South Natick, Massachusetts
Our Programs
Summer Goat Camp
Join us for lots of fun farm activities and spend time with our funny and friendly goats! Activities include assisting with and learning about goat care, gardening projects, nature crafts, forest explorations and other engaging experiences!
Half-Day Summer Program
Ages: 4 - 12 years old
Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Hours: 9:30am - 1:00pm
Dates:
Session 1 July 7 - July 9
Session 2 July 14 - July 16
Session 3 August 4 - August 6
Session 4 August 11 - August 13
Rate: $290 per session. Early registration discount at $275 extended through March 31st.
Please note this program is a more structured, group-based program. Campers should be able to follow staff instructions, transition between activities, and participate with minimal individual support. Contact us for more information and to register.
Recreational Goat Visits
We welcome visitors by appointment to come meet, brush, feed and spend time with our family of friendly adult goats. Our curious and engaging goats ignore no one and, with ease, quickly show their innate ability to elevate and lighten visitors’ moods. Our goats love attention as much as visitors enjoy showering them with it.
Our Recreational Goat Visits are ideal for families, groups or individuals who want to spend time with our goats in a farm setting. Visits are forty-five minutes and are $75 for up to 3 people and $20 for each additional person.
*Visits are scheduled by appointment.
RISE Program
Our RISE (Recreational, Individualized, Social, and Educational) Program is a weekly small group program for adults with intellectual and/or developmental differences. Each participant's program is tailored to their strengths and interests, with goat care and nature-based activities as the foundation for learning, connection, and growth. Our goats are affectionate, funny, and interested in the people they meet, helping to create a unique and engaging environment.
Sessions may include preparing meals for the goats, barn care, brushing and observing the animals, guided conversation, and gardening. For many participants, spending time with our goats and each other creates a genuine sense of connection and accomplishment.
These weekly sessions are facilitated by Anishe and co-facilitated by Missy.
Ages: 18-28
Days: Tuesdays
Time: 10:00am-10:45am or 3:30pm-4:15pm
Start date: September 15th
Rate: $160 for 4 week series. Initial trial visit $40. DDS-approved for self-directed programs.
Animal-Assisted Therapy
Animal-Assisted Therapeutic Sessions
At Positively Goats, our animal-assisted therapeutic sessions welcome children, teens, and adults in a supportive environment where every individualized visit includes meaningful time with our goats. Sessions are tailored to each person's needs and interests, and may include assisting with goat care, sensory experiences and nature-based activities.
Our goats are affectionate, funny, and interested in the people they meet. For many participants, spending time with our goats creates a genuine sense of connection and accomplishment.
Sessions are facilitated by Anishe and may be co-facilitated by Missy.
Animal-assisted therapeutic activities to:
- Facilitate and promote personal growth and compassion thr
- Decrease social isolation while fostering mutual respect and increased social skills
- Reduce stress and provide a respite from anxiety
- Decrease heart rate and blood pressure
- Reduce depressive symptoms and promote an increased sense of well-being
- Strengthen a connection to the self through a connection with animals and nature
- Promote a sense of accomplishment and an increase in self-confidence
- Strengthen social skills and empathy
- Move an individual towards self-actualization through communication, trust and kindness
Our therapeutic programs are ideal for anyone who wants to reduce stress and live with more ease, contentment and joy. The programs cater to the needs of individuals as well as therapists who may seek additional modalities to traditional treatment plans. We work with parents and guardians to tailor and structure an individualized program to meet the specific needs of each individual or group. Our multi-sensory approach can also support occupational therapy through strengthening physical abilities. Animal-assisted therapeutic activities are also beneficial for people with intellectual differences by increasing social skills, and strengthening physical abilities and cognitive development.