Summer’s Upon Us! Open House
June 23, 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Enjoy a fun day outdoors at Highfield. Celebrate the opening of our exhibition, The Fairy Houses of Beebe Woods, and enjoy an opportunity to meet the artists of Enchanted: Through the Lens of Boston Photographers and Fantastical Birds: Quietus in Flight. Learn about the Sunken Garden and the Beech Tree Walk from our resident experts and enjoy a conversation with culinary expert Gail Blakely, and Music Director Robert Wyatt will present a piano interlude of “fairy music.” All of our summer program instructors will be on hand with crafts and fun activities and we’ll have a preliminary bubble fest in anticipation our July Family Nights. At 3:00 pm John Carafoli will discuss his new book, Cape Cod Chef's Table.
All the June 23 events are free and open to the public. Another day at Highfield not to be missed!
2013 Summer Programs for Children:
These popular programs embrace Highfield’s educational goals to foster creativity, instill awareness and appreciation of the natural world, and to help children discover a sense of wonder in a joyful, caring and safe environment. Programs are designed to encompass the history, architecture, art, landscape and the expansive woods that make Highfield Hall the most unique educational environment in the area.
These programs are drop-off programs and have limited enrollment to guarantee small class size, early registration is recommended. Once we receive your registration we will require additional health/emergency information before the beginning of the program.
Fairy House and Woodland Cottages Workshop with Sally Egan
July 1- July 5 (no class July 4)
For ages 5-10yrs
9:00 am-1:00 pm
In this class we’ll create all the special components of a woodland fairy house, including miniature ladders, trees, furniture, and everything that makes a tiny environment so special. We’ll explore the woods, enjoy fairy tales, and discover what makes fairies, and fairy houses so special. When class is over, you’ll have everything you need to set up your very own fairy house anywhere at all…here in the gardens of Highfield Hall, or in your yard, a tree, even your room at home.
$220 for members / $245 for non-members |
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Linens and Lace: Creating a Beautiful Outfit for your 18” Doll
with Sally Egan
July 1- July 5 (no class July 4)
For ages 7-12yrs
2:00 pm-4:00 pm
There is nothing more special than making a beautiful outfit for your favorite doll. Enjoy a week of wonderful afternoons creating a beautiful outfit from lovely fabrics and antique trimmings. Each student will learn basic sewing skills and be supported and encouraged to work to their ability. We’ll end the week with a tea party and fashion show with our family and friends.
$113 for members / $125 for non-members |
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Art of Nature
July 8- July 12
For ages 4-8yrs
9:30 am-12:30 pm
All around us, every day, nature is making beautiful art for us! We’ll tour Highfield’s gardens and Beebe Woods to see what mother nature is up to and then collect special objects to inspire our art projects. We’ll enjoy special guests who’ll teach us about the flora, fauna and natural history of our village and get creative with drawings, paintings, collage, sculptures, leaf rubbings, sun prints and so much more!
$220 for members / $245 for non-members |
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Come Fly with Me! Birds of Beebe Woods
July 15- July 19
For ages 4-8yrs
9:30 am-12:30 pm
Who doesn’t love to learn a great bird call? Build a bird house, or better yet, a bird nest! We’ll have so much fun in this class bird watching with our binoculars, keeping our own “bird journal,” and making colorful felt eggs. We’ll learn why birds fly and then practice with our own kites. So much fun!
$220 for members / $245 for non-members |
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Ships Come Ashore: Pirates and Mermaids with Sally Egan
July 15- July 19
For ages 5-10yrs
2:00 pm-4:00 pm
Imagine you’re a pirate with a treasure map, or a mermaid who snuck one off a pirate ship….you’ve come ashore, right here at Highfield Hall, to search the grounds for your buried booty! In the sunken garden? In a nook in the Beech tree? In the ice house? We’ll have a yo-ho-ho good time! By the end of the week, we’ll have explored quite a bit, enjoyed some wonderful craft activities…and hunted down that treasure.
$135 for members / $150 for non-members |
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Nature Sense
July 22- July 26
For ages 4-8yrs
9:30 am- 12:30 pm
We’ll take our time and explore the natural world using our five senses. We’ll listen for birds and insects in the woods, smell and identify the flowers in the sunken garden and taste the treats growing in the kitchen garden boxes. We’ll make our own mystery boxes as we go along and invite our friends to feel what’s inside. And what will we see? Well…everything in a new way! All of this on the beautiful grounds of Highfield Hall.
$220 for members / $245 for non-members |
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Beebe Woods Book Walk with Melissa Romano
July 29- August 2
For ages 4-7yrs
9:00 am-10:30 am
Imagine a book being read as you hike the gentle trails of Beebe Woods. After the hike the kids will do a movement activity related to the story and a simple craft also related to the book. Children are encouraged to bring water and a snack, and be sure to dress for the weather.
$105 for members / $115 for non-members |
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Tasha Tudor Stories and Crafts with Sally Egan
July 29- August 2
For ages 6-10yrs
2:00 pm-4:00 pm
Tasha Tudor celebrated her own children's imaginations by enhancing the everyday magic in their lives. She helped them see stories in their daily activities and encouraged their writing by creating The Sparrow Post, a magical mail delivery system where letters, invitations, and packages would arrive for the children daily. In this class, clues to each day's activities will arrive by the Sparrow Post, along with everything we need to document our adventures and discoveries.
$135 for members / $150 for non-members |
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Kitchen Fun with Sally Egan
August 5- August 9
For ages 5-9yrs
9:00 am-12:00 pm
Everyone loves the Highfield Hall’s kitchen and here’s a chance to do a little baking in those big ovens! This is not a cooking class, per se, but we’ll have a great time with all kinds of kitchen and kitchen garden activities. And at the end of each class we’ll have a little something delicious to take home and share.
$220 for members / $245 for non-members |
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Family Nights at Highfield Hall:
Wednesday Nights in July, starting July 10, 2013
Yo Yo Show
July 10, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Who would have thought you could make an entire show out of yo-yos? This husband and wife duo bring back that nostalgic toy, reminding you of old favorite tricks such as Walk the Dog and Rock the Baby, then amazing you with new and bizarre tricks, such as Boingy-Boingy and Iron Whip. High skill and deft timing to swingin' music coupled with high energy and sarcastic humor make the Yo-Yo People a favorite for every age. $5 per family donation appreciated.
Highfield Hoedown!
July 17, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Bring the whole family for some good foot stompin fun!
$5 per family donation appreciated.
The Elbows
July 24, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
The Elbows are four friends who got together one summer day to play music for some kids and their families...and they haven’t stopped since! The music is fun loving for kids of all ages. Many of the songs from their live shows are included on their first CD "The Elbows." This band will make you groove, move, sway and play.
$5 per family donation appreciated.
Toe Jam Puppet Band
July 31, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Formed in 2000, the Toe Jam Puppet Band offers a special brand of hands-on children’s entertainment that grown-ups can actually enjoy. The performances are very active, encouraging kids and parents to sing and dance along with the band as they entertain with a unique combination of original songs, masterful shadow puppetry, storytelling and just plain old good fun.
$5 per family donation appreciated.
Our 2013 Family Nights are proudly supported by:
Highfield Family Scavenger Hunt
Sunday, August 25, 12:30 pm
$5 per family donation requested |
