Kena leads the educational programs at Ollin Farms, with
seventeen years of experience sharing her passions for farming, food,
science, cooking, and the Spanish language. Our on-farm
education programs are geared to teaching youth about healthy
ecosystems through hands-on learning activities around the farm.
From preschool children through university engineering students,
we love turning our working farm into an engaging classroom!
2025 Youth Summer Class Schedule
We are looking forward to a summer full of engaged
learning on the farm.
Class descriptions and registration available here:
Field trips and tours are available weekdays from
Spring to Fall All visits require advanced reservation
Email (kena@ollinfarms.com) to check
availability
Cost is $15 per person, minimum ten participants
Typical field trip duration is 1-2 hours depending on
group size, the pavilion
area by the creek can be used for snack or lunch after
the field trip.
Field trips and tours will include a variety of hands-on
activities that can be tailored to meet specific goals
of teachers, parents, or groups.Examples of educational topics we have had in the
past are:
-healthy eating and local food
-five colors on your plate
-farm as ecosystem
-wildlife and pollinators on the farm
-plant life cycles in regenerative agriculture
-sustainable technology and carbon sequestration
-team-building planting activities
Frequently Asked Questions about
Youth Summer Classes:
What do kids need to bring for farming
classes?
Sun block, water
bottle, extra clothes, tennis shoes, and a lunch.
What is your refund policy?
Tuition payments are non-refundable. Tuition can be
transferred to a different class the same season if space is
available or can be transferred to a different student.
What level of Spanish is needed to be able
to participate in the Spanish youth farming classes?
Spanish themed classes are aimed to build Spanish
vocabulary while participating in farming
activities. They are appropriate for students currently
studying Spanish as well as students with no prior Spanish
language experience. Kena adapts her teaching style to
match the kids in each class to ensure a fun learning
experience for all.
What if my kid(s) don't fit the suggested ages
for summer class?
We suggest ages based on our experience with the activities
involved and the goal to get all the kids working together. That
being said, just like the farm itself, these classes build teamwork between different
ages and skill levels and we can be flexible with ages, please reach out
with any questions.
Do field trips and classes occur rain or
shine?
Yes! As farmers we are familiar with adapting to
the weather, and have a variety of learning activities that can
occur out of the elements if need be.
Below is a video produced by Eyes on Longmont in 2013
highlighting the experience at our youth summer classes.
Questions about Ollin Education
Programs?
Email Kena Here kena@ollinfarms.com
