NORTHBOROUGH FARM FIELD GUIDE
Peer‑Led Evenings on the Farm: Teens & Tweens at Bracken Hill
A six‑week, one‑hour series of farm evenings (Sept 27–Nov 1) blending animal‑assisted activities and light mindfulness for ages 11–18.
Peer‑Led Evenings on the Farm: Teens & Tweens at Bracken Hill.
Beginning Saturday, September 27, Bracken Hill Farm in Northborough stages a six‑week series of hour‑long Saturday evenings designed specifically for teens and tweens. Led by teen peer leaders with adults on hand for support, the program pairs hands‑on animal experiences with brief mindfulness practices and closes each session with a bonfire circle under the stars.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Goat Walks, Grooming, and Alpaca Cuddles
Each week centers on animal‑assisted activities — from goat walks in the woods to horse grooming and quiet alpaca time — offering tactile, low‑pressure interactions with farm animals.
Peer‑Led Sessions with Adult Support
The series is facilitated by teen peer leaders who guide activities while adults remain present to support the group, creating a youth‑centered environment that still has adult oversight.
Short, Intentional Evenings and a Bonfire Finish
Each one‑hour session is structured to include mindful moments and hands‑on time, concluding with a cozy bonfire circle that caps the evening beneath open skies.
What the day feels like
What an Evening Feels Like
A typical Saturday evening begins at dusk with a brief check‑in and a light mindfulness practice, then moves into hands‑on interaction — goat walks among the trees, brushing and grooming horses, or calm, supervised time with alpacas — and wraps with everyone gathered around a bonfire for reflections and a relaxed close. The cadence is deliberately short and peer‑centered: an hour of activity designed to be meaningful without being arduous.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this program suits — and who it doesn’t.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Saturdays, 6:00–7:00 PM from Sept 27 through Nov 1; each session lasts one hour.
Sessions take place at Bracken Hill Farm in Northborough.
Pricing is $15 per session, or $60 for the full six‑week series when signed up in advance (a $30 savings).
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
When do sessions run?
Saturdays, 6:00–7:00 PM from September 27 through November 1.
How long is each session?
Each session is one hour long.
Who can attend?
The program is open to teens and tweens, ages 11–18.
What activities are included?
Weekly animal‑assisted activities such as goat walks, horse grooming, alpaca cuddles, combined with light mindfulness exercises and a closing bonfire circle.
How much does it cost and are there discounts?
Cost is $15 per session or $60 for the full six‑week series when you sign up in advance (saving $30).
Who runs the sessions?
Sessions are led by teen peer leaders with adults present for support at Bracken Hill Farm.