Art & Nature Programs

Our 'Little Well Beings' Programs aim to provide the best possible experience for your child as an individual, and as a member of the Heartfelt Farm Community. It is important to us that the children are not pushed into one pre-determined experience, but have the opportunity to move through the different activities at their own pace, allowing for open-ended learning through investigation and play. Our limited enrolment allows each child to take the time to explore and expand on the areas they enjoy the most, be it the art studio, the barn, the garden or the forest obstacle course.

Our small groups allow us to facilitate meaningful interactions and attentive care from our camp leaders to each child. Katy Scoones, the Farm Owner, is a licensed Art Therapist, Expressive Play Therapist and Equine Facilitated Wellness Practitioner. Integrating these modalities in a non-therapeutic way allows the learning and experinces to be that much more enriching for your child's well being.

Heartfelt Farm is a small family business built for the community, where we strive to provide quality art materials for the children, best of care for the animals (in an enriched environment), and living wages for our staff. Our animals are well cared for, immensely loved, and always treated with kindness and respect. Our environment is one of inclusivity, respect, and connection, where everyone's experience matters. 

The preparation for Little Well Beings begins very early in the year and is filled with passion. The garden is planted and worked for months in advance to create a natural sanctuary, in which the children can help themselves to fresh fruit and vegetables. Our leaders meet each week to discuss new ideas, activities, and learning that we can integrate into the series. Even one grandfather is busy hand-making peg assembly birdhouse kits for the children of our “Little Makers” to learn about traditional joinery. 

Each program is thoughtfully created to promote positive socio-emotional experiences, foster skills-based and experiential learning, and encourage authentic connection to self, others, and the natural world. Facilitated by mature and educated program leaders, we ensure our activities, content, and materials are playful, flexible, and engaging to create space for each child's unique interests, personality, and learning styles.

Throughout each day, your child will experience attuned, respectful and kind interactions, be it with our animals, leaders, nature, or one another. We understand that no two beings are the same, and allow room in each day for flexibility and flow.

We flow through various activities within our four key learning areas: Stable Connections, Growing Green Thumbs, Furry Friendships, and the Spotted Dog Studio (See below for a description of each!)