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Farm
Camp
Ages 9-10
Farm Camp is an overnight Earth Camp program for ages 9-10.
The goal of the program is to learn about small farm
agriculture using the W. Alton Jones Campus Woodvale Farm and other
resources. The week will also include learning about nature and enjoying the camp life at W.
Alton Jones.
Sunday is devoted to moving in and getting to know your fellow
campers and counselors. First
you will move into your cabin and meet your cabin mates.
You will have some time to unpack and get settled before
meeting the other members of your
Farm Camp field group. Some
will look very familiar because they are in your cabin too!
Get ready for dinner and the all-camp
campfire where you will get to see the entire Earth Camp, campers
and staff. You will eat your meals
in the dining hall, except Tuesday dinner and Thursday lunch.
On Monday, you will participate in some group building activities to
enhance communication between you and the other campers as well as
you and the counselors. Your counselor will give you an introduction
to the farm, gardens, and farm animals and you will get an outline
of the plan for the
week. Other activities are designed to orient you to your surroundings. Monday
also includes a swim test, free swim and possibly canoeing.
After dinner, there will be an all-camp evening program.
Tuesday and Wednesday are spent exploring and learning about the
farm and farming. This includes
learning about cows, pigs, ducks, geese, rabbits, sheep, goats, and
chickens. You will help out with some of the farm
chores. You will also become involved in the garden and
greenhouse as you learn the important role plants play in
agriculture. On Tuesday evening you will work together to cook
a special harvest meal including turkey, stuffing, and hand-cranked
ice-cream.

Thursday is a special field trip to another local small farm.
Here you will get a behind the scenes tour of a working farm
and learn about the ups and downs of working and living on a family
farm. You may also have an
opportunity to participate in some hands-on activities.
Friday is spent putting the whole week together
with reviews and wrap-ups plus closing activities. After lunch, there is some time to spend with friends new and
old before the family program begins. Sign out and goodbyes follow as the week comes to an end.
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