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2026/2027 Farm School Schedule
AGES 3–7 Jr Ag
AGES 3–7 Jr Ag
AGES 3–7 Jr Ag
Junior Agricultural Science
Ages 3-7
Wednesdays | 9:00-10:30 AM
$360 per 6-week session
Parent Participation Required
Instructor: Lindsay Smith
About the Class
Spark your child’s curiosity through hands-on learning on a real working farm!
Designed for preschool and early elementary students, this engaging class combines agricultural science, nature exploration, early literacy, and creative activities in a fun, age-appropriate environment. Parents stay and participate alongside their child as we explore farm life together.
Each class may include:
- 🐥 Hands-on animal interactions
- 🌱 Gardening and nature exploration
- 🔬 Simple STEM and science experiments
- 🎨 Farm-themed crafts
- 📖 Stories, songs, and movement
- ✏️ Early writing and fine motor activities
Session 1: Chickens, Eggs & Life Cycles
August 12 - September 16, 2026
Over six weeks, children will:
- Learn how eggs hatch and care for developing chicks
- Watch our classroom incubator hatch baby chicks
- Explore animal life cycles and habitats
- Discover weather and how it affects the farm
- Create hands-on projects and nature crafts
- Build confidence through outdoor exploration and play
Skills Your Child Will Develop
- Observation and critical thinking
- Early science and STEM concepts
- Vocabulary and communication
- Fine and gross motor skills
- Creativity and problem-solving
- Responsibility and empathy toward animals
- Social skills through cooperative learning
Why Families Love Our Program
At The Barn at Smith Acres, children don’t just learn about agriculture. They experience it.
Every class is built around real animals, meaningful hands-on activities, and outdoor exploration that inspires curiosity and a lifelong love of learning. Our lessons naturally support Florida early learning standards while giving children experiences they simply can’t get from a textbook.
Ages 6-12ish
AGES 3–7 Jr Ag
AGES 3–7 Jr Ag
Elementary Agricultural Science
Ages 6-12
Wednesdays | 10:30 AM-1:30 PM
$360 per 6-week session
Instructor: Lindsay Smith
Students should be comfortable writing independently. Parents are welcome to stay and assist younger writers if needed.
What to Bring
- Lunch
- Refillable water bottle
- Closed-toe shoes
- Clothes that can get dirty
About the Class
Bring science to life through hands-on learning on a real working farm!
Students explore agriculture through interactive lessons that combine science, creative writing, nature, and practical homesteading skills. Every class encourages curiosity, critical thinking, and confidence while connecting classroom concepts to real-world experiences.
Each week includes:
- 🌱 Agricultural science
- ✍️ Creative writing or nature journaling
- 🔬 Hands-on STEM activities
- 🐄 Farm exploration and animal interactions
- 🌿 Outdoor learning
- 🛠️ Engineering and problem-solving challenges
Session 1: Chickens, Eggs & Animal Life Cycles
August 12 - September 16, 2026
Over six weeks, students will:
- Hatch chicks in a classroom incubator
- Study chicken anatomy and animal life cycles
- Explore weather, wetlands, and ecosystems
- Learn basic animal care and husbandry
- Complete STEM engineering challenges
- Practice scientific observation and data collection
- Strengthen writing skills through creative and nature-based assignments
Skills Students Will Build
- Scientific inquiry and critical thinking
- Observation and data collection
- Creative and informational writing
- Engineering and problem solving
- Environmental stewardship
- Responsibility and teamwork
- Confidence through hands-on learning
Why Families Choose Smith Acres
Our students don’t just read about agriculture, they experience it.
Each class blends science, writing, math, and environmental education with real animals, outdoor exploration, and meaningful farm experiences. Lessons naturally align with Florida educational standards while creating lasting memories and practical life skills that extend far beyond the classroom.
FIRST FRIDAYS FARM FUN!
First Fridays Farm Fun
All Ages | Parents Stay Together
October 2, 2026 • November 6, 2026 • December 4, 2026
January 1, 2027 • February 5, 2027 • March 5, 2027 • April 2, 2027
10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
$45 per Family
Start your month with fresh air, farm animals, and unforgettable family memories!
Each First Friday begins with a 30-minute interactive agricultural lesson featuring one of our farm animals. Families will meet, touch, feed, and learn about a different species each month through engaging, age-appropriate activities.
After the featured lesson, enjoy one hour of open farm exploration, including:
- 🐴 Animal meet-and-greets
- 🌾 Hands-on agricultural activities
- 🚜 Farm play and discovery
- 🎨 Nature-based crafts or sensory stations
- 🥚 Seasonal farm experiences
- 🌻 Time to explore, learn, and connect as a family
Designed for all ages, this relaxed, family-style program encourages curiosity, creativity, and a love for agriculture through meaningful hands-on experiences.
Come learn, explore, and make memories together at The Barn at Smith Acres! 🌾🐓🐐
A Love for Horses 🐴
We offer private horseback riding lessons and group horsemanship courses utilizing many of our ten horses on property. Click below to get more info.