Weeklong Morning Program
July 20th-24th

Overview Ages: 4-10 yrs recommended
Schedule: Monday–Friday morning, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
Camp size: Small groups (5-8 campers) for hands-on learning and safety
Program Goals

• Introduce children to farm life and seasonal rhythms
• Teach basic animal care and responsible handling
• Explain where food comes from through planting, harvesting, and simple cooking
• Build outdoor skills, teamwork, and curiosity about nature

Daily Structure (Example Week) Each day includes a welcome circle, activity blocks, snack time, and a closing reflection.

Monday — Meet the Farm

• Morning circle: introductions, camp rules, and safety
• Farm tour: meet the animals, identify key areas (barn, garden, orchard)
• Animal care basics: feeding routines, bedding, gentle handling of small animals
• Hands-on: groom a friendly animal or refill water/food stations
• Closing: journal drawing — favorite animal

Tuesday — Plants and Gardens

• Morning circle and weather check
• Garden lesson: soil, seeds, and compost basics
• Planting activity: sow seeds or transplant seedlings for the farm kitchen
• Harvesting demo: pick seasonal vegetables or herbs, discuss farm-to-table
• Snack time: taste a fresh herb or veggie
• Closing: group seed-planting project to take care of through the week

Wednesday — Eggs, Bees, and Pollinators

• Morning circle and observation walk to the stand and pollinator areas
• Chicken care: egg collection, nest checks, safe handling of eggs
• Pollination talk: role of bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects
• Craft/activity: build a simple bee-friendly planter or seed bomb for pollinators
• Closing: egg-count chart and camper reflections

Thursday — Farm Skills and Tools

• Morning circle with safety briefing for tools
• Tool introduction: safe use of rakes, trowels, watering cans, and wheelbarrows
• Cooking demo: simple snack using farm produce (e.g., herb butter on bread) with emphasis on hygiene and safety

Friday — Harvest, Market, and Celebration

• Morning circle and final garden/animal checks
• Harvest morning: pick produce grown or cared for during the week
• Visit the farm stand and shop for products with real money.
• See where the produce went after harvest and bring home for your family.
• Closing: camper reflection, take-home planting kit, and recipes

Safety and Supervision

• Trained staff with CPR/First Aid certification
• Low camper-to-staff ratio (approx. 6–8:1)
• Allergy-aware snack policies and clear medication procedures
• Sunblock applied daily prior to drop off, as well as bug spray and hats and snacks required.

What Campers Will Take Home

• Increased confidence around animals and outdoor spaces
• Basic gardening and food-growing skills
• A small planting project or seed starter to continue at home
• A simple recipe
• Veggies and fruit in season
• A cooking project