2025 Programs
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.
🚀 Exciting News for 2025!
We’ve been nominated again—this time for Best Summer Day Camp and Best After School Program in the Best of Westchester 2025 Awards! Let’s make it two years in a row!
Your continued support fuels our mission to empower, educate, and inspire. Together, we’re shaping unforgettable experiences for kids and strengthening our community. Thank you! ❤️
🎉 LET’S DO IT AGAIN FOR 2025! 🎉
2025 Garden Tools for Our Learners! 🌱
Give kids the opportunity to take ownership of their gardening experience with their very own tools! Having their own Garden and Trowel Set helps children develop responsibility and fosters a sense of stewardship towards nature. By using tools that are the right size and made to last, they’ll be empowered to dig, plant, and care for their little patches of nature.
These lightweight, durable tools are designed specifically for young hands, encouraging hands-on learning and building a deeper connection to the environment. Gardens tools go home with the kids, and they are responsible for keeping them clean, and remembering to bring their tools back to class, further instilling a sense of responsibility and commitment to their learning journey.
We also offer an option for just garden gloves if you already have the tools, along with an optional waist apron for added convenience, keeping tools close while working in the garden.
Whether planting flowers, growing veggies, or exploring the wonders of nature, these tools will inspire responsibility and a love for the environment in every young gardener! 🌿✨
2025 Homeschool Program
2025 Spring Homeschool Program at DIG Farm – Now Two Days a Week!
SPRING SESSION: Mondays, and Tuesdays: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Mondays:
- S1: March 10–March 31 Closed- At Full Capacity
- S2: April 7–April 28
- S3: May 5–May 26
- S4: June 2–June 23
- Moving Up Ceremony: June 30
Tuesdays:
- S1: March 11–April 1
- S2: April 8–April 29
- S3: May 6–May 27
- S4: June3–June 24
- Art Exhibit Show: July 1
Exciting Updates for Our Spring Homeschool Program at DIG Farm!
We’re thrilled to expand our Spring Homeschool Program to a two-day-a-week format on Mondays and Tuesdays! This season, we’re enhancing our curriculum with a strong S.T.R.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Art, and Math) focus, along with take-home assignments to reinforce learning.
New This Season:
🎶 Music & Art Add-On Programs – Creative exploration to complement academic growth! (see below)
🌟 Special Events to Look Forward To:
🎉 Moving Ceremony (6/30) – A celebration of our learners' achievements!
🎨 Art Show Exhibit (7/1 at Mount Kisco Public Library) – A month-long showcase of student artwork!
Use promo code SIBS for sibling sign-ups.
Location site: DIG Farm, 115 June Rd., N. Salem, NY
2025 Music Add-on Program
🎶🎨 Music Enrichment at DIG Farm!
Join us for Music Mondays this spring, where kids can explore creativity, culture, and collaboration!
🎵 Music Mondays (11:45 AM - 12:30 PM)
Kids will journey through jazz, classical, Broadway, and folk traditions from around the world. Activities include:
🎶 Community music-making.
📖 Stories behind classics like Take Me Out to the Ball Game.
🌟 Broadway favorites like My Garden.
Led by Michael Garber, a music outreach leader with 40+ years of experience.
Location: DIG Farm, 115 June Road., N. Salem, NY
Summer Camp at DIG Farm
2025 Summer Camp at the Farm!
Dates: July 7 – August 20 Time: 9 AM – 12 PM (Monday–Wednesday)
Ages: 4–12
Sibling Discount: $20 off (use code SIB at checkout; excludes single-day enrollments).
Inquire about Scholarship opportunities💫
Join Us for a Fun & Enriching Summer at DIG Farm!
Our camp days are filled with hands-on learning, teamwork, and creativity! Campers will enjoy a mix of group activities and breakout sessions, exploring the farm while engaging in S.T.R.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Art, and Math) projects.
🔎 Breakout Session Highlights:
🌱 Science & Technology – Investigate the farm’s ecosystem and build solar-powered projects.
📖 Reading & Storytelling – Engage in farm-themed literacy activities.
🏗 Engineering – Construct small structures like trellises for garden beds.
🎨 Art & Math – Create nature-based crafts and apply math to planting and harvesting.
✨ Counselor-in-Training (CIT) Program (Ages 13-15)
Teens can develop leadership skills by assisting our educators, gaining teamwork and problem-solving experience. CITs will receive a certificate upon completion!
📍 Location: DIG Farm, 115 June Road, N. Salem, NY
Have questions? We’re happy to help!
Unleash Your Child’s Creativity at Summer Art Camp! ✨🎨
2025 Summer Art Camp at the Pinecrest Community Center!
Dates: Thursdays, July 10, 17, 24, & 31 Time: 10 AM – 11:30 AM
Sibling Discount
Inquire about Scholarship opportunities💫
Calling all young artists ages 4-10!
Get ready for a summer of imagination, color, and creativity at our Summer Art Camp! Join us every Thursday in July from 10:00 AM-11:30 AM for exciting hands-on art projects and crafts. Each week, kids will experiment with new techniques, materials, and themes, bringing their artistic visions to life!
The fun-filled journey will conclude with a spectacular Art Show at the community center, where family and friends can celebrate their masterpieces!
🎨 Spaces are limited—sign up today and let the creativity begin! 🎨!
Location: Pinecrest Community Center, 7100 Amuso Dr., MT Kisco, NY
Fall Homeschool Program
FALL SESSION: Mondays and Tuesdays | 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Mondays:
- S1: September 8 – September 29
- S2: October 6 – October 27
Tuesdays:
- S1: September 9 – September 30
- S2: October 7 – October 28
We’re excited to continue our two-day-a-week homeschool program at DIG Farm this fall! This season, we will continue to offer a S.T.R.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Art, and Math) approach, providing hands-on, experiential learning opportunities that encourage curiosity and critical thinking.
Parents have the flexibility to enroll in either Monday, Tuesday, or both days depending on what works best for their schedule. Each week’s lessons will build upon the previous day’s activities, deepening student engagement and understanding.
Additionally, we will offer optional add-on programs in Music and Art, providing students with more opportunities to explore their creativity while strengthening their academic foundation.
We can’t wait for another enriching season of learning and discovery at DIG Farm!
Use promo code SIB for sibling sign-ups
Location: DIG Farm, 115 June Road., N. Salem, NY
FALL Music & Art Add-on Program
2025 Fall Homeschool Program at DIG Farm – Music & Art!
Mondays & Tuesdays | 11:45 AM - 12:30 PM
🎵 Music Mondays
Explore jazz, classical, Broadway, and folk traditions through:
- Community music-making
- Broadway favorites
- How music connects us
Instructor: Michael Garber, music outreach leader with 40+ years of expertise.
🎨 Art Tuesdays
Unleash creativity through drawing, painting, and collage with:
- Collaborative projects
- Nature-inspired art
- Hands-on exploration
Instructor: Local teaching artists.
Join us for a fun, creative fall at DIG Farm! 🎶🎨
Location: DIG Farm, 115 June Road., N. Salem, NY
For an Evening of Purpose & Celebration 🎉
Be a part of our unforgettable milestone as we celebrate our journey, our growth, and the incredible people who make it all happen!
We can’t wait to celebrate with you! 🥂 ✨