farmcamp

LITTLE PEOPLE FARM CAMP FOR AGES 4 - 5

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 15 children per session with two counselors. Children should bring their own snacks and drinks.

AGRICULTURAL CAMP FOR AGES 6 - 11

2010 summer camp features exciting new curriculum changes! Along with our regular weekly theme, campers will have the opportunity to learn about animals, check for eggs, work in the garden, go for nature walks, and help with farm chores. Campers will be grouped according to age, and should bring a snack, bag lunch and bottled water.

Limit of 24 children per session with three counselors.

SESSION DESCRIPTIONS

Junior Farmer Week:

Help groom and tend our livestock, get dirty in our flower, herb and vegetable garden. Children get hands-on experience learning about a variety of animals and crops. Campers learn about farming, our environment and local ecology through hands-on activities and art.

Eco Adventures on the Farm:

Learn all about land, air and water. We will investigate habitats, food chains, and minibeasts! We'll hike to fields, woods and the pond, study weather, plants and animal signs. Hand lenses and microscopes will help us observe the interactions within the farm environment.

Animal Science Week:

Children learn exciting animal science facts, and veterinary care is discussed. Campers learn how to take temperatures, listen to heart rate, feel a pulse, and some basic first aid. Children learn all about what farm animals need to be healthy and happy.

Counselor-in-Training Program (CIT)

The Educational Farm at Joppa Hill also offers a program for young adults who will be 15 or 16 years of age before the first day of camp. This unpaid 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 and farm volunteers, but others are encouraged to apply.

CITs attend camp from 8:45-4:15, Monday through Friday, and should be available for all 8 weeks of camp.

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 1, 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 via e-mail at Info.EFJH@comcast.net. Please click here to print and mail the application below.

Interested in becoming a Counselor? Please complete and submit the following application by January 31.