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Thanks to funding from Moneybarn through the Hampshire and Isle of Wight community Foundation, the farm is now running a free children's After School Club for those aged 8-16, and it runs every Friday 3:30-5:30.
The club is aimed at improving and supporting young peoples wellbeing using the outdoors, nature, and animals. We offer a inclusive, accessible, and holistic club, where the young people take the lead on what they want to do and what they want to achieve. The group size is 10 young people per group. If there are any dietary requirements or support needs, please email: [email protected] |
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This club runs every Friday from 3:30-5:30, with focussed activities changing each week to offer a wide range of experience for the young people. This includes:
Goat and Sheep care week:
Friday 24th October
· Strawing up the barn and preparing the animals dinner.
· Feed Hay to the goats and sheep (go in the field with Pygmy goats, Nubian goats, Guernsey goats and Sheep)
· Groom the goats and take the goats for a walk around the farm
· Put the goats and sheep to bed for the evening, feeding them dinner.
· Put animals to bed for the evening.
Small Animal care week:
Friday 7th November
· Clean out the guinea pig and rabbit enclosures and refresh with clean bedding
· Prepare the guinea pigs, rabbits, and reptiles dinner - chop up veg and forage for weeds and greens from the garden
· Guinea pig, rabbit, and reptiles handling, grooming or bathing.
· Small animal health checks and weighing.
· Put animals to bed for the evening.
Woodland and animals:
Friday 14th November
· We will start the session meeting and feeding treats to some of our smaller animals like the guinea pigs then we will go into our woodlands and toast marshmallows round a fire. We will also include a variety of woodland activities.
· Help put animals to bed for the evening.
Poultry and Pigs week:
Friday 21st November
· Prepare coops and enclosures for the evening, and put animals to bed.
· Create enrichment for the chickens, ducks, or pigs!
· Chicken handling and feeding them some corn
Farm tour:
Friday 28th November
· An introduction to farm life with our staff giving a hands on and interactive tour of our farm and garden. This will include handling, feeding, and grooming activities.
· Put animals to bed for the evening.
Goat and Sheep care week:
Friday 5th December
· Strawing up the barn and preparing the animals dinner.
· Feed Hay to the goats and sheep (go in the field with Pygmy goats, Nubian goats, Guernsey goats and Sheep)
· Groom the goats and take the goats for a walk around the farm
· Put the goats and sheep to bed for the evening, feeding them dinner.
· Put animals to bed for the evening.
Small Animal care week:
Friday 12th December
· Clean out the guinea pig and rabbit enclosures and refresh with clean bedding
· Prepare the guinea pigs, rabbits, and reptiles dinner - chop up veg and forage for weeds and greens from the garden
· Guinea pig, rabbit, and reptiles handling, grooming or bathing.
· Small animal health checks and weighing.
· Put animals to bed for the evening.
Woodland and animals:
Friday 19th December
· We will start the session meeting and feeding treats to some of our smaller animals like the guinea pigs then we will go into our woodlands and toast marshmallows round a fire. We will also include a variety of woodland activities.
· Help put animals to bed for the evening.
Goat and Sheep care week:
Friday 24th October
· Strawing up the barn and preparing the animals dinner.
· Feed Hay to the goats and sheep (go in the field with Pygmy goats, Nubian goats, Guernsey goats and Sheep)
· Groom the goats and take the goats for a walk around the farm
· Put the goats and sheep to bed for the evening, feeding them dinner.
· Put animals to bed for the evening.
Small Animal care week:
Friday 7th November
· Clean out the guinea pig and rabbit enclosures and refresh with clean bedding
· Prepare the guinea pigs, rabbits, and reptiles dinner - chop up veg and forage for weeds and greens from the garden
· Guinea pig, rabbit, and reptiles handling, grooming or bathing.
· Small animal health checks and weighing.
· Put animals to bed for the evening.
Woodland and animals:
Friday 14th November
· We will start the session meeting and feeding treats to some of our smaller animals like the guinea pigs then we will go into our woodlands and toast marshmallows round a fire. We will also include a variety of woodland activities.
· Help put animals to bed for the evening.
Poultry and Pigs week:
Friday 21st November
· Prepare coops and enclosures for the evening, and put animals to bed.
· Create enrichment for the chickens, ducks, or pigs!
· Chicken handling and feeding them some corn
Farm tour:
Friday 28th November
· An introduction to farm life with our staff giving a hands on and interactive tour of our farm and garden. This will include handling, feeding, and grooming activities.
· Put animals to bed for the evening.
Goat and Sheep care week:
Friday 5th December
· Strawing up the barn and preparing the animals dinner.
· Feed Hay to the goats and sheep (go in the field with Pygmy goats, Nubian goats, Guernsey goats and Sheep)
· Groom the goats and take the goats for a walk around the farm
· Put the goats and sheep to bed for the evening, feeding them dinner.
· Put animals to bed for the evening.
Small Animal care week:
Friday 12th December
· Clean out the guinea pig and rabbit enclosures and refresh with clean bedding
· Prepare the guinea pigs, rabbits, and reptiles dinner - chop up veg and forage for weeds and greens from the garden
· Guinea pig, rabbit, and reptiles handling, grooming or bathing.
· Small animal health checks and weighing.
· Put animals to bed for the evening.
Woodland and animals:
Friday 19th December
· We will start the session meeting and feeding treats to some of our smaller animals like the guinea pigs then we will go into our woodlands and toast marshmallows round a fire. We will also include a variety of woodland activities.
· Help put animals to bed for the evening.
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Details for parents:
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Terms and conditions:
- Suitable for ages 8-16yrs
- Club runs from 3:30pm - 5:30pm
- All attending children must be dropped off and collected at reception by a responsible adult
- Please wear suitable outdoor footwear and clothing - The farm will be muddy, so wellies are recommended!
- You will be asked to complete a form on arrival for each child.
- Bookings can be made for more than 1 child, but the booking system only allows 1 booking per date at a time. If you want to book multiple bookings, please book separately.
AQA Accredited Certification course for after school club!
We are proud to offer a bespoke and child-led certification and learning programme, suitable for individuals or groups of all ages and abilities. Our programme is also SEND-friendly, with tailored support available to ensure everyone has the opportunity to achieve.
With our rescued and rehomed animals, extensive garden, and nature-rich setting, we have created a unique learning environment ideal for practical and land-based education. We offer a wide selection of AQA units, which can be taken individually or as part of a themed portfolio. These include:
Price: A one off lifetime registration fee of £40 is required - but this gets you unlimited certificates.
If you were interested in signing a young person up for this opportunity, please email:
[email protected]
We are proud to offer a bespoke and child-led certification and learning programme, suitable for individuals or groups of all ages and abilities. Our programme is also SEND-friendly, with tailored support available to ensure everyone has the opportunity to achieve.
With our rescued and rehomed animals, extensive garden, and nature-rich setting, we have created a unique learning environment ideal for practical and land-based education. We offer a wide selection of AQA units, which can be taken individually or as part of a themed portfolio. These include:
- Animal Husbandry and Care
- Management of Exotic Animals
- Equine Management
- Introduction to Farming
- Poultry
- Mental Health, Emotions & Wellbeing
- Sustainability & Conservation – exploring nature, wildlife & the outdoors
- Life Skills
- Arts, Crafts, Design & Building Projects
Price: A one off lifetime registration fee of £40 is required - but this gets you unlimited certificates.
If you were interested in signing a young person up for this opportunity, please email:
[email protected]
