photo credit: Ruth Diaz
In 2015 we are offering three different camps during 5 one-week sessions.
Art on the Farm Camp
Session I: June 15-19, 2015
Session II: July 13-17, 2015
Farm to Table Camp
Only Session: June 22-26, 2015
Sprouts Camp
Session I: July 6-10, 2015
Session II: July 27-31, 2015
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Campers can expect to get their hands dirty while exploring pieces of Live Earth’s 150 acres in both organic vegetable row crop production and fruit orchards. In addition to learning about life as an organic vegetable farmer, campers will spend time getting to know our herd of goats, our milking cow, Bella, and visit with the chickens. Campers will assist in daily chores of our animals, while learning about the benefits of humane livestock management.
See our 2013 blog post about summer camp
5 Ways Summer Camp Helps Your Child Prepare for Adulthood, Todd Kestin – Huffington Post
Register and pay for camp
Scholarships are available. Please fill out and return this application.
Financial Assistance Application for 2015 Camps
10% discount for CSA members, returning campers, siblings, and coupon holders.
Leaders in Training
The Discovery Program is also looking for leaders-in-training 13 years + to help the education team each of the four weeks. This is a great way to build work experience with children, learn about life on a working farm, and fulfill community service requirements.
See our blog post on the LIT Program
Contact us to apply.
Art on the Farm Camp
Throughout the week campers will explore the wonders of nature through farming and artistic expression. Activities will include printing from natural materials, musical instrument making, working in the education demonstration garden, cheese making, felting and so much more! Each day we will harvest something from the garden to contribute to our sustainable picnic lunches! We are limiting participation to 20 kids between the ages of 6 and 12, so sign up today!
Although this summer camp will be a day-camp affair, we are also offering an optional Thursday night pizza-making camp-out and sleepover! This option is for campers who wish to carry the fun of daily farm life long into the night. Join us for cob oven baking, s’mores making, and a roaring fire. There is an additional cost for campers who choose to do the overnight, but the cost covers a farm fresh dinner, and breakfast in the morning. Don’t forget your sleeping bag!
A Sample Day of Art on the Farm Camp
9:00am Welcome Games, Activities, and Opening Circle
9:30am Activity One: Art – Natural Materials Weaving
10:30am Farm Fresh Snack: Handpicking Blackberries
10:45am Activity Two: Farming or Cooking – Milking the Goats
12:00pm Lunch, Story Time, and Active Games
1:00pm Activity Three: Art, Farming, and/or Cooking – Making Goat Cheese and Gift Packaging
2:15pm Child’s Choice Project or Free Play
2:45pm Closing Circle
Details
Age: 6 – 12
Group Size: limited to 20 children
Cost: The Early Bird rate of $300 is in effect until April 17, 2015.
• Normal rates beginning April 18, 2014, will be $350/camper for the full week (not including Thursday sleepover). Cost includes plenty of art supplies and a daily farm-fresh snack!
• There is an extra charge of $50/camper for the Thursday night sleepover.
• We are also offering scholarships to those most in need. Please contact us if interested.
Hours: 9am – 3pm Mon – Fri, plus the optional Thursday night camp-out sleepover.
Dates: June 15-19 & July 13-17, 2015
Register and pay for camp
Farm to Table Camp
Formerly known as “Young Farmers Camp”
At Farm to Table Camp, campers will spend the whole week learning about farming, food preparation and preservation through hands-on activities in our fields, Discovery Garden, and kitchen classroom. Kids who love food or never let a leafy green cross their lips will both enjoy exploring the processes of creating healthy and tasty meals beginning with a seed.
Details
Age: 6 – 12
Group Size: limited to 20 children
Cost: The Early Bird rate of $300 is in effect until April 17, 2015.
• Normal rates beginning April 18, 2015, will be $350/camper for the full week (not including Thursday sleepover). Cost includes plenty of farm and garden supplies and a daily farm-fresh snack!
• There is an extra charge of $50/camper for the Thursday night sleepover.
• We are also offering scholarships to those most in need. Please contact us if interested.
Hours: 9am – 3pm Mon – Fri, plus the optional Thursday night camp-out sleepover.
Dates: June 22-26
Register and pay for camp
Sprouts Camp
photo credit: Ruth Diaz
Our youngest campers will explore the farm through the five senses, learning to love getting dirty, eating fresh picked produce, and playing with the farm animals. Parents who chose to join them will learn a lot and have a blast witnessing the excitement a farm offers.
Details
Age: 3 – 6 with or without a parent
Group Size: limited to 20 children.
Cost: The Early Bird rate of $200 is in effect until April 17, 2015.
• Normal rates beginning April 18, 2015, will be $250/camper for the full week. Cost includes plenty of farm and garden supplies and a daily farm-fresh snack!
• We are also offering scholarships to those most in need. Please contact us if interested.
Hours: 9am – 12noon Mon – Fri
Dates: July 6-10, 2015 & July 27-31, 2015
For more information contact Peter Nelson at LEFDPeducation@gmail.com or call the Live Earth Farm Discovery Program office at (831) 728-2032.
