Education
Ages 3-5
One-time class
Weeknights: 4:30pm - 6:00pm OR 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Saturdays: 9:00am - 10:30am OR 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Class Cost: $20
Add a “custom” class t-shirt for $10
Little hands meet little critters! Come meet the new "baby faces" at Critter Barn. Ducklings, chicks, lambs, kids, bunnies and calves are the new stars in the barn each spring. Our class will be packed with hugging, feeding, handling, and watching every one of our adorable baby animals! This one-time class experience is to be shared, so please being a grown-up along.
Our class curriculum changes with the weather, the seasons, and with who's new in the barn. So, you’re invited to attend this class over and over!
For class frequently asked questions, click here
Kids For Kids
Ages 6 -10
One Time Class
Weeknights: 4:30pm - 6:00pm OR 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Saturdays: 9:00am - 10:30am OR 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Class Cost: $20
Add a “custom” class t-shirt for $10
Meet our Kids! Our 4-legged kids, that is. This class is all about caring for and handling our new farm babies. Enjoy playing with Critter Barn's newest arrivals as they run and jump around the farm! Bottle feed the baby and calves, feed and water the chicks and ducklings, and add new straw bedding for the little lambs. Your kids will love all the hands-on fun with our kids and more!
Our class curriculum changes with the weather, the seasons, and with who's new in the barn. So, you’re invited to attend this class over and over!
For class frequently asked questions, click here
ANIMAL ADVENTURES
Ages 5 - 8
(must be 5 by May 1)
2-day or 5-day classes offered in June, July and August
2-day Class Cost: $55
5-Day Class Cost: $80
Animal Adventures T-shirt included
Looking for an adventure this summer? This is hands-on fun and learning at its best! Animal Adventure kids visit every part of the farm… that’s inside many of the pens with our farm animals!
Feed a hungry calf a bottle, learn to handle, walk and hold our animals. Collect eggs, milk a goat, and give a goat a bubble bath.
We offer 2-day (5 hours of class time) and 5-day (7.5 hours of class time) options. You’ll have an adventure to remember!
This class will take place at Critter Barn's New Farm!
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Ages 8-16
(must be 8 by May 1)
3-Day classes offered in June, July and August
8:30am - 3:00pm
Class Cost: $165
Critter Camp T-shirt included
Enjoy an inside look at our entire farm operation. Campers learn basics about each farm species. Campers will feed and care for our mammals and birds and learn to handle, lead, and hold. They’ll learn about farming methods, fiber, nutrition, grooming, milking and composting.
Critter Barn teaches young people life skills while working on our farm. Along the way kids will meet new friends, grow confidence and responsibility as they work with our dedicated staff.
Completion of this class also gives students the option to come back and volunteer throughout the year as a member of the Critter Crew. (Critter Camp class is the prerequisite for children and youth to volunteer as Critter Crew)
This class will take place at Critter Barn's New Farm!
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Ages 3 - 5
(must be 3 by May 1)
Spring - Summer - Fall – 3-week series
Class Cost: $50
Little Farmers T-shirt included
Bring your little animal lover to Critter Barn for our Little Farmer's Class. Children will learn about egg layers and mammals as they meet, feed and interact with the animals on our farm.
This is often a first-time encounter with live farm animals for children, so an adult is included to share the memories and enhance your Little Farmer's experience. Little Farmer custom t-shirts and other take-home items are included in your class fee.
Class meets one time each week for 3 weeks. Our class curriculum changes with the weather, the seasons, and with who's new in the barn. So, you can be a Little Farmer more than once!
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Ages 6 -12
One-time Class
Weeknights in the Fall: 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Class Cost: $20
Add a “custom” class t-shirt for $10
Have you ever heard a pig snore? Have you ever watched a goat sleep? Our Good Night Barn class lets kids experience the farm at the end of the day. We will turn the lights off as we finish caring for Critter Barn’s animals. As the sun goes down, we use flashlights to focus and see where to go. It's a one-of-a-kind-class! It’s fun to walk through the barn and see the animals settle down for the night... shhhhh!
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Dear Parents and Friends
It is meaningful when a young person realizes that the quality of the job we all do determines the quality of our animals' lives. And it is inspiring to watch children and young people build bonds with the animals around our farm. We invite your child to engage in our farm chores, care for our garden, care for and feed our animals. It will change their life.
This year we are offering classes once again, and trust you will consider enrolling someone you know! We continue to follow safety practices, and ask that your student attends class when healthy. Details about our classes are explained, but if you have questions, feel free to contact us!
Classes in March through May will take place at our current farm on Adams Street. In June, classes will continue at our new location on Felch and 80th Avenue.
Keep growing!
Mary L Rottschafer
Founder, Executive Director
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