Farm School OC
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Animal-care and farming enrichment program for ages 15 months to 12 years that meets at several working farms across Orange and San Diego counties, with charter funds accepted.
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Key facts
| Ages | 15 months through 12 years, split into a Caregiver & Me program, a 3.5-7 year old tier, and an 8-12 year old tier |
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| Location | Meets at River Street Ranch in San Juan Capistrano, Tanaka Farms in Irvine, Hana Fields in Costa Mesa, and Fox Point Farms in Encinitas (San Diego County). The source spreadsheet lists San Juan Capistrano as the city; the site shows that as one of four active meeting locations, not the only one. |
| Cost | No specific dollar figures were published on the homepage or contact page checked as of 2026-10-09; the site states 'Charter School funds accepted' for all listed programs. Contact the organization for current private-pay pricing. |
| Schedule | Caregiver & Me: Mondays at 9:30am and 11am at Tanaka Farms (Irvine), also meeting at Hana Fields (Costa Mesa) in Sept-Oct. Farm To School, ages 8-12: Thursdays, 1:30-3:30pm, Sept-May. Farm To School, ages 3.5-7: Mon/Tue 10:30am-1:30pm at River Street Ranch (San Juan Capistrano); Wed/Thu 10am-1pm at Fox Point Farms (Encinitas) and Tanaka Farms (Irvine), Sept-May. |
| Enroll window | Caregiver & Me uses monthly sign-ups with limited weekly spots; seasonal camps are described as limited-space; no specific calendar enrollment window was published on the pages checked. |
What stands out
- The source spreadsheet lists San Juan Capistrano as Farm School OC's city, but the program actually runs at four separate farm locations (San Juan Capistrano, Irvine, Costa Mesa, and Encinitas in San Diego County), with Tanaka Farms in Irvine appearing most often in the current weekly schedule. (source)
- States 'Charter School funds accepted' for all three core programs but does not name specific charter school partners on the homepage or contact page checked. (source)
- No per-session or monthly pricing is published on the homepage or contact page checked; families are directed to call, text, or email to inquire. (source)
Questions to ask
- What is the current cost per class or per season, and does it differ by farm location?
- Which specific charter schools does Farm School OC accept funds from?
- Which location (San Juan Capistrano, Irvine, Costa Mesa, or Encinitas) is realistic for our family, given the schedule?
Contact
- Website: farmschooloc.com
- Phone: 949-573-3332
- Email: Connect@MagicStepsStudios.com
Sources
- Farm School OC: homepage (accessed 2026-10-09)
- Farm School OC: Contact Us page (accessed 2026-10-09)
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