Will you donate to our Education Scholarship Fund?
Help us by donating a little extra to our scholarship fund when you make your own tuition or workshop payment. This fund provides important support for individuals, families, schools, and organizations that wish to visit and learn at Wright-Locke Farm but could not otherwise afford normal rates. A little goes a long way! Click here to contribute.
Wright-Locke Farm’s youth education programs offer children a unique, hands-on experience learning about farming and the natural world on our historic working farm. For each child, we aim to inspire curiosity about the natural world, foster a sense of comfort in the outdoors, and develop a sense of respect for living things. All of our programs include lessons and activities related to agriculture and the environment using our fields, pastures, barns, woods, and farm animals as a living classroom. Specific subjects include Wright-Locke farm animals (goats, chickens, honey bees), farm operations, outdoor exploration, and plant growth.
Interested in a group visit or enrichment program? Click here to learn more!
1. Log into, or create, your account via WLFarm.org. It’s quick and easy! We just need some basic information about yourself.
Special note: Have you made a donation or registered for programs before? If so, be sure to use the EXACT same first name, last name, and email address you previously used to make your account. If you’d like to change any of these pieces of information, you may do so by logging into your account.
2. Create a child profile for each child you wish to register. Similar to creating an account, you must provide some basic information about your child(ren) in order to register them for programs. You may edit this information at any time by logging into your account.
3. Prior to registering for a program, please be sure to read our Youth Program Terms below for information on our payment and refund policy, photo and video policy, and liability statement.
*Please note that payment for a program is due at least 2 weeks prior to a program’s start date in order to guarantee your child’s spot in a program.
4. Register for a youth program!
We strongly recommend having one internet browser tab open to this page (with program details) and another tab open to log into your account and do the following:
- Choose a specific program (i.e. “Monday Spring After School Program”) from the drop-down menu on the Event Registration page.
- Select the profile of the child you wish to register for this program–you’ll be given the option to pay immediately by credit card or to pay later; we recommend opting to “pay later” if signing up for multiple programs or children so that you may pay for all programs with one credit card transaction on the Make Payment page (one check payment can also be mailed in lieu of credit card payment).
- To sign up your child for another program or to register multiple children for the same program, you will repeat this step.
Did a program of interest sell out?
If a program sells out, we have a wait list available–just contact our Youth Programs Manager to let us know which program(s) you are interested in having your child attend. Many wait list families end up receiving notice about openings, you just never know when it will be (spring – summer). We notify wait list families in a chronological order as soon as a spot becomes available.
Contact our Youth Programs Manager with any questions.
Payment & Refund Policy:
- Online payments can be made via the following credit cards: Visa, MasterCard, Discover
- Payment for a youth program, made by credit card, check, money order, or cash, must be submitted at least 2 weeks in advance of the program’s start date. Failure to comply may result in the loss of your child’s spot in the program for which payment is owed.
- Tuition refunds are guaranteed up to 2 weeks prior to the start date of a program minus a $10 administrative fee. Cancellation within the two weeks prior to the program start date will be given a 50% refund if the child’s spot cannot be filled. (If the spot can be filled, a full refund minus the $10 administrative fee will be given.)
- There will be no tuition refunds for cancellations made after a program has begun.
- No full or partial tuition refund or credit will be given for a child’s failure to attend any part of a program for which they are registered.
- A full tuition refund will be given in the event Wright-Locke Farm cancels a program.
Photo & Video Policy:
- The Conservancy may take photos and digital video footage of activities throughout the educational program season for record keeping and publicity purposes. Participant names are never used in connection with these photos or videos.
Liability Statement (Permission for the Conservancy to handle emergencies):
- I realize injuries can occur from participation in Farm programs. I hereby waive, release, absolve, indemnify, and agree to hold harmless the Wright-Locke Farm Conservancy, Inc., their Board of Directors, instructors, or assignees, and the Town of Winchester from any claim arising out of injury to my child or myself. Should my child be taken to the hospital for emergency purposes, I hereby grant permission to the attending physician and staff to administer anesthesia, medical, X-ray, and surgical procedures as may be deemed necessary or advisable. I understand that every attempt will be made to contact me in an emergency.
– Spring 2020 –
Join us for a five-day education program here at the farm over April Vacation! During the course of the program, we will explore the farm and adjacent natural spaces to learn about agriculture and the environment. Some activities include completing daily “chicken chores”, meeting our goats up-close, digging through the compost, hiking through the Whipple Hipple Conservation Area, and preparing a daily snack! These programs run 4/20 – 4/24. Cost: $250
Preschool (ages 4 – 5): 9 AM – 12 PM (must be able to use the bathroom independently)
If you are interested in participating in fewer than the full 5 days, email jwright@wlfarm.org for availability. If you are not participating in the full program, the daily rate is $55.
Check out our after school series for children in grades K-2! Each program meets on the designated day from 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm for six weeks. This program provides the perfect opportunity to learn more about agriculture and the environment. Each day, we’ll complete “chicken chores”, providing fresh food and water and collecting the hens’ eggs. We’ll also visit our education garden to harvest and prepare a farm-fresh snack! In addition to these weekly routines, each session will focus on one aspect of the farm or surrounding conservation land. Examples include learning more about our goats, playing games to understand pollination, or going on a hike! We make use of all of the natural areas around us, including the Whipple Hill Conservation Area, our own Pond Loop, and our cultivated land. These programs aim to facilitate a connection with the outdoors, develop a love of learning, and foster curiosity. Cost: $200.
Monday Spring After School Program (Gr. K-2)
Tuesday Spring After School Program (Gr. K-2)
Wednesday Spring After School Program (Gr. K-2)
Thursday Spring After School Program (Gr. 3-5)
Programs run April 27 – June 8, 2020. No program on May 25 (Memorial Day).
Join us this spring for our Friday Morning Preschool program for children ages 4-5! This program runs from 9-12 on Friday mornings, May 1 – June 5. During the program, our small group will have the opportunity to explore the farm, take care of our chickens, harvest and prepare farm-fresh snacks, and explore the outdoors. We make use of all of the natural areas around us, including the Whipple Hill Conservation Area, our own Pond Loop, and our cultivated land. These programs aim to facilitate a connection with the outdoors, develop a love of learning, and foster curiosity. Cost: $250.
Please note: Participants must be potty-trained and able to use the bathroom independently.
This program runs from May 1 to June 5, 2020.
Wednesday Morning Homeschool Series
Check out our morning homeschool series for children ages 6 – 10! Each program meets on the designated day from 9:30 am – 12:00 pm for six weeks. This program provides the perfect opportunity to learn more about agriculture and the environment. Each day, we’ll complete “chicken chores”, providing fresh food and water and collecting the hens’ eggs. We’ll also visit our education garden to harvest and prepare a farm-fresh snack! In addition to these weekly routines, each session will focus on one aspect of the farm or surrounding conservation land. Examples include learning more about our goats, playing games to understand pollination, or going on a hike! We make use of all of the natural areas around us, including the Whipple Hill Conservation Area, our own Pond Loop, and our cultivated land. These programs aim to facilitate a connection with the outdoors, develop a love of learning, and foster curiosity. Program runs April 29 – June 3, 2020. Cost: $250.
Schedule Your Own Homeschool Group!
Schedule a program with us for your homeschool group! In addition to the Survival Skills program series, we also offer a variety of homeschool programs that can be scheduled according to your availability. Click here to view the program offerings and their learning outcomes.
To schedule a homeschool program with us, please email FarmEd@wlfarm.org.
Join us for an interactive tour of the farm, visits to the animals, and a story! Each program will include different activities, so don’t be afraid to sign up for more than one! Programs run from 10 – 11:30 AM. Please note that a caregiver must accompany each participant. Cost: $15 per child.
Click on the following dates to register:
Thursday, April 9 (weather-dependent)
Goat Walk? (Yes, this is real!) Just like dogs, goats like their walks, too! Join us for a series of walks with our goats in the adjacent woods. On the walks, you’ll have the opportunity to pet the goats and walk alongside them as they search for food! This family event is great for all participants over the age of 5. Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. $7 per person.
Saturday, March 7, 10 – 11:30 AM (SOLD OUT)
Saturday, April 4, 10 – 11:30 AM (SOLD OUT)
Email jwright@wlfarm.org for waitlists.
– Summer 2020 –
Please note, there is a two session limit per participant.
Due to high demand for our programs, we have this policy to accomodate as many participants as possible.
Join us for our Summer Vacation Programs for Preschoolers (ages 4-5). This program runs from 9-12 (morning) or 1-4 (afternoon) M-F. During the program, kids will have the opportunity to explore the farm, take care of our chickens, harvest and prepare a farm-fresh snack from our education garden, and explore the outdoors. We make use of all of the natural areas around us, including the Whipple Hill Conservation Area, our own Pond Loop, and our cultivated land. These programs aim to facilitate a connection with the outdoors, develop a love of learning, and foster curiosity. Programs cost $255 per week.
Please note: Children must be potty-trained and able to use the bathroom independently.
Morning Programs (9 AM – 12 PM)
June 15 – 19 (Preschool) (FULL)
June 22 – 26 (Preschool) (FULL)
June 29 – July 2 (Preschool) (FULL)
July 27 – 31 (Preschool) (FULL)
August 24 – 28 (Preschool) (FULL)
August 31 – September 4 (Preschool) (FULL)
To join a waitlist for any full program, please email Jack at jwright@wlfarm.org.
Afternoon Programs (1 – 4 PM)
August 3 – 7 (Preschool) (FULL)
To join a waitlist for any full program, please email Jack at jwright@wlfarm.org.
Join us for our Summer Vacation Programs for children entering Grades K-2. This program runs from 9-12 (morning) or 1-4 (afternoon) M-F. During the program, kids will have the opportunity to explore the farm, take care of our chickens, harvest and prepare a farm-fresh snack from our education garden, and explore the outdoors. We make use of all of the natural areas around us, including the Whipple Hill Conservation Area, our own Pond Loop, and our cultivated land. These programs aim to facilitate a connection with the outdoors, develop a love of learning, and foster curiosity. Programs cost $255 per week.
Morning Programs (9 AM – 12 PM)
June 29 – July 2 (K-2) (FULL)
July 6 – 10 (K-2) (FULL)
July 13 – 17 (K-2) (FULL)
July 20 – 24 (K-2) (FULL)
August 3 – 7 (K-2) (FULL)
August 10 – 14 (K-2) (FULL)
August 17 – 21 (K-2) (FULL)
To join a waitlist for any full program, please email Jack at jwright@wlfarm.org.
Afternoon Programs (1 – 4 PM)
July 20 – 24 (K-2) (FULL)
July 27 – 31 (K-2) (FULL)
August 3 – 7 (K-2) (FULL)
To join a waitlist for any full program, please email Jack at jwright@wlfarm.org.
Join us for our Summer Vacation Programs for children entering Grades 3-5. This program runs from 9-12 (morning) or 1-4 (afternoon) M-F. During the program, kids will have the opportunity to explore the farm, take care of our chickens, harvest and prepare a farm-fresh snack from our education garden, and explore the outdoors. We make use of all of the natural areas around us, including the Whipple Hill Conservation Area, our own Pond Loop, and our entire farm property. These programs aim to facilitate a connection with the outdoors, develop a love of learning, and foster curiosity. Programs cost $255 per week.
Please check back soon as we plan to add additional programs.
Morning Programs (9 AM – 12 PM)
August 3 – 7 (Gr. 3-5) (FULL)
To join a waitlist for any full program, please email Jack at jwright@wlfarm.org.
Afternoon Programs (1 – 4 PM)
July 20 – 24 (Gr. 3-5) (FULL)
July 27 – 31 (Gr. 3-5) (FULL)
To join a waitlist for any full program, please email Jack at jwright@wlfarm.org.
Group Visits & Enrichment Programs
Are you interested in having your class, group, or organization come to Wright-Locke Farm for an education or volunteer-oriented visit? Or would you like the Farm to come to your school or group for an in-house enrichment program? Please contact our Youth Programs Manager to book a future farm visit or enrichment program. Please note that we host farm visits April through October. Off-farm enrichment programs can be hosted at your location as our schedule allows. Click here for a list of our enrichment program topics.
For information about hosting a child’s birthday party at the Farm, please visit our Private Events webpage.
Please read our Visitor Guide to prepare for your future visit or program.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Youth Programs Manager
Farm education programs are generously supported by the Cummings Foundation and the John and Mary Murphy Foundation. You can support the Farm by making a donation.