Sylvester Manor Youth Programs 2018 registration is underway and the Little Sprouts and Young Farmers sections are filling up fast. As of May 1, six of 14 sections were full; the rest had five or fewer spots available. For full programs, campers may be added to a wait list.
The week-long programs for children ages 3 to 7 take place on the fields and grounds of Sylvester Manor Educational Farm. Children engage in a variety of activities, the Manor’s website says, such as farming basics, local history, environmental science and sustainability.
They also plant and harvest vegetables, and prepare and cook dishes using the produce they’ve grown. And, they’ll feed and care for livestock. Daily art, music, and yoga activities round out the offerings.
“We envision a farm, a community, and a world where people celebrate food, arts and inventiveness in the everyday, with a spirit of fairness and joy.”
Dates
Youth programs run Monday to Friday. Registration is for full-weeks only.
- Week One: July 2 to July 6
- Two: July 9 to 13
- Three: July 16 to 20
- Four: July 23 to 27
- Five: July 30 to August 3
- Six: August 6 to 10
- Seven: August 13 to 17
Little Sprouts
- Ages: 3 to 4
- Cost: $395
- Time: 9 a.m. to noon
- Max enrollment: 12 per day
- Discount: $10 off for sibling enrolled in same week
Register online for Little Sprouts using this link.
Young Farmers
- Ages: 5 to 7
- Cost: $395
- Time: 9 a.m. to noon
- Max enrollment: 16 per day
- Discount: $10 off for sibling enrolled in same week.
Register online for Young Farmers using this link.
Sylvester Manor Youth Programs 2018 Scholarships
The Manor has announced that a generous Shelter Island donor is offsetting program costs for 12 families, awarded on a rolling basis.
“All local, full-time residents with children (with any school affiliation) are encouraged to apply for a 50 percent discount on one week of our Summer Youth Program,” the Manor’s website says.
Potluck lunch
Little Sprouts, Young Farmers and guests are invited to a weekly potluck lunch takes place on Fridays at noon in the Manor’s Sunflower Barn.
Other details
Children enrolled in the Youth Programs are dropped off and picked up at Sylvester Manor’s farm stand. Each child must bring a small backpack with a clearly labeled water bottle, change of clothing and healthy snack.
Parents will be notified by email about cancellations due to inclement weather. There are no refunds for weather-related closings.
Visit sylvestermanor.org for additional information about these programs or to learn more about Sylvester Manor Educational Farm.
