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Schedule a Tour Youth & Family Services For Children & Teens Parent & Family Resources Outreach & Referral Program Locations Swim Programs Learn to Swim Lifeguard Training Pool Membership Children’s Parties Day at the Farm Pool Party Announcements Anonymous Donor to Match Year-End Gifts December 10, 2020 The Healing Power of Nature. Learn how human-animal contact can have a profound effect on a child. Helping young students overcome challenges. An enriched learning environment that identifies and builds upon strengths. Popular activities and events all year round. Opportunities for community members of all ages to explore and enjoy. Therapeutic Special Education Empowering our students to reach their full potential. An innovative program incorporating academic, behavioral and emotional support in a comprehensive learning environment to help each child achieve new skills and confidence, and return to their home school district with the best chance of success. Green Chimneys School COVID-19 Community Info & Event Updates A Quick Tour 8:1:2 A student to faculty to teaching assistant ratio that addresses individual learning styles with necessary therapeutic support. A Quick Tour 200 Our 200 animals and wildlife play a supportive role in nature-based therapy and educational activities for children with special needs. A Quick Tour 550 Our 550 combined acres give students every opportunity to be part of the environment and discover their own special talents. COMMUNITY PROGRAMS & SERVICES So much to offer our community friends. Green Chimneys is part of the surrounding community. From preschool programs to summer camp to outdoor adventures for school groups, Green Chimneys offers valuable education and recreation experiences, along with exciting public events, for all ages. Join us Sponsor an Animal Farm & Wildlife Center Outdoor Education & Activities Early Education & Childcare Youth & Family Services A Quick Tour Celebrate the season with Holidays on the Farm. Boni-Bel Farm & Country Store is not only a vocational education site for our students; it's a great resource for Christmas trees, holiday gifts, and more. A Quick Tour Early education to help kids' growth and development. Our dynamic preschool and before & after school programs serve children ages 3-12. A Quick Tour The great outdoors provides a perfect classroom. Learn through discovery with challenging outdoor activities and nature exploration. The Newsroom Here’s what’s going on at Green Chimneys Filter News by: All All Community Farm & Animals Practitioners School Student Stories Green Chimneys Featured in The New York Times March 4, 2019 Anonymous Donor to Match Year-End Gifts December 10, 2020 Time and Expertise Help Student Build Social-Emotional Skills December 9, 2020 Guiding with Intention December 4, 2020 Green Chimneys Receives Grant from The Engelstad Foundation December 3, 2020 Keeping Children Connected to Clinical Support During COVID-19 December 1, 2020 Horse Herd Helped by Dedicated Volunteers November 17, 2020 Practitioner Experiences Illustrate Benefits of HAI November 6, 2020 Three Holiday Gift Ideas That Give Back October 28, 2020 Autumn and Nature-Based Activities Inspire Learning at Boni-Bel Farm October 19, 2020 Building Knowledge and Skills Through Internship October 13, 2020 Back to School: A Parent’s Perspective September 21, 2020 Juvenile Bald Eagle Regains Strength and Returns to the Wild September 8, 2020 Aging Deer Finds Companionship with Young Turkeys August 4, 2020 The Tale of Six Fuzzy Ducklings June 18, 2020 A Message from Green Chimneys Executive Director June 6, 2020 Speech Therapy Adapts for Students with Special Needs Amid COVID-19 Precautions June 2, 2020 Green Chimneys Recognizes Volunteers Amid COVID-19 Closures May 12, 2020 Animal Welfare and Pet Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic May 1, 2020 Helping Children Develop Social Emotional Skills April 30, 2020 Act of Kindness Reconnects Students with Beloved Dog April 17, 2020 Green Chimneys Receives Fifth Grant from the Petco Foundation for Dog Interaction Program April 16, 2020 Therapeutic Support and Connection During a Health Crisis April 9, 2020 Rehabilitated Vulture Helped by Green Chimneys Featured on Animal Planet April 6, 2020 Talent Show with a Therapeutic Twist February 20, 2020 STEAM Fair Challenges Students to Explore, Discover, and Share February 1, 2020 The Spirit of the Holidays Shines Thanks to Pretium Partners December 11, 2019 Finding Focus and Living in the Present November 7, 2019 Classroom as Community September 30, 2019 Small Horse, Big Heart: Spadi August 21, 2019 Working Alongside Staff: A Volunteer’s Experience August 12, 2019 Baby Owls Receive Second Chance at Life in the Wild July 19, 2019 It’s a Girl: Farm Welcomes Foal May 15, 2019 Students and Shelter Dogs Win with Pawesome Program May 7, 2019 The Power of Partnership April 30, 2019 Student Benefits from Team Approach April 17, 2019 Classroom Strategies for Sensory Support April 2, 2019 Miniature Horse Leads Big Lessons March 27, 2019 Injured Bald Eagle Under Expert Care March 22, 2019 Remembering Green Chimneys Founder Samuel B. Ross, Jr. February 28, 2019 Students Share and Shine at Talent Show February 15, 2019 Green Chimneys Receives Fourth Grant from the Petco Foundation for Dog Interaction Program February 6, 2019 Tradition Continues Thanks to W. R. Berkley December 20, 2018 Pretium Partners Help Children Experience the Spirit of Giving December 14, 2018 New Grant to Launch After School Coding Club December 7, 2018 Student and Rescued Mule Help Each Other November 8, 2018 School Food for Thought November 2, 2018 Green Chimneys Names APPA CEO Bob Vetere as New Board President October 11, 2018 Remembering Longtime Donor and Volunteer Vivian Donnelley October 9, 2018 Celebrating Horses and Humans Working Together October 8, 2018 Mindfulness ...