Young animal lovers, aspiring crafters and creative minds are invited to spend part of their summer at Fischer Farm with three hands-on programs designed to inspire learning, imagination and fun in a historic farm setting.
The Bensenville Park District is now accepting registrations for Little Lambs, Shear Delight: A Sheep Plushie Workshop and Barnyard Soap Box Buddies Workshop, all taking place this summer at Fischer Farm, 16W680 Old Grand Ave.
Little Lambs invites children ages 3-5 and a parent or guardian to enjoy a morning of farm-themed fun. Participants will meet other families, play games, create crafts and listen to farm stories in a welcoming environment designed for young children. Fees include participation for one child and one adult guardian. There is no fee for younger siblings in strollers or baby carriers.
Little Lambs will be offered from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Sunday, July 12, and again from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 1. The fee is $15 per child or $10 for in-district patrons.
Children and adults ages 7 and older can discover their creative side during the new Shear Delight: A Sheep Plushie Workshop. Participants will learn basic sewing techniques while creating their own sheep plushie and stuffing it with real wool donated by Fischer Farm's resident sheep.
The workshop will be held from 11 a.m.-noon Saturday, Aug. 15. The fee is $18 per person or $12 for in-district patrons.
Another new offering, Barnyard Soap Box Buddies Workshop, introduces participants to the art of soap carving. With guidance from Fischer Farm staff, attendees will transform a simple bar of soap into a farm animal of their choice. No prior experience is necessary.
Barnyard Soap Box Buddies Workshop will take place from 11 a.m.-noon Sunday, Aug. 23. The fee is $18 per person or $12 for in-district patrons.
Pre-registration is required for all programs at the Deer Grove Leisure Center, 1000 W. Wood St. in Bensenville, or by calling 630-766-7015. Participants should note that the Fischer Farmhouse is accessible only by stairs and is not ADA- or stroller-accessible.
Visit the Fischer Farm website, BvilleParks.org/FischerFarm, for more information about the farm and its activities.
