Bristol Aggie Summer Academy- 2026

Bristol County Agricultural High School is excited to offer two 4-day sessions of our Summer AgVentures in 2026. (Session I: July 13-16 and Session II: July 20-23). There are morning sessions and afternoon sessions offered to students entering grade 5-8. There are age restrictions for some sessions. Please read the descriptions on our web site closely. AgVenture offerings include:

July 13th-16th, 2026: 8:30-11:30 a.m.

Animal Science Enrichment (Grades 5-8)

Horsemanship (Grades 5-8)

The Enchanted Garden Classroom (Grades 5-8)

Climb On! (Grades 5-8)

The Watering Hole (Grades 5-8)

July 13th-16th, 2026: 12:30-3:30 p.m.

Dr. Doolittle (Grades 5-8)

Young Aggie Homesteaders (Grades 5-8)

Adventures in Veterinary Science (Two Session: Grades 5-6, 7-8)

Bonzai Bananza (Grades 5-8)

The Wildflower Color Lab (Grades 5-8)

July 20th-23rd, 2026: 8:30-11:30 a.m.

Animal Science Enrichment II(Grades 5-8)

Horsemanship II (Grades 5-8)

The Enchanted Garden Classroom II (Grades 5-8)

Climb On! II (Grades 5-8)

The Watering Hole II (Grades 5-8)

Environmental Leaders (Grades 5-8)

July 20th-23rd, 2026: 12:30-3:30 p.m.

Dr. Doolittle II (Grades 5-8)

Young Aggie Homesteaders II (Grades 5-8)

Adventures in Veterinary Science II (Two Sessions: Grades 5-6, 7-8)

Bonzai Bananza II (Grades 5-8)

The Wildflower Color Lab (Grades 5-8)

We encourage your student to mix and match your morning (AM) and afternoon (PM) sessions, with no repeating sessions (ex. if signed up for Horsemanship week one, you cannot register for Horsemanship week two as well). All sessions are $175/student with the exception of horsemanship courses which are $225/student and Climb On! which are $200/student. In addition to registration costs, you will have to pay the Eventbrite processing fees which have allowed us to move to online registration. Refunds are only offered if courses are cancelled.

Every registered participant must have an active physical from a doctor in by July 1, 2026 as well as all of the required forms below. These can be emailed electronically (preferred) or mailed to Bristol County Agricultural High School, c/o Summer AgVentures, 135 Center Street, Dighton, MA 02715 by June 1, 2026.

REQUIRED FORMS (due by June 1, 2026):

Emergency contact

Health form

Medic*tion Administration

You also need to submit a copy of your child's physical dated within 12 months of the last day of their week of Summer AgVentures.

If you have any questions, please email Ms. Canuel at [email protected]

By completing the application form, parents accept the following statements:

• I agree to pay full tuition at the time of application and incur all fees associated by Eventbrite.
• I agree to have all medical forms completed and returned to the academy by June 1st 2026.
• I understand that my child may not attend an academy until all completed forms and all payments have been received.
• I authorize Bristol County Agricultural Summer AgVentures to make, use, publish and reproduce photographs, slides and videos of the student for its records and public relations.
• I understand the Director of the Agricultural Summer AgVentures Program reserves the right to dismiss a student when in their judgment, that student’s behavior interferes with the rights of others, presents a safety risk or the smooth functioning of that activity.
• I have read and understand registration and the tuition rates for the BCAHS Summer AgVentures.
• I accept the following release:

I understand that my child will be participating in the 2026 Bristol Aggie Summer AgVentures Program. My child will experience hands-on learning including but not limited to handling multiple species of small animals, farm animals and horses and have time spent outdoors, work with a variety of different plants, and operate professional equipment.
Release
I recognize the inherent risk of injury involved in handling live animals generally and in learning to ride in particular. My child has my permission to participate with the school's animals in the Summer AgVentures. I understand that all safety protocols are in place to support my child’s safety. My child will adhere to any and all safety protocols in place and I voluntarily release BCAHS, its instructors, employees and agents from any responsibility on account of any injury my child may sustain while participating in the activities. I understand that staff members are trained in medical emergencies and that a school nurse will be on site.
Medical Authorization
In the event the above named student requires emergency medical treatment on account of any accident or injury which may occur in connection with any activities at the Bristol Aggie Summer AgVentures the authorities at BCAHS are hereby given permission and full authority to provide/obtain any necessary emergency medical treatment for the above named student including any necessary transportation to a medical facility.
I agree that an ASTM SEI certified helmet not more than five years old (by manufacturer date stamped on helmet) must be worn and fastened at all times when mounted on horseback. If I chose to bring in my child’s helmet I agree to allow the staff to inspect the helmet. If my child’s helmet is deemed not usable for any reason at the discretion of the instructor, I agree to let my child use a helmet that is provided.
Warning: Under Massachusetts law, an equine professional is not liable for injury to, or death of, a participant in equine activities resulting from the inherent risks of equine activities, pursuant to Section 2D of Chapter 128 of the Massachusetts General Laws.
I agree to pay full tuition at the time of application and incur all fees associated by Eventbrite.
I agree to have all medical forms completed and returned to Bristol County Agricultural High School, c/o Summer AgVentures, 135 Center Street, Dighton, MA 02715 by June 1st, 2026.
I understand that my child may not attend a program until all completed forms and all payments have been received.
I authorize Bristol County Agricultural Summer AgVentures to make, use, publish and reproduce photographs, slides and videos of the student for its records and public relations.
I understand the Director of the Agricultural Summer AgVentures Program reserves the right to dismiss a student when in his/her judgment, that student’s behavior interferes with the rights of others, presents a safety risk or the smooth functioning of that activity.
I understand that pick-up of morning students is at 11:30 a.m. and that afternoon pick-up is at 3:30 p.m.
I have read and understand registration and the tuition rates for the BCAHS Summer AgVentures.
In accordance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 128 Section 2D: an equine professional is not liable for an injury to, or the death of, a participant in equine activities resulting from the inherent risks of equine activities, pursuant to section 2D of chapter 128 of the General Laws.

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