LITTLE PEOPLE FARM CAMP

Children ages 4 - 5 will go on an outdoor adventure exploring the farm each day. Campers will get to learn about where their food comes from, all about our farm animals and yummy vegetables in the garden. We'll also be making crafts, reading stories and hiking through the fields and forests. Limit of 10 children per session with two counselors. Children should bring their own snacks and drinks. 
Please note:  If you sign your child up for both morning and afternoon sessions, you will have to
pick up your child or arrange for separate babysitting services from 12 to 1 pm.

Little People Farm Programs:  Age 4 and 5.                      Registration fee: $130 per session

             MORNING Session                 AFTERNOON session 
                9 am -12 noon                    1 pm to 4 pm
        Session 1-A ...  June 23 - June 27 (full!)                      Session 1-B ...  June 23 - June 27 (full!)
        Session 2-A ...  June 30 - July 3 (full!) (short week: $104/session) Session 2-B ...  June 30 - July 3
        Session 3-A ...  July 7 - July 11 (full!)            Session 3-B ...  July 7 - July 11
        Session 4-A ...  July 14 - July 18 (full!)                                Session 4-B ...  July 14 - July 18
        Session 5-A ...  July 21 - July 25  (full!)                                       Session 5-B ...  July 21 - July 25
        Session 6-A ...  July 28 - Aug 1 (full!)                                          Session 6-B ...  July 28 - Aug 1
        Session 7-A ...  Aug 4 - Aug 8  (full!)                                           Session 7-B ...  Aug 4 - Aug 8
        Session 8-A ...  Aug 11- Aug 15 (full)                                          Session 8-B ...  Aug 11- Aug 15

(CHILDREN MUST BE TOILET TRAINED TO ATTEND THESE PROGRAMS)

AGRICULTURAL CAMP FOR AGES 6 - 12

Along with our regular week's theme, campers will also have the opportunity to help us check for eggs, feed the animals, work in the garden, brush a pony, take a goat for a walk and help with animal care and cleaning. 
Please send a bag lunch and lots of water with your child.  Limit of 24 children per session with three counselors.
See "Farm Camp Faqs" for more info on what to bring. 
Summer Farm Program hours are 9-4.

 
Agricultural Programs for Ages 6 - 12.                               Registration fee: $250 per session

 
SESSION 1-C.... June 23 - June 27
Eco-Adventures on the Farm
Come escape to the farm and learn all about fort building, tracking wild animals, attracting wild  birds, and investigating all the different bugs at the farm! We'll go for lots of hikes, and guided nature walks. Our goal is to strengthen camper's sense of place and allow time for imaginative play.


SESSION 2-C .... June 30 - July 3 (short week, reduced registration fee is $200)  (Full!)
Junior Farmers  Week
Help groom and tend our livestock, get really dirty out in our flower, herb and vegetable garden. Children get hands-on experience working with a variety of livestock, crops, gardening, carpentry and farm mechanics. Campers learn about organic farming, local ecology, New Hampshire agriculture, and art experiences related to farming.


SESSION 3-C .... July 7 - July 11  (Full!)
Animal Science Week
Children learn exciting animal science facts. Basic veterinary care is taught, with kids learning how to take temperatures, listen to a heart rate, feel a pulse, and bandage a wound. Children learn all about what farm animals need to be healthy and happy.


SESSION 4-C .... July 14 - July 18   (Full!)
Eco-Adventures on the Farm
Come escape to the farm and learn all about fort building, tracking wild animals, attracting wild  birds, and investigating all the different bugs at the farm! We'll go for lots of hikes, and guided nature walks. Our goal is to strengthen camper's sense of place and allow time for imaginative play.


SESSION 5-C .... July 21 - July 25   (Full!)
Animal Science Week
Children learn exciting animal science facts. Basic veterinary care is taught, with kids learning how to take temperatures, listen to a heart rate, feel a pulse, and bandage a wound. Children learn all about what farm animals need to be healthy and happy.


SESSION 6-C .... July 28 - Aug 1  (Full!)
Junior Farmers  Week
Help groom and tend our livestock, get really dirty out in our flower, herb and vegetable garden. Children get hands-on experience working with a variety of livestock, crops, gardening, carpentry and farm mechanics. Campers learn about organic farming, local ecology, New Hampshire agriculture, and art experiences related to farming.


SESSION 7-C .... Aug 4 - Aug 8   (Full!)
Animal Science Week
Children learn exciting animal science facts. Basic veterinary care is taught, with kids learning how to take temperatures, listen to a heart rate, feel a pulse, and bandage a wound. Children learn all about what farm animals need to be healthy and happy.


SESSION 8-C .... Aug 11- Aug 15  (Full!) 
Eco Adventures on the Farm
Come escape to the farm and learn all about fort building, tracking wild animals, attracting wild  birds, and investigating all the different bugs at the farm! We'll go for lots of hikes, and guided nature walks. Our goal is to strengthen camper's sense of place and allow time for imaginative play.


 
Counselor-in-Training Program (CIT)
The Educational Farm at Joppa Hill also offers a program for young adults who will be 14 or 15 years of age before the first day of camp. The program is designed for those who would like to continue their camp experience and become better caregivers, leaders, and potential staff members in the future. Preference in the selection will be given to previous campers, but others are encouraged to apply. CITs attend camp from 8:45-4:15, Monday through Friday.
 
Each CIT is expected to demonstrate self-motivation and independence. We offer guidance and leadership to help each CIT discover and acquire new skills needed to become full staff members at The Educational Farm. Applicants for CIT positions should apply BY MARCH 2008 as spaces are limited. Applicants should be serious and looking forward to a summer of fun with peers, adults and campers.

An interview will be required. For more information, please contact the office at 472-4724 or click here to print and mail the application below. WE ARE NO LONGER ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR 2008 CITS.

Interested in becoming a Counselor?  Please click here for more information and an application.  Please complete and submit the following application by January 31. 
WE ARE NO LONGER ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR 2008 COUNSELORS.
2008 Summer Farm Camp
The Educational Farm at Joppa Hill
174 Joppa Hill Road
Bedford, NH 03110
603/472-4724

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