times:
Friday, April 28th at 10:00 a.m.
Tuesday, May 23rd at 9:00 a.m.
A Group Tour is an essential part of the application process. In order to receive an application, your family must take part in a Group Tour.

2023-2024 Tuition

  • One-Day session (Fridays): $3,100
  • Two-day sessions (M/W or T/Th): $6,200
  • Three-day session (M/W/F or T/Th/F): $9,300

For any questions, please inquire at ForestFriends@WLFarm.org.

Financial Assistance

The Wright-Locke Farm Conservancy believes that all students deserve high-quality early education. For this reason, we have need-based scholarships available for our participants. A financial aid form will be attached to each application. If you have any questions, please contact ForestFriends@WLFarm.org.

Payment Schedule

Program Deposit: A deposit is due upon enrollment in the Forest Friends program. This deposit is non-refundable and will count as your June 2023 payment. ($310 for one-day; $620 for two-days; $930 for three-days)

Tuition Payments: Tuition payments are due monthly for the upcoming month, August-May. ($310 for one-day; $620 for two-days; $930 for three-days)

We recognize that this payment plan may not work for everyone, so if you would like to request an alternative payment plan, please email ForestFriends@WLFarm.org.

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Inclusion Policy

Wright-Locke Farm Conservancy Is Dedicated To Providing An Inclusive And Welcoming Environment To All, Regardless Of And Not Limited To Race, Religion, Color, Age, National Origin, Military Service, Physical Appearance, Gender Identity Or Gender Expression, Sex Or Sexual Orientation, Or Physical Or Mental Ability Or Disability. We Do Not Tolerate Harassment In Any Form. Please Join Us In Respecting Everyone.