Summer Break: Middle School (6th - 8th Grade)

Unleash your creativity, discover the secrets of the outdoors, and dig into the fun at Snug Harbor's Summer Break Youth Programming!WHEN:Session hours: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PMAfter-care hours (additional charge): 4:00 PM – 5:30 PMChildren must be registered for a Summer Break session to participate in that week’s after-care. Sessions are available for Middle School students (6th - 8th grade) on:Heritage Farm Hay Day: July 27 – July 31 | August 24 – August 28Urban Wetlands Warriors: July 13 -July 17 | August 10 – August 14Forest Explorers: July 20 - July 24 | August 17 – August 21Garden Ecology and Design: July 6 – July 10 | August 3 – August 7WHERE: Meet at Red Barn by Compost Demo Site and Heritage Farm (View Site Map and Directions)ADMISSION:General Admission: $350 per student per weekSnug Harbor Member: 10% DiscountEarly Bird Discount: Register by May 18 (July programs) / July 13 (August programs) to receive an additional 10% discount)After-care hours* (4:00 PM – 5:30 PM): $75/weekThis program is for children in 6th - 8th gradersREGISTER NOW: https://snugharbor.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/events/a0SQg000009Im5pMACRegistration Incentives:1-2 weeks = receive $10 in farm stand credits or 2 CSG Tickets per week3-4 weeks = receive a Family Membership5-7 weeks = receive a private tour8 weeks = 9th week freeRegistering with a companion? Receive the same exciting stuff!Children must be registered for a Spring Break in order to participate in that week’s after-care****Cancellation Policy: If you cancel 30+ days of the break start date, you will receive a 50% refund. If you cancel within 30 days of the break start date, it is non-refundableFinal deadline to register: (Please review the deadlines below and compare them with your preferred session listed above)Heritage Farm Hay DayGeneral Admission Deadline: July 23 | August 20Early Bird discount Deadline: May 18 at 11:59 pm (for June/July programs) | July 13 at 11:59 pm (for August programs)Urban Wetlands Warriors:General Admission Deadline: July 9 | August 6Early Bird discount Deadline: May 18 at 11:59 pm (for July programs) | July 13 at 11:59 pm (for August programs)Forest Explorers:General Admission Deadline: July 16 | August 13Early Bird discount Deadline: May 18 at 11:59 pm (for July programs) | July 13 at 11:59 pm (for August programs)Garden Ecology and Design:General Admission Deadline: July 2 | July 30Early Bird discount Deadline: May 18 at 11:59 pm (for July programs) | July 13 at 11:59 pm (for August programs)Heritage Farm Hay Day: Dig into the fun! Your children will explore sustainable farming, food security, farm-to-table concepts, and the magic of composting through hands-on eco-arts, interactive activities, engaging peer-to-peer discussions, independent reading times and the scientific method. Guided by inspiring guest presenters, your children will uncover how agriculture supports our communities and the environment! The program wraps up with a creative group project, where students share their farm-inspired ideas and discoveries with friends and family.Urban Wetlands Warriors: Jump into the world of wetlands! This interactive program invites your children to discover how wetlands protect our watersheds and start to explore the impacts of urban development. Through interactive and socially engaging activities, hands-on eco-arts and crafts, field observations, independent reading times and engaging activities with inspiring guest presenters; children will use the scientific method to uncover the secrets of these vital ecosystems. By week’s end, they’ll create a group project to share with friends and family, showcasing their discoveries and ideas for protecting these essential habitats.Forest Explorers: Discover the secrets of the forest! Designed for the curious mind, this program brings woodland ecology to life through hands-on exploration, socially engaging activities, independent reading times and the scientific method. With the guidance of inspiring guest presenters, your children will investigate forest habitats, identify plants and animals, and uncover the intricate web of life that thrives in our woodlands. The week wraps up with a special group project where the children share their discoveries with family and friends, showcasing the wonders of the woods through their own scientific lens.Garden Ecology and Design: Unleash your creativity! Your children will explore the beauty and harmony of the NY Chinese Scholar's Garden, Tuscan Garden, and Healing Garden (among others!), while learning about the vital role ecosystems and climate regions play in shaping these landscapes. Through an introduction to biophilic design, community mapping, and the connections between local ecology and garden design, participants will gain a deeper understanding of how nature and design intersect. Engaging workshops, hands-on eco-arts and craft activities, and insights from inspiring guest presenters will empower your children to reimagine these stunning spaces. The program wraps up with a group project where students showcase their innovative ideas to friends and family, celebrating their unique connection to nature, community, and the environment.