The Boston School of Herbal Studies is excited to offer a 4 day immersive Herbal Summer Program for children!  
Nature teaches us how to relax, be in the moment, and to breathe more deeply. Through the use of movement, interactions and experiences, each child will gain a greater sense of their connection and gratitude for the natural world around them. This strengthens resilience to stress, and anxiety.  It is vital that we remember how to connect with the natural world and learn to respectfully integrate its abundance into our lives.

Our goal is to re-connect each child with the natural world, to educate them on how plants and people can work together, and to create community with nature, and each other. These reminders help to create balance for all of us, our communities, and for the planet.

This is the third year the Boston School is offering an Herbal Summer Program for children. We've expanded to a 4-day program which is designed to introduce children ages 8-12 to the word of herbs, their benefits, and their uses. It provides an opportunity for children to deepen their relationship with the natural world through plant identification, herbal medicine making, nature walks, and plant-based art projects.  

We are planning an exciting program this year! Below you’ll find some of the activities covered. To view an outline of the program please click here: check it out!

Here are some of the activities we are planning: 

• Identification of the plants growing on Sweet Autumn Farm

• Respectful harvesting of medicinal herbs to be used for activities.

• Making salve while learning about its ingredients and the roles they play in the healing process

• Aromatherapy

• Herbal tea making

• Nature inspired meditation, yoga, and mindful outdoor practices.

Nature has a positive and lasting impact on our physical, mental, and emotional health. This herbal program provides a safe, inclusive environment for children to learn about plants, discover the wonders of nature, and deepen their respect for the Earth and its inhabitants.

We will meet at Sweet Autumn Farm. This is a beautiful 14-acre organic farm in Carlisle is woman owned and operated complete with a farm stand, and chickens! 

Dates: Monday- Thursday August 5-8
Time: 9:30am-3pm
Instructors: Meghan Powers & Ally Dugan
Cost: $525
Location: Sweet Autumn Farm: 180 Prospect St, Carlisle, MA

Tuition is non-refundable

 Teacher Bio’s

Megan Powers

Megan Powers has been creating and teaching children’s camps for over 2 decades! As a lifelong gymnast, gymnastic coach, and yoga teacher of all ages, she brings a kinesthetic understanding about the importance of body movement and awareness to everything she does.

As a certified herbalist and aromatherapist Megan is able to weave the beauty of plants and all their benefits together with movement and breathe work, enabling all those fortunate enough to study with her the ability to connect with their bodies, reduce anxiety, and find the inner peace necessary to manage life’s challenges.

Megan’s deep love for children provides the support needed for children and teens to feel empowered, to be their authentic selves, regardless of gender, background, or societal pressures. Her enthusiasm is infectious, and brings joy to all her teachings!

Megan is certified in 1st aid, CPR, as a teacher of yoga for children and adults, as well as a practitioner of Reiki. After gaining her certification as an herbalist and aromatherapist Meghan went on to create her own product line Artisan Apothecary, which allows her to help others through her knowledge of herbs and essential oils. 

Megan has 2 beautiful children who she enjoys hiking and camping with, she understands that “When children take time to breathe and connect to their bodies and nature, it has a positive impact on behavior, mood, and focus. It provides the foundation forconfidence, self-awareness, and an awareness of inner and outer strength”.

Ally Dugan

Ally Dugan’s well-rounded teaching style encompasses body, mind, and spirit. Her decade of experience as a Special Educator speaks of her patience and compassion, which she shares with everyone. She has years of experience working with students that have a wide variety of learning needs. Allowing her to meet students where they are, and help them advance to attain their goals. Ally’s “think global, act local” philosophy applies learning and real-world connections in her classroom and beyond. Her groundedness brings a calmness that enhances learning and allows students to feel comfortable. She strives to help young people make the connection between mind, body and spirit, and she provides the opportunities for students to learn how these aspects of self are intrinsically connected to nature. Ally has had a lifelong love of nature and is a certified herbalist. She shares her love of plants with her community, and teaches for the Boston School of Herbal Studies.

Ally’s educational background consists of a masters degree in education, specifically focused on academic assessments, vocational planning, and executive functioning. She holds a certificate in first aid, and has extensive training in helping young people with inclusivity, social dynamics, and self-advocating. Her greatest joy is empowering children to be independent!

In her free time, Ally spends time hiking in the woods with her two dogs. She also grows medicinal herbs, flowers and a variety of produce to feed her family and friends. She creates products from the herbs she grows and uses the formulas she’s created to help keep her community healthy.