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The Yellow Farmhouse offers an array of age-appropriate classes - for kids as young as three through high school - that teaches about food and how it gets to the table to ensure that the next generation is invested in a sustainable food system.
Join us this summer for an exciting lineup of hands-on programs designed to connect kids with nature, farming, and fresh, seasonal food! Our Young Cooks & Farmers program invites children ages 6-11 to explore sustainable farming practices and seasonal cooking. For younger children, Storytime on the Farm offers a delightful experience for kids ages 3-7 and their caregivers to gather or a charming story, a fun nature activity, and a farm-fresh snack.
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Featured Programs
Stone Acres Farm 2025 Fish Camp: Trout Derby
Join us at Stone Acres Farm for our 1st Annual Fish Camp Trout Derby! Hook, Clean, and Cook on Sunday, May 4 from 11AM - 2PM. Sign up for a timeslot below, last entry at 1pm. Each ticket includes a free t-shirt - this program is FREE!
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Youth Cooking Classes at The COMO
Calling all aspiring young chefs, ages 7-11, to join the COMO and Yellow Farmhouse Education Center for an exciting multi-week series of hands-on cooking classes. Throughout the program, chefs will explore essential cooking techniques, from knife skills and "mise en place" to learning different cooking methods such as sautéing, baking, and grilling. Each week, young chefs will build confidence in the kitchen, experiment with fresh ingredients, and create delicious meals to enjoy and share.
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Young Cooks & Farmers Summer Program
Our Young Cooks & Farmers program invites children ages 6-11 to explore sustainable farming practices and seasonal cooking. Young participants will work alongside farmers and culinary educators to grow, harvest, and cook fresh produce, all while learning about the importance of regenerative agriculture. Young Cooks & Farmers takes place over eight weeks starting on July 1 until August 28; $50 per day.
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Storytime on the Farm
For younger children, Storytime on the Farm offers a delightful experience for kids ages 3-7 and their caregivers. Gather under the apple tree for a charming story, a fun nature activity, and a farm-fresh snack. Storytime will be held on Wednesdays starting July 2, from 10AM - 11AM.
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Upcoming Programs and Events
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Stone Acres Farm 2025 Fish Camp: Trout Derby
May 4, 2025Join us at Stone Acres Farm for our 1st Annual Fish Camp Trout Derby! Hook, Clean, and Cook on Sunday, May 4 from 11AM - 2PM. Sign up for a timeslot below, last entry at 1pm. Each ticket includes a free t-shirt - this program is FREE!
Youth Cooking Classes at The COMO
May 6, 2025Calling all aspiring young chefs, ages 7-11, to join the COMO and Yellow Farmhouse Education Center for an exciting multi-week series of hands-on cooking classes. Throughout the program, chefs will explore essential cooking techniques, from knife skills and "mise en place" to learning different cooking methods such as sautéing, baking, and grilling.
Young Cooks & Farmers Week One: Pizza Party
July 1, 2025Our Young Cooks & Farmers program brings children ages 6-11 to Yellow Farmhouse Education Center to experience sustainable farming and seasonal cooking. Harvest early summer produce and prepare creative and farm fresh pizza sauces and toppings. Learn to knead and roll out a variety of pizza doughs, including ones that are gluten free. July 1 - 3, 9:30am - 12:30pm, $50 per day
Storytime on the Farm
July 2, 2025For younger children, Storytime on the Farm offers a delightful experience for kids ages 3-7 and their caregivers. Gather under the apple tree for a charming story, a fun nature activity, and a farm-fresh snack. Storytime will be held on Wednesdays starting July 2, from 10AM - 11AM.
Young Cooks & Farmers Week Two: Food Pockets
July 8, 2025Our Young Cooks & Farmers program brings children ages 6-11 to Yellow Farmhouse Education Center to experience sustainable farming and seasonal cooking. Every culture has a food pocket. Join us for a world tour with stops in the United States, Italy, Latin America, and China. Come learn about and participate in sustainable farming and learn to make ravioli, hand pies, dumplings, and empanadas. July 8 -10, 9:30AM - 12:30PM, $50 per day
Young Cooks & Farmers Week Three: Toss It Up
July 15, 2025Our Young Cooks & Farmers program brings children ages 6-11 to Yellow Farmhouse Education Center to experience sustainable farming and seasonal cooking. From coleslaw to fruit salad, salads can wow at every course of the meal. This week, we will harvest summer produce and get creative with seasonal salads. July 15 - 17, 9:30am-12:30pm, $50 per day
Young Cooks & Farmers Week Four: Rise 'N Shine
July 22, 2025Our Young Cooks & Farmers program brings children ages 6-11 to Yellow Farmhouse Education Center to experience sustainable farming and seasonal cooking. This week we're learning to make everyone's favorite meal, breakfast! We'll make omelettes and egg sandwiches, fruit pancakes and compotes, yogurt and granola, and more of the sweet and savory breakfast foods that we all love. July 22 - 24, 9:30am - 12:30pm, $50 per day
Young Cooks & Farmers Week Five: Snack Factory
July 29, 2025Our Young Cooks & Farmers program brings children ages 6-11 to Yellow Farmhouse Education Center to experience sustainable farming and seasonal cooking. Craft sweet and savory snacks from farm-fresh produce. Make crispy potato chips, gourmet popcorn, decadent energy balls, and creative crudités. July 29 -31, 9:30am - 12:30pm, $50 per day
Young Cooks & Farmers Week Six: Noodle Fest
August 5, 2025Our Young Cooks & Farmers program brings children ages 6-11 to Yellow Farmhouse Education Center to experience sustainable farming and seasonal cooking. Take a deep dive into the world of noodles like soba, rice, and wheat. Learn how to roll and shape, how to tell when a noodle is done cooking, and how to make delicious sauces with farm fresh produce. August 5 - 7, 9:30am - 12:30pm, $50 per day
Young Cooks & Farmers Week Seven: Kitchen Chemistry
August 12, 2025Our Young Cooks & Farmers program brings children ages 6-11 to Yellow Farmhouse Education Center to experience sustainable farming and seasonal cooking. What makes bread rise? How does temperature change consistency? What is fermentation? Explore these questions and more through cooking experiments and tastings. August 12 - 14, 9:30am - 12:30pm, $50 per day
Young Cooks & Farmers Week Eight: The Final Scoop
August 25, 2025Our Young Cooks & Farmers program brings children ages 6-11 to Yellow Farmhouse Education Center to experience sustainable farming and seasonal cooking. Churn up flavor with homemade ice creams and sorbets. We’ll use late summer produce to make tried and true favorites like peach ice cream and raspberry sorbet, and experiment with new flavors like sweet corn and basil. August 25 - 28, 9:30am - 12:30pm, $50 per day