Over the past two weeks, campers at the Carver Community Center have ventured outside of Norwalk to explore Silverman’s Farm in Easton and New Pond Farm in West Redding.

Campers between the ages of 5 and 9 visited Silverman’s Farm last week to pick blueberries - the perfect snack for a warm, summer afternoon. Children in the 5-6 year old group were delighted to feed the farm’s barnyard friends, which included fallow deer, goats, and sheep.

At New Pond Farm, campers in the 7-9 year old group learned about a variety of farm animals and aquatic creatures by engaging in fun, hands-on activities. The campers found themselves wading in streams, eagerly searching for tadpoles, frogs, and crayfish. Touring the farm, they got a closer look at a dairy cow and calf, pigs, sheep, and chickens, learning about the distinct roles the animals play on a farm.

Both campers and counselors alike enjoyed these enriching experiences offered by Silverman’s Farm and New Pond Farm. Thank you to our wonderful hosts!