Ages 3–7 | Parents Stay
Mondays 9am–11am | Feb 1 – Apr 30
$220/month | Max 15 kids
Designed for young learners and their grown-ups, this hands-on class blends early science, sensory play, farm animals, and outdoor exploration. Parents partner with their child as they learn through themed lessons, nature crafts, games, and animal encounters.
Your child will enjoy:
Ages 6–15 | Parents Stay
Mondays 1pm–3pm | Feb 1 – Apr 30
$225/month | Max 30 kids
A deeper dive into agricultural science! Students explore animal biology, plant science, soil, weather, engineering, and hands-on experiments. Perfect for homeschool families seeking high-quality STEM learning with a farm twist.
Highlights:
Ages 6–15 | Thursdays 9:30am–1:30pm
Jan 8 – Apr 30 | $335 per quarter
Max 35 kids
A full drop-off agricultural science program designed for students ready to explore animal care, chemistry, biology, botany, and real-life farm operations. This is a longer immersive class with rotating hands-on stations.
Students will learn:
Ages 7–13 | Wednesdays 8am–11am
6-Week Program
January 28 or March 25 Start Dates
$400 per 6-week session | Max 6 kids
Each student is paired with her own miniature horse for hands-on learning! Students explore groundwork, grooming, health checks, halter training, communication, and daily horse care. (Not a riding course.)
Includes:
Ages 6+ | Drop-off Only
Jan 9 • Feb 13 • Apr 17 • May 12
9:30am–1pm | $120 per class | Max 20
Students learn animal anatomy, vitals, nutrition, health checks, and veterinary basics using real farm animals.
All Ages | Parents Stay
Jan 2 • Feb 6 • Mar 6 • Apr 3 • May 1
10:30am–Noon | $45 per family
A family-friendly session includes 30 minutes of a selected animal lesson that is always hands-on! Then followed by an hour of open farm play, animal meet-and-greet time, engaging farm activities, and hands-on agricultural fun for all ages.
Ages 5–12 | Drop-off
Dates Available:
$250 per child (half days)
8a-12p OR 12p-4p
$400 per child (full days)
Max 20 kids per week
Daily themes include animal care, farm chores, nature exploration, crafts, water day, science activities, and hands-on farm life experiences.
All Ages (10yo+ for drop-off) | Mar 31 2026
$145 per Student (1 Adult Free)
A hands-on farm-to-table experience teaching humane raising, slaughter, dissection, cuts, anatomy, and how pork moves from pasture to plate. Students explore agriculture, biology, and anatomy all in one.
Ages 4+ | 30-Minute Lessons
January – May | Tue & Thu 9am–2pm
$380 / 4-Lesson Package
Beginner riders learn safety, horsemanship, balance, steering, and confidence-building skills through short, private lessons perfect for new riders.
Riders learn:
How to Enroll
All classes must be prepaid. Spots are not held without payment. Please check calendars before registering; ALL CLASSES ARE NONREFUNDABLE AND NON TRANSFERRABLE. Services are considered rendered at the time of registration due to the nature of our business and preparations made.
For assistance on using the SUFS direct pay please see the attached link below for a sample. Classes and lessons are only valid for SUFS PEP & UA Scholarships.
Farm School Policies
Frequently Asked Questions
Do classes fill quickly?
Yes — most reach capacity within days of opening.
Do you accept SUFS?
Yes. Parents must complete payment authorization before class begins. Available for PEP & UA Scholarships.
How do I complete a SUFS Direct Pay?
After logging in to SUFS, go to the Market for Direct Pay Providers, select your child, search for Smith Acres, select our address, select each class enrolling for then go to checkout.
Can parents stay?
Parent-stay is required for children ages up to 6 and optional for other sessions. Please read notes about each class individually.
What should my child wear?
Closed-toe shoes, sunscreen if desired, and weather-appropriate clothing. Florida weather is unpredictable. Classes continue rain or shine.
No outside food allowed.
Please plan accordingly for arrival time.
Due to animals grazing, the ENTRY GATE OPENS ONLY 15 MINUTES PRIOR TO CLASS/EVENT START TIME. Classes do begin promptly at the scheduled times.
Have questions about our farm, events or classes? Contact us via email or text and we'll be happy to assist! Please allow 24 hours for a response.
📍6470 Buckingham Rd
Fort Myers, Florida 33905
Text: 239.329.1184
Facebook: The Barn at Smith Acres
Instagram: @SmithAcresSWFL
Current Volunteer Opportunities as of November 2025:
-Stall Cleaning (3 hrs roughly) Sundays 12p-3p
-Exterior Building, Barn, Fence, Stall Painting (3 hr min shift commitment) Flexible Schedule
-Pasture Cleaning & Animal Rotations Fridays 9a-12p