1st Annual Farm Day Camp
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1st Annual Farm Day Camp
June 24th - 28th, 2024
Overview:
This farm camp is specially designed for an intimate group of 10 kids total ages 9-13 years old. At our first day of camp, we will require a legal guardian to sign a waiver for your child or children. All campers must bring a sack lunch, water bottle and an extra snack each day. Please read the schedule of events as there are other recommendations on what to bring according to the activity planned for that day. In addition, please read the general FAQ’s below for more important information .
Schedule of Activities:
Please plan to have your child arrive at 9:00AM and picked up by 3:30PM. We do have a “late pickup option” at checkout. Here’s the schedule of fun farm activities for each day:
FARM TOUR MONDAY - Ice breaker activity, meet all the farm animals, tour the farm, learn how to take care of animals, practice basic farm chores, lunch, scavenger hunt game, arts & krafts activity.
GARDENING TUESDAY - Full day of gardening activities. Our Horticultural Therapist Dr. Sarah will teach all about plants and mindfulness/wellness benefits of gardening. After that the kids will help plant and put together a brand new garden bed! They will also get to do some painting of pots and rocks for the new garden bed.
CREEK FUN WEDNESDAY- After saying good morning to the animals, we will spend the day at the creek. The kids can learn how to fish, paint rocks, play in the water (only the shallow areas), build sand castles, build fairy gardens/forts, learn about the creek animals and birds, and of course have a picnic. *BRING water clothes, a towel, and water shoes.
HORSE PLAY THURSDAY- Full day of horse activities and games! Our Equine Assisted Learning Specialist will teach many horse related activities on the ground (no riding). Some example activities will be: safety, learning about horses, and building a relationship with a hors
HORSE PLAY FRIDAY- Full day of horse activities and games! Our Equine Assisted Learning Specialist will teach many horse related activities on the ground (no riding). Some example activities will be: safety, grooming, leading horses, communicating with horses, and building relational skills with a horse.
Investment $333
All supplies are included for all activities each day except lunch, snacks, towel and water shoes. Sibling discounts are available at $25 per sibling (send us a message for the sibling discount code). Due to the intimate group size of only 10 kids, the full payment must be make upfront to hold your child’s spot. Refunds are not available unless there is proof of an emergency.
Scholarships & Sliding Scale Options
If you know your child could really benefit from our Farm Day Camp, but the rate is an issue then contact our partner non-profit Angel K Love Project and see if your child qualifies for a full or partial scholarship, or a sliding scale option. To get an application, please go to this link now and apply today:
FAQs for Farm Camp
What area of Hendersonville is Hendo Care Farm (HCF) located in?
HCF is located specifically in the township of Fruitland. Address will be shared after payment is received. If you search for Justus Orchards on Google Map, we are very close by (within a half of a mile).
What if I need to cancel or it’s bad weather?
This farm camp will be held in rain or shine. We will make indoor accommodations in our barns when there is rain. Cancellations and no-shows are non-refundable. There will be no make-up classes in the event of a participant’s absence. However, we can reschedule, cancel, and/or refund due to any unsafe weather-related issues. HCF will try their best to contact you in advance if they need to cancel due to unsafe weather.
What should my child wear and bring?
We recommend wearing/bringing appropriate layers incase the weather changes. It is also important to wear close-toed shoes due to uneven ground and to prevent injury if an animal accidentally steps on toes. We also recommend your child brings a backpack with everything they need in it so they can carry it around while in different areas of the farm. Inside the backpack we recommend putting in a water bottle, sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, rain jacket, snacks and lunch. We will have a cooler to put lunches in if they need to stay cool and fresh water to refill water bottles. On Creek Day, please bring a towel and water shoes. We will let the kids put their feet in the creek.
Are there any “Farm Rules” that we should know in advance?
Yes, for the safety and security of our farm and our animals, we must enforce the following rules on the farm:
No smoking, vaping, tobacco products, drugs or CBD.
No outside pets allowed. Leaving them in the car is prohibited in high temperatures.
No spectators allowed without registration.
No outside treats for the animals.
No going to other areas of the farm without permission.
Children cannot be left unattended.
No personal belongings inside the pastures (phones and water bottles are an exception)
No littering.
Everyone is required to sign a Liability Waiver before beginning.
Is your farm a safe place and all-inclusive to all people?
All employees at Hendo Care Farm strive to be all-inclusive and welcomes all guests. Together we celebrate diversity and strive to create a safe space that is more inclusive and less oppressive to all of people’s many identities including race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious beliefs, family structure, ability, and more
Do you provide sliding scales for youth and college students?
Yes, our nonprofit partner Angel K Love Project strives to keep our program fees as low as possible for youth and college students. If the cost is stopping you from registering your child, please email the Angel K Love Project at angelkloveproject@gmail.com and let them know what your financial needs are and they will get back to you with options available.
If you would like to sponsor a child, college student or donate, please feel free to do so at angelkloveproject.org. Proceeds help support youth in need of financial support to participate in all the wellness opportunities at Hendo Care Farm and it supports our animals too!