Ladybug Farm
Ladybug Farm hosts Forest Kindergarten two days per week for children ages 4-6, Summer Camps, an Autumn-time “Little Farmers” for both parent and child and — there’s more — a Home Hatchery where you incubate your own chicks!
Contact: Shawna at LadybugFarm@myyahoo.com or 716-949-7410
Nature School
Ladybug Farm hosts a community-focused, Waldorf-based ‘Nature Immersion’ school. Forest Kindergarten is a seasonal 2 days per week Waldorf-influenced program designed for children ages 4-6 looking to explore, grow, and connect with nature. This program supports families with homeschool intentions. Summer camps and workshops are also offered at the Ladybug Farm, mainly for older children.
Hours and Days: Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:00-12:30
Location: Pinebluff
Cost: Yearly Tuition: $2,120, Seasonal Sessions: $740
Ages: 4-6 years old
Registration & Supply Fee: $200 ($75 for returning community)
Summer Camps
Each camp is limited to 12 children. A 10% discount will be offered for current Nature Immersion school year families, for those registering a child for 3 or more camps (additional camps for older children are listed on their site), and for those families whose combined sibling enrollment is more than 4 camps.
Incredible Pollinators & Magical Mindfulness
July 10, 11 & 12, 9 AM - 1 PM
We will immerse ourselves in the wonder of the smallest & most important creatures on the farm; finding magic in the flowers, honeybees, butterflies, wasps & moths. Each day we will harvest & enjoy a pollinator picnic with fresh fruits and veggies from the garden. Our final day will include an observation beehive and honey taste testing. Both camp leaders are trained kids’ yoga instructors. Ms. Kelly, from The Connection Corner, will be co-leading this camp and will be guiding our children in pollinator-themed yoga & mindfulness small groups each day, so please bring a yoga mat.
Ages: 4-9 years old
Cost: $175
Rocks & Minerals
July 17, 18, 19 & 20, 9 AM - 1 PM
Back for our 3rd year by popular demand! This is a true hands-on exploration into the world of geology, petrology, mineralogy & paleontology. Inquiry-based curriculum and hands-on exploration will allow for deep learning and FUN! Children will pan for gemstones, crack open geodes, grid out an excavation site, create a hands-on fossil timeline, act out the rock cycle, observe a magnetic field, and have plenty of treasures to take home at the end of the camp. Themed snacks will be served daily, such as 'dirt pudding' made with our goat's milk or rock candy homemade with organic cane sugar.
Ages: 5-12
Cost: $225
Registration: Send an email to express interest and to receive more information. February 1st registration opens to current Nature Immersion families and former Summer Camp attendees. February 15th registration opens to the larger community.
Home Hatchery Rental
Experience the magic of incubating & hatching chicken eggs, from the comfort of your home. Then return the chicks back to the farm after two weeks of enjoyment OR keep them to start your own backyard flock!
FIVE Week Sessions available (it will take 21 days to incubate and hatch chicks, leaving 2 weeks for you to enjoy the fluffy chicks!):
February 10 - March 16
March 17 - April 20
April 21 - May 25
May 26 - June 29
Cost: $150
To check availability & reserve your spot, contact Shawna at 716-949-7410