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Cultivating Curiosity

Learn & Play at the Orchard

Mondays & Tuesdays @ 10:30 AM
June 3–August 27, 2024

Cultivating Curiosity is Carter Mountain Orchard’s educational children’s program, running every Monday and Tuesday during the summer. The program is geared towards ages 3-8, and all ages are welcome.

Sessions include storytime, a take-home craft, pick-your-own fruit (in season), and a snack. Themes include apples, peaches, pumpkins, flowers, bees, and more!

  • Arrive at least 15 minutes early to register.
  • No drop-offs—chaperone required for duration.

2024 Activities

Both sessions during a week will include the same activities, which we’ll switch up from week to week.

Cultivating Curiosity maracas craft

June 3 & 4

Music with Erynn McLeod & Make Your Own Maracas

Cultivating Curiosity pumpkin plants activity

June 10 & 11

Painting Terra Cotta Pots & Planting Pumpkin Seeds

Cultivating Curiosity windchime craft

June 17 & 18

Terra Cotta Pot Windchimes

Cultivating Curiosity creature headband kids craft

June 24 & 25

Creature Headbands

Cultivating Curiosity patriotic necklace kids craft

July 1 & 2

Patriotic Necklaces

Cultivating Curiosity suncatchers kids craft

July 8 & 9

Suncatchers

Cultivating Curiosity straw rocket kids craft

July 15 & 16

Straw Rockets

Cultivating Curiosity paper plate monster mask craft

July 22 & 23

Paper Plate Monster Masks

Cultivating Curiosity paper chain snake kids craft

July 29 & 30

Paper Chain Snakes

Cultivating Curiosity suncatchers kids craft

August 5 & 6

Suncatchers

Cultivating Curiosity toilet paper roll binocular kids craft

August 12 & 13

Toilet Paper Roll Binoculars

Cultivating Curiosity paper bag astronaut helmet activity

August 19 & 20

Paper Bag Astronaut Helmets

Cultivating Curiosity clothespin magnet kids craft

August 26 & 27

Clothespin Magnets


Also recommended: Come Grow With Us at Chiles Peach Orchard

Come Grow with Us

Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays
10:30 AM
May 20–August 29, 2024

Come Grow with Us is Chiles Peach Orchard’s educational children’s program, held Mondays–Thursdays during the summer. Come one, come all: there’s something new to do every week!

Sessions include storytime, a take-home craft, pick your own fruit (in season), and a snack. The program is geared towards ages 3-8 and all ages are welcome.

  • Arrive at least 15 minutes early to register.
  • No drop-offs—chaperone required for duration.

Also recommended: Cultivating Curiosity at Carter Mountain Orchard

Cultivating Curiosity [2023]

Learn & Play at the Orchard

Mondays & Tuesdays @ 10:30 AM
June 5–August 29, 2023

Cultivating Curiosity is Carter Mountain Orchard’s educational children’s program, running every Monday and Tuesday during the summer. The program is geared towards ages 3-8 and all ages are welcome.

Sessions include storytime, a take-home craft, pick-your-own fruit (in season), and a snack. Both sessions during a week will include the same activities, which we’ll switch up from week to week. Themes include apples, peaches, pumpkins, flowers, bees, and more!

  • Tickets can be purchased onsite for $11 per child.
  • Please arrive 15 minutes early for check-in.
  • No drop-offs—chaperone required for duration.

Also recommended: Come Grow With Us at Chiles Peach Orchard

Come Grow with Us [2023]

Tuesdays & Wednesdays
10:30 AM & 3 PM
May 23–August 30, 2023

Come Grow with Us is Chiles Peach Orchard’s educational children’s program, running every Tuesday and Wednesday during the summer—there’s something new to do every week! Sessions include storytime, a take-home craft, pick your own fruit or veggie (in season), and a snack. The program is geared towards ages 3-8 and all ages are welcome.

  • Tickets can be purchased onsite for $11 per child.
  • Please arrive 15 minutes early for check-in.
  • No drop-offs—chaperone required for duration.

Also recommended: Cultivating Curiosity at Carter Mountain Orchard

Cultivating Curiosity [2021]

Learn & Play at the Orchard

Mondays & Tuesdays
10:30 AM
June 7–August 24, 2021

Cultivating Curiosity is Carter Mountain Orchard’s educational children’s program, running every Monday and Tuesday during the summer. Sessions include storytime, a take-home craft or cooking project, pick your own fruit (in season), and a snack.

Both sessions during a week will include the same activities, which we’ll switch up from week to week. Themes include apples, peaches, pumpkins, flowers, bees, etc. The program is geared towards ages 3-8, but all ages are welcome.

  • Please arrive 15 minutes early for check-in.
  • No drop-offs—chaperone required for duration.
  • We are following all local and state mandates regarding COVID-19.

Event Tickets

$9 Per Session / Per Child

Advance registration highly recommended, as there are a limited number of tickets available for each session. Reserve your spot now


Also recommended: Come Grow with Us program at Chiles Peach Orchard

Come Grow with Us [2021]

There’s something new to do every week!

Tuesdays & Wednesdays
10:30 AM
May 25–September 1, 2021

Come Grow with Us is Chiles Peach Orchard’s educational children’s program, running every Tuesday and Wednesday during the summer. Sessions include storytime, a take-home craft or cooking project, pick your own fruit or veggie (in season), and a snack. The program is geared towards ages 3-8, but all ages are welcome.

  • Please arrive 15 minutes early for check-in.
  • No drop-offs—chaperone required for duration.
  • We are following all local and state mandates regarding COVID-19.

Event Tickets

$9 Per Session / Per Child

Advance registration highly recommended, as there are a limited number of tickets available for each session. Reserve your spot now


Also recommended: Cultivating Curiosity at Carter Mountain Orchard

Come Grow with Us: Wednesdays

There’s something new to do every week!

Come Grow with Us is Chiles Peach Orchard’s weekly summer program, running every Tuesday and Wednesday through August. The event is modified this year to be compliant with COVID-19 recommendations—see below for details.

The program is geared towards ages 3-8, but all ages are welcome.

Activities include:

  • Educational lesson or storytime
  • Craft or cooking project
  • Fruit or veggie picking (in season)
  • Snack

Event Tickets

Advance registration highly recommended, as there are a limited number of tickets available for each session. Purchase tickets here

We have modified our format to be compliant with COVID-19 recommendations and mandates.

  • We have a limit of 15 children for each session.
  • Children will be distanced during the all-outdoor event.
  • Craft supplies will be individual to each participant, not shared among the group.
  • Tables will be sanitized before and after the event.
  • Handwashing and sanitizing will be required at the beginning and end of the event.

Please arrive by 10:15 am to check-in. No drop-offs—chaperone required for duration.


Also recommended: Cultivating Curiosity at Carter Mountain Orchard: Mondays & Tuesdays

 

Cultivating Curiosity: Spring Break [Canceled]

Get outside during your Spring Break and enjoy some fresh mountain air!

Head up the mountain for non-structured, drop-in activities from 10am–2pm on Tuesday 4/7 and Thursday 4/9.

Activities include:

  • “Spring Has Sprung” Mural Painting
  • Paint Your Own Flower Pot, and plant pollinator-friendly wildflowers to take home
  • Central Virginia Beekeeper’s Association Interactive Experience
  • Lawn Games
  • Hayride
  • Snack

Activities are geared towards ages 3-8, but anyone is welcome! Our Mountain Grill will be open for lunch, and Bold Rock and Prince Michel tasting rooms will have adult beverages too.

8.00/child – Event ticket includes activities, hayride, and a snack.

No reservation required. No drop-offs, parent or sitter will need to be with the children throughout the duration.

Mark your calendars! The Cultivating Curiosity weekly summer children’s program kicks off on June 1.

Cultivating Curiosity children's program

Cultivating Curiosity: Tuesdays

Bring the kids to the mountain for our popular educational program!

Cultivating Curiosity is Carter Mountain Orchard’s weekly summer children’s program, running every Monday and Tuesday through August. Both sessions during a week will include the same activities, which we’ll switch up from week to week. Seasonal themes include apples, peaches, pumpkins, flowers, bees, etc.

The program is geared towards ages 3-8, but all ages are welcome.

Activities include:

  • Storytime
  • Craft or cooking project
  • Fruit picking (when available)
  • Snack

Event Tickets

Advance registration highly recommended, as there are a limited number of tickets available for each session. Purchase tickets here

We have modified our format to be compliant with COVID-19 recommendations and mandates.

  • We have a limit of 12 children for each session.
  • Children will be distanced during the all-outdoor event.
  • Craft supplies will be individual to each participant, not shared among the group.
  • Tables will be sanitized before and after the event.
  • Handwashing and sanitizing will be required at the beginning and end of the event.

Please arrive by 10:15 am to check-in. No drop-offs—chaperone required for duration.


Also recommended: Come Grow with Us program at Chiles Peach Orchard: Tuesdays & Wednesdays

Cultivating Curiosity: Mondays

Bring the kids to the mountain for our popular educational program!

Cultivating Curiosity is Carter Mountain Orchard’s weekly summer children’s program, running every Monday and Tuesday through August. Both sessions during a week will include the same activities, which we’ll switch up from week to week. Seasonal themes include apples, peaches, pumpkins, flowers, bees, etc.

The program is geared towards ages 3-8, but all ages are welcome.

Activities include:

  • Storytime
  • Craft or cooking project
  • Fruit picking (when available)
  • Snack

Event Tickets

Advance registration highly recommended, as there are a limited number of tickets available for each session. Purchase tickets here

We have modified our format to be compliant with COVID-19 recommendations and mandates.

  • We have a limit of 12 children for each session.
  • Children will be distanced during the all-outdoor event.
  • Craft supplies will be individual to each participant, not shared among the group.
  • Tables will be sanitized before and after the event.
  • Handwashing and sanitizing will be required at the beginning and end of the event.

Please arrive by 10:15 am to check-in. No drop-offs—chaperone required for duration.


Also recommended: Come Grow with Us program at Chiles Peach Orchard: Tuesdays & Wednesdays