For Children & Teens - Green Chimneys

Image of the six Mallard ducklings huddled together.

The Tale of Six Fuzzy Ducklings

June 18, 2020

Helping Putnam County Youth

Many young people are looking to connect with peers and adults who can help them feel supported, find a safe and productive way to spend some free time, or access necessary services. Green Chimneys’ Community Based Services provides Putnam County youth a place to go, an outlet for emotions, and opportunities to enjoy organized activities.

Located in the Village of Brewster, our Community Outreach Center is the primary location for youth-focused activities. The Center offers free after-school, evening and weekend activities; intervention and prevention programs; and counseling services.

Intervention and crisis services for teens, particularly at risk, include street outreach and a temporary youth shelter.

Programs are free of charge and available throughout the year. Special programming is offered during summer months and school vacations.

The Llama Crew

Lily, Java, Summer Wind, Beata, Alexa
There’s a whole lotta llamas at the farm!

Green Chimneys has been a long-time home to llamas Lily and Java, who arrived in 2006 as trained therapy animals. Llamas are environmentally sensitive, intelligent creatures that get along well with children and are noted for being well-socialized, extremely curious and highly approachable, making the pair excellent “facilitators” for the therapeutic programs at Green Chimneys.

In the fall of 2011, Lily and Java were joined by a group of llamas, creating a complete community of camelids.

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The Tale of Six Fuzzy Ducklings

Helping Putnam County Youth

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The Llama Crew