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! 🌱✨
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! ❤️
🍂 Fall into Discovery at DIG Farm!
Fall Session: Mondays & Tuesdays | 10:00–11:30 AM
📅 Mondays: Sept 8–29 & Oct 6–27
📅 Tuesdays: Sept 9–30 & Oct 7–28
Ages 2–9 (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 Garden Tower 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!
📍 Mark Your Calendar: One Special Bonus Tuesday!
Sept 23. This day will start earlier to include a bonus art workshop:
🕤 9:30–11:00 AM – Special themed session at DIG Farm
🎶 11:00–11:45 AM – Optional Music Class with Dr. Mike
🎨 12:30–1:30 PM – Bonus Art Workshop at Mount Kisco Library with Dr. Sue
🌟 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!
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
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
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!
Garden Tools for Our Learners! 🌱
🌿Grow with Your Own Tools!
Give kids the joy of gardening with their very own gloves and trowel set—sized just right for little hands! These kid-friendly tools inspire a sense of responsibility, independence, and a lasting connection to nature.
🌼 Hands-on & Durable: Lightweight, sturdy, and perfect for digging, planting, and exploring.
🧤 Take-Home Tools: Kids bring their tools home and back to class, learning to care for their gear along the way.
🌟 Fosters Responsibility: Having their own tools builds pride, ownership, and a sense of stewardship for the earth.
Already have a trowel? No problem—glove-only options available!
Let’s empower the next generation of gardeners—one seed (and tool) at a time!
We’re so excited to be selected for the ArtsW 2025 Challenge
⏳ We need your help now, for every dollar you give between now and December 15 will be doubled, but only if we reach our goal in time.
Your generosity today means twice the impact for children and families, with more creativity, hands-on learning, and opportunities to grow together. 💛