Farm Camp 2013 - Information for Parents
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ABOUT FARM CAMP: Devon Point Farm Camp is a on-farm, week-long summer day camp full of learning and fun for children ages 4 to 12. Our campers have the opportunity to see how our all-natural farm works, learn where good food comes from and have fun with hands-on experiences all day long. Children Will Learn: Where Food Comes From & Healthy Eating: In addition, every session includes activities focused on a specific theme. Campers will get the opportunity to get closer to the food they eat and learn about where their food comes from, the basic principles of healthy eating, natural cycles found on a farm, the history of farming, and farm animals, in addition to participating in farm activities as harvesting vegetables, starting seeds, making compost, and collecting eggs. |
2013 Dates: Session 1: June 24-28 *This year, each week of farm camp will offer sessions for ALL age groups! Half-day Sessions (8:30-11:30am) $95 for: *Pre-register by April 15th for reduced rates, after April 15th, rates go up by $20.
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CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR FARM CAMP!
Hurry! Space is limited to 15 kids per session, ages 4-5 limited to 10 kids per session.
(Click Here to See Our Farm Camp Flyer!)
More Information for Parents:
Dress: Farm camp runs Monday through Friday, rain or shine, please dress appropriately. Campers should dress for the weather and plan to be outdoors for all of the camp session. In case of heavy rain, campers will participate in activities in our greenhouse, with drizzle or light rain, campers should bring rain gear and plan on spending the day outside. All campers must wear closed-toed shoes to camp. All campers need a lightweight jacket, sunscreen and a hat. An entire change of clothing should be bagged, labeled & brought to keep for the entire duration of the camp. Please label all items with the camper’s name.
Snacks & Drinks: All campers should bring a lunch & snack (unrefrigerated) and drink or water bottle to camp daily, labeled with the camper’s name.
Safety: Campers are encouraged to explore the farm but must remain with their counselors at all times, and are expected to listen carefully and respect our farmers at work. A note written and signed by a parent/guardian is required to release a camper to someone other than a parent/guardian. Campers are not permitted to linger on the farm before or after camp hours without prior permission from farm owners. *After-hours care is available until 5 p.m. for $12 per hour and must be pre-arranged and pre-paid a week prior to camp.
T-SHIRTS:
The registration form asks for your child's tshirt size, please use this chart to make your selection:
Your choices are:
| Size | Width | Length |  |
| 3T | 14" | 18" | |
| 4T | 15" | 19" | |
| Youth-XS | 16" | 20.5" | |
| Youth-S | 17" | 22" | |
| Youth-M | 18" | 23.5" | |
| Youth-L | 19" | 25" | |
| Youth-XL | 20" | 26.5" |
(Lay a t-shirt flat to measure the width and length to determine the correct size for your child)
Thanks!
Other Information
· Farm Camp registration is taken on a first-come, first-served basis. Applications will be accepted until each session is full, at which time a wait-list will be started.
· Withdrawal prior to 4 weeks before the start of the session will be refunded, minus a 25% administration fee, if we can fill the spot from our wait list. If the space cannot be filled, a refund will not be issued.
· Please contact Patty Taylor at (860) 974 9004 or DevonPointFarm@gmail.com with any questions.
About Devon Point Farm:
Devon Point Farm is a 93-acre, family-run farm located in Woodstock, Connecticut, and is owned by Erick & Patty Taylor. Specializing in rare, heritage and endangered American Milking Devon Cattle, Devon Point Farm raises cattle for grassfed beef, and has a naturally-grown vegetable & flower CSA farm share program. Devon Point Farm uses a mix of traditional and modern farming methods to promote sustainable and local agriculture