2025 Programs
For the People and Kids Day Proclaimed in Westchester County
We are honored to share that the Westchester County Board of Legislators has officially proclaimed Sunday, May 11, 2025, as For the People and Kids Day! 🎉
This proclamation celebrates our mission to uplift families and youth through community-centered programming, and we are so grateful for this recognition.
Our heartfelt thanks go to Legislator Erika Price and all local officials for their continued support and partnership. 💛
And a very special thank you to our learners and their families—you are at the heart of everything we do! 🌱✨
🍂 Fall into Discovery at DIG Farm!
Fall Session: Mondays & Tuesdays | 10:00–11:30 AM
📅 Mondays: Oct 6–27
📅 Tuesdays: Oct 7–28
Ages 5-9 (Drop-off Available)
🌱 Let the exploring begin!
We’re back at DIG Farm with a brand-new season of our S.T.R.E.A.M. program—where Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Art, and Math come alive through hands-on, curiosity-driven learning in nature.
This fall, we’re introducing our new Tower Garden with hydroponics lessons every Monday!
✨ Choose Your Adventure:
- Join us on Mondays, Tuesdays, or both! Each session builds on the last for deeper engagement, outdoor discovery, and plenty of learning and fun!
🌟 Spots are limited—grow, create, and explore with us this fall! Sibling discount available with code SIB.
📍 Location: DIG Farm, 115 June Road, North Salem, NY
FALL Wellness & Music Add-on classes
🎶 Wellness & Music Series for Kids –
Mondays & Tuesdays, 11:45 AM–12:30 PM
This fall, let your child explore mindfulness and creativity through two enriching weekly classes:
🌿 Wellness Mondays: Be Here Now – A Journey Through the Senses
Children connect with nature and themselves through sensory play, movement, and Earth-based activities that nurture mindfulness and curiosity. Led by bilingual wellness educator Priscilla Padilla.
🎵 Music Tuesdays
From Broadway to global folk, kids experience the magic of music through hands-on activities, storytelling, and joyful music-making with seasoned educator Dr. Michael Garber.
Perfect for young learners ready to slow down, listen deeply, and express themselves!
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Little Farm Explorers
🌱 Little Farm Explorers 🌱
Fridays, 10/3, 10/10, 10/24, 10/31 (No class on 10/17)
Designed for children ages 18 months–preschool (with their caregivers), this joyful program sparks curiosity, creativity, and a love for nature in our youngest learners.
Each week, little explorers will:
✨ Discover the garden and connect with nature
📖 Enjoy bilingual Spanish/English stories, crafts, and songs
👩🌾 Try fun farm “chores” and sensory play
🐑 Meet and help care for our friendly farm animals
Program Highlights
🎶 Music, movement, and storytelling to keep little ones engaged
🤝 A warm, welcoming space for parents and caregivers to connect
Details
📍 Location: DIG Farm, 115 June Rd., North Salem, NY
👩👧 Parent/caregiver participation required
10-11 AM session is SOLD OUT
11-12 PM session now open
⚠️ Spots are limited—only 4 openings remain!
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🎨 Kids Paint & Take Workshop
Join us Friday, October 24th, for a special Paint & Take Workshop with local potter Elana Levy!
Children will enjoy a seasonal, Fall and Halloween-themed art experience where they can paint their own pottery piece to take home. The workshop begins with a Halloween read-along to spark creativity and fun!
🕒 Session Times:
• 11:15–11:45 AM
• 12:15–12:45 PM
Celebrate the season with art, storytelling, and community!
Details
📍 Location: DIG Farm, 115 June Rd., North Salem, NY
directly following each session of our Little Farm Explorers program
⚠️ Spots are limited—Register Today
Roots & Water: Exploring Hydroponics & Soil Gardening for Pre-Teens & Teens
Roots & Water: Exploring Hydroponics & Soil Gardening
Ages 10 & Up
Wednesdays: October 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29
10/8 – Canceled | Make-up Date: 11/3
Time: 10:00–11:30 AM
Location: DIG Farm, 115 June Rd., North Salem, NY
Led by Danielle Colavito of Soul Shining Wellness, this hands-on gardening program invites participants to compare hydroponic systems and traditional soil-based gardening through planting, experimentation, and building small-scale growing systems.
Each week features:
🌿 Interactive planting and growing experiments
💧 Design and construction of hydroponic systems
🌍 Discussions on food systems, sustainability, and food justice
📝 Journaling and observation to track plant growth and environmental impact
Perfect for young changemakers, this program helps students understand how plants thrive in different environments and empowers them to think critically about sustainable agriculture and our food future.
Spots are limited—join us to dig into the future of farming!
Green Explorer’s Guide: Fall Foraging for Pre-Teens & Teens
Green Explorer’s Guide: Fall Foraging
Ages 10 & Up
Wednesdays: October 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29
10/8 – Canceled | Make-up Date: 11/3
Time: 11:45 AM–12:30 PM (directly following Roots & Water)
Location: DIG Farm, 115 June Rd., North Salem, NY
Led by Livia from LiveGreen by Liv and the Wild Roots Initiative, this outdoor adventure teaches students to safely identify and responsibly gather edible wild plants, berries, seeds, roots, and nuts found in our local ecosystems.
Each week features:
🌿 Guided foraging walks
🍪 Nature-based crafts, snacks, & take-home guides
🌎 A focus on environmental awareness & safe foraging practices
Perfect for budding naturalists, this series builds confidence, curiosity, and a deeper connection to the earth.
Spots are limited—sign up today!
❄️Winter Program: Monday Excursions
Winter Excursion Program
Mondays in Nov & Dec
10 AM - 12 PM
Explore, learn, and create this winter with hands-on adventures at some of our region’s most inspiring destinations!
Each Monday features a new experience in nature, art, or local history—from exploring Caramoor’s gardens and learning about owls with Bedford Audubon to crafting seasonal art and touring historic Sunnyside.
✨ Join us for a season of discovery, creativity, and community connection!
❄️Winter Adventures & Creativity
Join us this Winter every Tuesday with the Rewilding School!
November & December | Mount Kisco, NY
Join us for a seasonal adventure designed to spark curiosity, build skills, and inspire creativity in the great outdoors!
✨ What’s Included
- Outdoor Exploration – hands-on nature activities, survival skills & seasonal discoveries
- Creative Add-Ons – select days with Music & Art (singing, rhythm, and creative projects)
- Family Friendly – parents are welcome to stay and learn alongside their children
📍 Details
- When: Tuesdays in November & December
- Where: Marsh Sanctuary, Mount Kisco, NY
- Bring: Snacks & water bottles
- Facilities: On-site parking, 1 porta-potty available
💧 Rain does not cancel programs
📅 Makeup Date (if needed): December 23
FaLL and Winter Swag is here!
✨🍂 New Season, New Swag! ❄️💜
Our FTPK Fall & Winter swag is here—custom-made to order by Hippie Feet Tie Dye!
Cozy, colorful, and perfect for showing your FTPK spirit. 🌈👕
10% of sales will be donated to FTPK ArtsW Challenge and doubled!
👉 Place your order today and don’t miss out! Please indicate size(s).
Any questions, please email
Best OUTDOOR Education Programs!
We’re a Best of Westchester 2024 Winner! 🎉
For the People and Kids, Inc. has been honored as the Best Kids Outdoor Education Program in the Best of Westchester 2024 Awards! This recognition reflects our dedication to providing engaging, hands-on learning experiences that inspire children and families in our community.
🌟 A Huge Thank You!
To the amazing families who trust us with their children’s growth, and to our incredible learners, we appreciate you! Your support makes everything we do possible. Together, we’re shaping unforgettable experiences for kids and strengthening our community. Thank you! ❤️
We’re so excited to be selected for the ArtsW 2025 Challenge
Your generosity today means twice the impact for children and families, with more creativity, hands-on learning, and opportunities to grow together. 💛 For every dollar you give between now and December 15 will be doubled, but only if we reach our goal in time.