Explore Our Summer Programming for Kids

The Yellow Farmhouse offers an array of summer programming! Young Cooks and Farmers invites kids ages 6 to 13 to dig into regenerative farming and seasonal cooking. New this summer, for children 6 and under with their caregiver, our Nature Classes at The Folk School offer hands-on ways for little ones and their grown-ups to explore and connect with the natural world.

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Featured Programs

Nature Classes at The Folk School


Each week, children and their grownups dive into a seasonal nature-based topic. Through storytelling, hands-on projects, nature studies, and exploration, children & their grownups learn about and connect with the natural world. $300/10-week session, all ages with a caregiver.

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Young Cooks & Farmers Summer Program


Our summer program invites children ages 6 to 13 to Yellow Farmhouse at Stone Acres Farm, where they can experience regenerative farming and seasonal cooking. Spend the morning in the fields and greenhouses, then in the kitchen preparing nutritious and delicious food. $50/day.

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Upcoming Programs and Events

Event

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Young Cooks & Farmers - Week One: Berry Madness

June 22, 2026

Dive into the berry bounty of summer in these hands-on cooking classes where students will make sweet compotes, cakes & confections, and savory sauces, salsas, and salads.

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Nature Classes - Saplings (0-3) on Tuesdays

June 23, 2026

Through storytelling, hands-on projects, nature studies, and exploration, children & their grownups learn about and connect with the natural world. Saplings will meet on Tuesdays from June 23 to August 31 from 9AM to 12PM at Yellow Farmhouse!

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Nature Classes - Sprouts (3-6)

June 24, 2026

Through storytelling, hands-on projects, nature studies, and exploration, children & their grownups learn about and connect with the natural world. Sprouts will meet on Wednesdays from June 24 to August 31 from 9AM to 12PM at Yellow Farmhouse!

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Nature Classes - Saplings (0-3) on Thursdays

June 25, 2026

Through storytelling, hands-on projects, nature studies, and exploration, children & their grownups learn about and connect with the natural world. Saplings will meet on Thursdays from June 25 to August 31 from 10AM to 1PM at Yellow Farmhouse!

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Nature Classes - Seedlings (0-3)

June 29, 2026

Through storytelling, hands-on projects, nature studies, and exploration, children & their grownups learn about and connect with the natural world. Seedlings will meet on Mondays from June 29 to August 31 from 9AM to 12PM at Yellow Farmhouse!

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Young Cooks & Farmers - Week Two: Batter Up

June 29, 2026

Hit summer out of the park in these hands-on cooking classes where students will whip up crunchy waffles, crispy fritters, and delicate tempura, and top them with sweet compotes, tangy sauces, and farm-fresh honey.

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Young Cooks & Farmers - Week Three: Saucy Situations

July 6, 2026

Saunter up to the stove in these hands-on cooking classes where students will make vibrant pestos, fresh chimichurris, tangy dressings, and other flavor-packed creations.

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Young Cooks & Farmers - Week Four: Cheese Please

July 13, 2026

Separate the curds from the whey in these hands-on cooking classes, where students will learn and taste fresh and aged cheeses and transform them into colorful skewers, sweet canapes, gooey quesadillas, and many other cheesey delights.

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Young Cooks & Farmers - Week Five: Pizza Party

July 20, 2026

Slice it up in these hands-on cooking classes where students will mix, knead, and roll out a variety of pizza doughs, simmer summer sauces, and load up farm-fresh toppings to build the pizzas of their dreams.

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Young Cooks & Farmers - Week Six: Wrap It Up

July 27, 2026

Take a deep dive into the world of dumplings in these hands-on cooking classes where students will make dough, create fillings, and master folding, pleating, and dream up their own flavorful pockets.

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Young Cooks & Farmers - Week Seven: Build a Bowl

August 3, 2026

Fill your bowl with flavor in this hands-on cooking class where students will stretch noodles, cook grains, whip up tasty sauces, and add farm-fresh veggies to build bowls that are both delicious and nutritious.

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Young Cooks & Farmers - Week Eight: On a Stick

August 10, 2026

Make your point in these hands-on cooking classes where students will create everything on a stick—from savory kabobs and sweet cake pops to fresh fruit skewers and popsicles. If it can be served on a stick, we’ll make it.

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Young Cooks & Farmers - Week Nine: Snack Attack

August 17, 2026

Snack like a champion in these hands-on cooking classes where students will make creamy dips, spring rolls, granola bars, quesadilla bites, and other irresistible snacks that are way better than anything from a package.

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Young Cooks & Farmers - Week Ten: The Final Scoop

August 24, 2026

Churn up the sweet in these hands-on cooking classes where students will mix custards, split bananas, blend berries, and layer sandwiches, all while savoring the last week of summer - one chilly bite at a time.

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Contact Us

Street Address:

389 N. Main Street, Stonington, CT 06378

Mailing address:

P.O. Box 202, Stonington, CT 06378

Phone number:

(860) 245-5119

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