Welcome to summer at the farm!

This page is your one-stop shop for everything you need to know about summer enrichment at Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm – what to bring, what to wear, where to park, and more. This page replaces the packets we emailed to you in previous years, and includes information about the health forms/waivers which must be filled out before your child’s first day of camp.

This page includes general information for both Little Farmers and Farm Adventures. If you have any additional questions or concerns, please contact Education Coordinator Arleen Shea at ashea@historicnewengland.org or 978-462-2634.

Before Camp Begins

Health Form: Once again, we have partnered with CampDoc, a leading online host for camp health forms. You will receive an email to the address you used when registering with the link to fill in your form. All health forms MUST be received at least one week before your session begins.

Getting to Camp

Directions: Address and directions can be found here .

Parking: Please follow signs as you enter the lane, parking is off to the left in the open field. PLEASE do not drive down the lane to the visitor center, even if you are late.  There will be a sign announcing the DRIVEWAY IS CLOSED.  We do this specifically to keep your child safe.  In the field, there are marked lanes to park your vehicle.

Drop-off and Pick-up: Please escort your child to and from the tent in front of the big yellow barn – sign your child in and out with the staff member at the table. Little Farmers runs from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM each day, and Farm Adventures runs from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Please be prompt for both drop-off and pick-up.

Absences: If your child will not be attending camp on a day they are scheduled to come, please call 978-270-3963 and leave a message. This number also serves as the emergency contact if you need to get in touch while your child is at the farm.

Sunscreen/Bug Spray: Please have your child apply sunscreen and insect repellent before camp each morning. We will reapply as necessary.

While at Camp

What to Bring: Each day, your child’s backpack should contain the following items:

• Water Bottle: Please provide a refillable water bottle- we drink/refill many times throughout the day.
• Bug Spray/Sun Lotion:  Please have your children arrive with your preference of bug spray and sun lotion already applied, we reapply as needed  
• Snack: Please provide a healthy snack
• Lunch: Please send your child with a healthy lunch ready to eat

What to Wear: 

• Please have children dress appropriately for warm weather. Shorts and a t-shirt are perfect and a hat to block the sun is terrific!  In addition, there is always northeast breeze at farm. If it is cool at home, a light jacket is advised.
• This is a working farm. Please make sure your child wears boots, sneakers or shoes- no open toe sandals or flip-flops! (If your child arrives in flip-flops they will NOT be able to interact with the animals.