Kids’ Programs

We love hosting children on the farm and offering ways to connect eaters of all ages to fresh, nourishing food.

By connecting kids to their food and the farmers who grow it, we empower healthy eating and an understanding of local food systems while bringing joy and creativity to agriculture.

We cultivate curiosity, create opportunities for exploration, and facilitate fun activities for children to touch, feel, smell, taste, and directly experience the natural world. Our hands-on approach to learning helps foster respect for all living things - soil, plants, insects, and animal life.

Our outdoor classroom honors nature through:

STEWARDSHIP

SUSTAINABILITY

COMMUNITY

EXPLORATION

Spring Classes

Ages: 1.5 - 3 yrs

Spring Session: April 8th - June 21st. No classes on June 19th
Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays
9:30 - 10:30a
$35 per class
Includes one child & up to two caregivers
Caregiver Policy: one caregiver per child is required. You are allowed up to two caregivers.
Refund Policy: All classes are non-refundable. If you need to cancel we encourage you to do so that we can open a spot to someone else.
Children will begin to understand how their food is grown on the farm by active participation. Our Farm Educators will facilitate your child’s learning by offering opportunities for children to plant seeds, nurture seedlings, observe and touch different parts of the plant and harvest a variety of vegetables. Children will directly experience nature by smelling herbs and flowers, digging in the soil, looking for worms, finding insects, creating natural art projects and feeding the chickens. We utilize handcrafted, intentional materials to support early literacy and numeracy skills. We will provide a loosely structured, nurturing, inviting developmentally appropriate environment for young children and nurture numerous social and emotional learning opportunities.
Space is limited! Pre-registration is required.
Outdoor Classroom. Please come to our registration table to check in before class. Check-in starts 10 mins before class.
Classes are non-refundable unless we, Amber Waves, cancel the class due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. If you decide to cancel, your class fee will be donated to support our mission-driven work providing educational classes to children this season at Amber Waves.
Children must be accompanied by a caregiver—up to two caregivers per child.
Your child can join the remainder of the class if you arrive late. If you cannot attend, we ask that you cancel to allow other children to join.

Ages: 6mo - 1.5 yrs Siblings welcome

Spring Session: May 7th - June 18th
Tuesdays
10:30 - 11a
Free - $10 suggested donation
Caregivers and their young ones are welcome to join local musician Job Potter for a fun and nurturing musical half-hour. Everyone is welcome to sing and play along with small percussion instruments. Our goal is to have fun together with music as a community. This class is designed for babies ages 6 months - 1.5 years old with a caregiver- siblings are welcome. Our popular Baby Farmers class at Amber Waves is sponsored by Amber Waves Farm.
Near the brick patio, beyond the gates at Amber Waves Farm.
Children must be accompanied by a caregiver.

Educators: Bring Your Classroom or Camp to the Farm

Join us for a Field Trip!

Bring your classroom or camp program to Amber Waves. Our educators will create a farm tour and activity for your class that encourages hands-on exploration & piques curiosity. Activities may include observation of chickens and goats, seeding, transplanting, flower & plant lessons, natural crafts, and more. Our farm educators can help you customize a visit to fit your class curriculum. Classes are approximately 1 hour and we usually allow time for eating lunch to a snack and exploring onsite before or after your educational experience. Bathrooms are available, and you can buy food and drink from our market and kitchen onsite.

Contact education@amberwavesfarm.org
for pricing and to book your farm adventure.

Ages: 6 mo - 1.5 yrs Siblings welcome

Spring Session: May 6th - June 17th
Mondays & Wednesdays
10:30 - 11a
Free - $10 suggested donation
We invite caregivers and babes to the mats near the patio for a hangout. New to the area or new to parenting? This casual gathering offers the opportunity for caregivers to connect and socialize.
We'll set up mats in the shade for community gatherings, conversations, and your young one's play. Baby Social is designed for children 6 months to 1.5 years old and their parents or caregivers; siblings are welcome.
This is an Amber Waves Open Access Program. Thank you to our donors for supporting the maintenance of our side yard, swings and sitting areas.
Mats will be set up in the shade near the brick patio, beyond the gates at Amber Waves Farm.

All ages welcome

March 23 - Nov 17
Saturdays & Sundays
9:30 - 11:00a
$35 per class
Includes one child & up to two caregivers
Caregiver Policy: one caregiver per child required. You are allowed up to two caregivers. $5 per additional caregiver.
Refund Policy: All classes are non-refundable. If you need to cancel we encourage you to do so that we can open a spot to someone else.
Children will begin to understand how their food is grown on the farm by active participation. Our Farm Educators will facilitate your child’s learning by offering opportunities for children to plant seeds, nurture seedlings, observe and touch different parts of the plant and harvest a variety of vegetables. Children will directly experience nature by smelling herbs and flowers, digging in the soil looking for worms, finding insects, creating natural art projects and feeding the chickens. We utilize handcrafted, intentional materials to support early literacy and numeracy skills. We will provide a loosely structured, nurturing, inviting developmentally appropriate environment for young children and nurture numerous social and emotional learning opportunities.
Space is limited! Pre-registration is required.
Outdoor Classroom. Please come to our registration table to check in before class.
Children must be accompanied by a caregiver.

All ages

Every other Saturday, starting June 1st
11a
June: 1st, 15th, 29th
July: 13th, 27th
Aug: 10th, 24th
Free- sponsored by Amber Waves
Join us at the farm for an interactive Storytime hosted by Amber Waves Education Farmers and the traveling librarian from the Amagansett Library who will read books relating to nature, the seasons, farm life, vegetables and more. We welcome families with children of all ages! We encourage you to bring your own chairs, blankets, friends & family and hang out!
At Amber Waves Farm, near the brick patio, beyond the gates.
Children must be accompanied by a caregiver.

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Summer Classes

Ages: 1.5 - 3 yrs.

Summer Session: June 27th - August 22nd, Class is canceled on July 4th
Mondays - Fridays
9 - 10a & 10:45 - 11:45a
$40 per class; includes one child & up to two caregivers.
Children will begin to understand how their food is grown on the farm by active participation. Our Farm Educators will facilitate your child’s learning by offering opportunities for children to plant seeds, nurture seedlings, observe and touch different parts of the plant and harvest a variety of vegetables. Children will directly experience nature by smelling herbs and flowers, digging in the soil, looking for worms, finding insects, creating natural art projects, and feeding the chickens. We utilize handcrafted, intentional materials to support early literacy and numeracy skills. We will provide a loosely structured, nurturing, inviting developmentally appropriate environment for young children and nurture numerous social and emotional learning opportunities.
Space is limited! Pre-registration is required.
Outdoor Classroom. Please come to our registration table to check in before class. Check-in starts 10 mins before class.
Classes are non-refundable unless we, Amber Waves, cancel the class due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. If you decide to cancel, your class fee will be donated to support our mission-driven work providing educational classes to children this season at Amber Waves.
Children must be accompanied by a caregiver—up to two caregivers per child.
Your child can join the remainder of the class if you arrive late. If you cannot attend, we ask that you cancel to allow other children to join.

Ages: 2.5 - 99 yrs.

Summer Session: June 24th - August 19th, Class is canceled on July 4th
Mondays, 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
$25 per person, two-person minimum
Important Note: Please create an account, then add family members to your profile before booking. Each child must be accompanied by a caregiver/family member, so each booking requires two $25.00 spots.
Gather your family of all ages for a special farm experience! Bring grandparents, aunts and uncles, parents and siblings and spend quality time together on the farm. Led by our enthusiastic team of educators, this cooking class will include a farm tour where you will harvest fresh ingredients from the field. When you return to our Outdoor Kitchen, you’ll wash and prep your ingredients, prepare a simple recipe and enjoy a tasty meal together! It is a great way for extended family to spend time together and inspire cooking ideas for home meals. Introduce your children to healthy, nutritional, vegetable-focused meals and an understanding of where their food comes from.
Recipe: The education team chooses recipes based on what vegetables are available on the farm that week. Please note that if you are booking more than one cooking class in the same week, the recipe will be similar.
Outdoor Kitchen. Please come to our registration table to check in before class. Check-in starts 10 mins before class.
Classes are non-refundable unless we, Amber Waves, cancel the class due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. If you decide to cancel, your class fee will be donated to support our mission-driven work providing educational classes to children this season at Amber Waves.
All children must be accompanied by a caregiver.
You and your child can join the remainder of the class if you arrive late, but you will miss the harvesting of your vegetables and herbs. If you cannot attend, we ask that you cancel to allow other children to join.

Ages: Tweens & Teens

Summer Session: June 27th - August 22nd, Class is canceled on July 4th
Thursdays, 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm
$50 per class; includes one child & up to two caregivers.
Tweens & Teens are invited to make an afternoon snack that connects the soil to table dots and encourages outdoor exploration in the farm fields. The perfect green hour experience to balance screen time.
Recipe: The education team chooses recipes based on what vegetables are available on the farm that week. Please note that if you are booking more than one cooking class in the same week, the recipe will be similar.
Outdoor Classroom. Please come to our registration table to check in before class. Check-in starts 10 mins before class.
Classes are non-refundable unless we, Amber Waves, cancel the class due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. If you decide to cancel, your class fee will be donated to support our mission-driven work providing educational classes to children this season at Amber Waves.
Drop-off optional
Your tween/teen can join the remainder of the class if you arrive late, but you will miss the harvesting of your vegetables and herbs. If you cannot attend, we ask that you cancel to allow other children to join.

Ages: 2.5 - 4 yrs.

Summer Session: June 24th - August 23rd, Class is canceled on July 4th
Monday - Friday, 11:30 - 12:15p
$50 per class; includes one child & one caregiver.
Let’s explore how a meal is prepared in our outdoor kitchen with the freshest ingredients the farm has to offer. The first portion of the class may include harvesting your vegetables and herbs out in our fields and in the Outdoor Classroom. After harvesting, we will follow a simple recipe, prepping and chopping ingredients and savoring a meal outside on the farm. Introduce your children to healthy, nutritional, vegetable-focused meals and an understanding of where their food comes from.
Recipe: The education team chooses recipes based on what vegetables are available on the farm that week. Please note that the recipe will be similar if you book more than one cooking class in the same week.
Space is limited! Pre-registration is required.
Outdoor Classroom. Please come to our registration table to check in before class. Check-in starts 10 mins before class.
Classes are non-refundable unless we, Amber Waves, cancel the class due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. If you decide to cancel, your class fee will be donated to support our mission-driven work providing educational classes to children this season at Amber Waves.
Children must be accompanied by a caregiver—one caregiver per child.
You and your child can join the remainder of the class if you arrive late, but you will miss the harvesting of your vegetables and herbs. If you cannot attend, we ask that you cancel to allow other children to join.

Ages: Tweens & Teens

Summer Session: June 25th - August 20th
Tuesdays, 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm
$40 per class
Join our educators in exploring the farm. Class may include a farm tour, harvesting, weeding, planting, seeding, composting, caring for plants, preserving the harvest & other tasks that farmers do to maintain our Amber Waves acreage. Crafts will include artistry with herbs, flower bouquets, and seeds, depending on what’s in season.
Outdoor Classroom. Please come to our registration table to check in before class. Check-in starts 10 mins before class.
Classes are non-refundable unless we, Amber Waves, cancel the class due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. If you decide to cancel, your class fee will be donated to support our mission-driven work providing educational classes to children this season at Amber Waves.
Drop off optional
Your tween/teen will be able to join the remainder of the class if you arrive late. If you cannot attend, we ask that you cancel to allow others to join.

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Ages: 5 - 9 yrs.

Summer Session: June 27th - August 22nd, Class is canceled on July 4th
Thursdays, 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm
$40 per class; includes one child and one caregiver.
Join our educators in exploring the farm. Class may include a farm tour, harvesting, weeding, planting, seeding, composting, caring for plants, preserving the harvest & other tasks that farmers do to maintain our Amber Waves acreage. Crafts will allow unlimited creativity using herbs, flowers, seeds and veggies, depending on what’s in season.
Space is limited! Pre-registration is required.
Outdoor Classroom. Please come to our registration table to check in before class. Check-in starts 10 mins before class.
Classes are non-refundable unless we, Amber Waves, cancel the class due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. If you decide to cancel, your class fee will be donated to support our mission-driven work providing educational classes to children this season at Amber Waves.
Children 5 and older may be dropped off at this class if the caregiver remains at the brick patio near the Outdoor Classroom.
Your child can join the remainder of the class if you arrive late. If you cannot attend, we ask that you cancel to allow other children to join.

Ages: 5 - 9 yrs.

Summer Session: June 25th - August 20th.
Tuesdays, 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm
$50 per class; includes one child & one caregiver.
Let’s explore how a healthy snack is prepared in our outdoor kitchen with fresh ingredients picked from the field. Class may include harvesting your vegetables and herbs, following a recipe, prepping and chopping ingredients, and savoring a snack outside on the farm. Introduce your children to healthy, nutritional, vegetable-focused meals and an understanding of where their food comes from.
Space is limited! Pre-registration is required.
Outdoor Classroom. Please come to our registration table to check in before class. Check-in starts 10 mins before class.
Classes are non-refundable unless we, Amber Waves, cancel the class due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. If you decide to cancel, your class fee will be donated to support our mission-driven work providing educational classes to children this season at Amber Waves.
Children 5 and older may be dropped off at this class if the caregiver remains at the brick patio near the Outdoor Classroom.
You and your child can join the remainder of the class if you arrive late, but you will miss the harvesting of your vegetables and herbs. If you cannot attend, we ask that you cancel to allow other children to join.

Ages: 2.5 - 99 yrs.

Summer Session: June 25th - August 22nd, Class is canceled on July 4th
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 1:30 - 2:30 pm
$25 per person, two-person minimum
Important Note: Please create an account, then add family members to your profile before booking. Each child must be accompanied by a caregiver/family member, so each booking requires two $25.00 spots.
Join our farm educators in enjoying the wonder & beauty of Amber Waves Farm for parents and kids to enjoy together. This family class will include a farm tour and activity that demonstrates how we intentionally grow food here on the East End of Long Island and encourages the appreciation of food and where it comes from. Enjoy farm-based activities and crafts with your child, siblings and family members; make great summer memories together! It pairs well with a family lunch in the market.
Space is limited! Pre-registration is required.
Outdoor Classroom. Please come to our registration table to check in before class. Check-in starts 10 mins before class.
Classes are non-refundable unless we, Amber Waves, cancel the class due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. If you decide to cancel, your class fee will be donated to support our mission-driven work providing educational classes to children this season at Amber Waves.
Children must be accompanied by a caregiver.
Your child can join the remainder of the class if you arrive late. If you cannot attend, we ask that you cancel to allow other children to join.

Ages: 1.5 - 6 yrs old

Summer Session: June 24th - August 21st, Class is canceled on July 4th
Mondays, 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm
$40 per class; includes one child & one caregiver
Important Note: Please create an account, then add family members to your profile before booking. Each child must be accompanied by a caregiver/family member.
This is our mixed-age class, combining our toddler farmer and little farmer age groups, perfect for families to bring siblings to enjoy a class together! Our activities are adaptable to multiple ages; the older the child is, the more advanced they can take the craft or activity. Throughout the class, children will begin to understand how their food is grown on the farm through active participation. Our Farm Educators will facilitate your child’s learning by offering opportunities for children to plant seeds, nurture seedlings, observe and touch different parts of the plant and harvest a variety of vegetables. Children will directly experience nature by smelling herbs and flowers, digging in the soil, looking for worms, finding insects, creating natural art projects using various loose parts, harvesting an herb and feeding the chickens. We utilize handcrafted, intentional materials to support early literacy and numeracy skills. We will provide a loosely structured, inviting environment developmentally appropriate for young children and nurture numerous social and emotional learning opportunities.
Outdoor Classroom. Please come to our registration table to check in before class. Check-in starts 10 mins before class.
Classes are non-refundable unless we, Amber Waves, cancel the class due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. If you decide to cancel, your class fee will be donated to support our mission-driven work providing educational classes to children this season at Amber Waves.
All children must be accompanied by a caregiver.
You and your child can join the remainder of the class if you arrive late, but you will miss the harvesting of your vegetables and herbs. If you cannot attend, we ask that you cancel to allow other children to join.

Free & Open Summer Programming

Exploration Garden

Open to all ages

Every Saturday & Sunday, 9:30 - 11a

Free- $10 suggested donation

*Subject to changes due to weather. Please call or email us on inclement weather days to see if the class is still on.

This is an open house style free play time for kids of all ages, not a class. Exploration Garden encourages kids to experience the farm and the wonders of the natural world. Children will enjoy free play and exploration in our outdoor classroom. Digging, invention and activity stations, watering the plants, feeding the chickens, and toy farm trucks are all available. Children and families can explore nature, dig in the soil, seek out insects, smell flowers and herbs, pretend play, and have tons of fun.

Caregiver Policy: Children must be accompanied by a caregiver.

RSVP

Open to all ages

Every other Saturday at 11a
June: 1st, 15th, 29th
July: 13th, 27th
Aug: 10th, 24th

Free: $10 suggested donation

Join us at the farm for an interactive Story time hosted by Amber Waves Education Farmers and the traveling librarian from the Amagansett Library who will read books relating to nature, the seasons, farm life, vegetables and more. We welcome families with children of all ages! We encourage you to bring your own chairs, blankets, friends & family and hang out! .

Saturday Storytime

Ages 6 mo. - 1.5 yrs. Siblings welcome

Mondays & Wednesday starting June 24th - Aug 21st at 10:30 - 11a

Free- $10 suggested donation

We invite caregivers and babes to the mats near the patio for a hangout. New to the area or new to parenting? This casual gathering offers the opportunity for caregivers to connect and socialize. We'll set up mats in the shade for community gatherings, conversations, and your young one's play.

Caregiver Policy: Children must be accompanied by a caregiver.

Location: Mats will be set up in the shade near the brick patio, beyond the gates at Amber Waves Farm.

Summer Baby Social

RSVP

Ages: 6 mo. - 1.5 yrs. Siblings welcome

Tuesdays through August at 10:30 - 11a

Free - $10 suggested donation

Caregivers and their young ones are welcome to join local musician Job Potter for a fun and nurturing musical half hour. Everyone is welcome to sing and play along with small percussion instruments. Our goal is to have fun together with music as a community.
Caregiver Policy: Children must be accompanied by a caregiver.
Location: Near the brick patio, beyond the gates at Amber Waves Farm.

Baby Music with Job Potter

Important Class Information

Check-in for classes will begin 10 minutes prior to the start of each class.

Please come dressed appropriately for all kinds of weather; boots are recommended for wet grass, mud, and puddles.

Please be aware that all activities are outdoors and classes are subject to weather-related cancellations. Classes will be held rain or shine except for severe or dangerous weather. You will be notified of cancellations via email up to 2 hours before classes start. If you do not receive any communications about delays/cancellations due to weather, please assume that class is still on - please dress appropriately! Classes are non-refundable. If Amber Waves cancels class, we will offer an option to reschedule at no cost.

The health and safety of our staff and students are of utmost importance. Please visit our FAQs to learn about safety guidelines and other need-to-knows for your visit.