Green Chimneys

  • 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

The Sam and Myra Ross Institute will host IAHAIO conference in April 2019

Mark Your Calendar

15th Triennial IAHAIO Conference
April 12-14, 2019 · More →

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    8:1:2

    A student to faculty to teaching assistant ratio that addresses individual learning styles with necessary therapeutic support.

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    200

    Our 200 animals and wildlife play a supportive role in nature-based therapy and educational activities for children with special needs.

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    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

Upcoming Events

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    Connect with animals and nature. Visit the Farm & Wildlife Center.

    Enjoy a weekend visit to the farm or join us for one of our famous events.

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    Early education to help kids' growth and development.

    Our dynamic preschool and before & after school programs serve children ages 3-12.

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    The great outdoors provides a perfect classroom.

    Learn through discovery with challenging outdoor activities and nature exploration.

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Events Calendar

Oct 3

Little Folk Farm Day

10:00am - 2:00pm

Brewster Campus
400 Doansburg Road
Brewster, NY 10509
Oct 10

Creating a Therapeutic Culture in Equine Facilitated Therapy and Activity Programs

8:00am - 4:30pm

The Leir Retreat Center, Inc.
220 Branchville Road
Ridgefield, CT 06877
Oct 14

Clearpool Model Forest Workshop: Shiitake Inoculation

1:00pm - 3:00pm

Clearpool Campus
33 Clearpool Road
Carmel, New York
Nov 4

Conquer the Forest Trail Run

8:45 am & 9:30 am race times

Clearpool Campus

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Committed to our Community

Come visit us today.

Clearpool Campus
33 Clearpool Road
Carmel, NY 10512
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Brewster Campus
400 Doansburg Road
Brewster, NY 10509
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Meet Our Animals

Bantam Chickens

Meet the Bantam chicken family: a hen that arrived at Green Chimneys with seven new baby chicks in tow. A local resident who keeps chickens discovered the eggs in the hen’s nest and realized that many chicks would need a bigger home. Once they hatched, she wanted to keep the family together and brought Mama and her chicks to the Green Chimneys Farm where they took up residence in the bunny hutch, living together happily with their rabbit roommates. The two roosters and five hens have grown up looking just like their black and white-speckled mom so there’s no mistaking this family resemblance!