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*Throughout Summer, its only our Saturday morning and Thursday evening clubs running.
Thanks to funding from the company X press feeders, the farm is now running free Youth Clubs for those aged 8-16, and it runs every Friday 3:30-5 and Saturday 9:30-11. We also run a free youth club every Thursday (4-5:15) for ages 10-16.
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 learn new skills and make friends. The group size is 8 young people per group. If there are any dietary requirements or support needs, please email: [email protected]. |
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For the club that runs every Friday from 3:30-5 and Saturdays 9:30-11, there is focussed activities each week to offer a wide range of experience for the young people. This includes:
Youth Club Summer sessions
-We will start the session in our woodlands and toast marshmallows round a fire; we will also include a variety of woodland activities. After that we will meet some of our smaller animals like the guinea pigs and reptiles, learning how to handle them and feed them some treats.
-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.
-Clean out the chicken and duck coops
-Clean out the pig pen
-Create enrichment for the chickens, ducks, or pigs!
-Chicken handling and feeding them some corn
-Meet our rescue chickens and Turkeys in our Safe Wings Sanctuary
-Clean out the barn or goat shelter and refresh with straw
-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
-Clean out the guinea pig or rabbit enclosures and refresh with clean bedding
-Prepare the guinea pigs, rabbits, or reptiles’ dinner - chop up veg and forage for weeds and greens from the garden
-Guinea pig and reptile handling, grooming or bathing.
-Small animal health checks and weighing.
The Thursday youth club is more aimed at drop in support, games, arts/crafts, and animal activities.
Youth Club Summer sessions
- Woodland and animals: Saturday 25th July
-We will start the session in our woodlands and toast marshmallows round a fire; we will also include a variety of woodland activities. After that we will meet some of our smaller animals like the guinea pigs and reptiles, learning how to handle them and feed them some treats.
- Farm tour: Saturday 8th August
-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.
- Poultry and Pigs week: Saturday 15th August
-Clean out the chicken and duck coops
-Clean out the pig pen
-Create enrichment for the chickens, ducks, or pigs!
-Chicken handling and feeding them some corn
-Meet our rescue chickens and Turkeys in our Safe Wings Sanctuary
- Goat and Sheep care week: Saturday 22nd August
-Clean out the barn or goat shelter and refresh with straw
-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
- Small Animal care week: Saturday 29th August
-Clean out the guinea pig or rabbit enclosures and refresh with clean bedding
-Prepare the guinea pigs, rabbits, or reptiles’ dinner - chop up veg and forage for weeds and greens from the garden
-Guinea pig and reptile handling, grooming or bathing.
-Small animal health checks and weighing.
The Thursday youth club is more aimed at drop in support, games, arts/crafts, and animal activities.
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Details for parents:
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Terms and conditions:
- Suitable for ages 8-16yrs
- 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.
