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Camp at the Suffolk County Farm! Get ready to embark on an epic adventure this summer at the Suffolk County Farm and Education Center. Have you ever wanted to pet a piglet, learn how to make old-fashioned ice cream or explore a Butterfly House? One of the most unique experiences on Long Island, campers’ grades K-6 will take part in hands on activities in animal science, agriculture, and environmental science lead by experienced and trained educators. Imagine a day complete with nature crafts, wagon rides, tasting fresh produce, sprinklers, llama hikes, and bug collecting. Hours will be filled with new experiences that you cannot find anywhere else but a century old working farm. Campers do not have to worry about doing the same things twice, educators will always be changing their activities and building on their education throughout the summer. Don’t miss this chance to be a real farmer, veterinarian and a naturalist all at the same camp! Register by grade entering as an Explorer* (Kindergarten), Pioneer (Grade 1 & 2), Trailblazer (Grade 3 & 4), or a Navigator (Grades 5 & 6). *NEW Half-day option for Kindergarten campers from 8:30-12:00. *NEW S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Camp - Grades 7-9 Do you love animals and nature? This camp offers middle school youth an opportunity to explore animal and environmental science in a relaxed and fun environment. Participants will gain a better understanding of science and its relevance to everyday life through meaningful hands-on activities and adventures utilizing the entire farm. From the greenhouse to the cow barn and from the beehive to the sheep pasture, there is something for everyone! Dog Days - Week 4 Grades 5-8 July 29- August 2 Share your camp experience with your dog! You will have the chance to bring your dog with you for 2 of the scheduled days for fun and socialization. Camp activities may include demonstrations by local obedience and agility trainers, hiking and scavenger hunts with the dogs, first-aid training, and making homemade dog treats. Dogs must be well behaved with no aggression issues, must know basic obedience commands and be comfortable on a leash and in a crate, must be at least 6 months old, and have proof of rabies vaccination. Dogs in season will not be permitted. Participants are responsible for bringing water and food dish, food, treats, collar, 6 foot non-retractable leash, and crate and are responsible for cleaning up after dogs at all times. Only one dog per camper, but a dog is not needed to attend. Specialty Camp for High School Students - Grades 10-12 July 1, 2, 3 & 5 Farm Animal Care 101 for first time participants Farm Animal Care 201 for repeat participants This technical camp offers teens a one-of-a-kind opportunity to explore their interest in working with animals. Our skilled educators take a hands-on approach, guaranteeing participants a unique learning experience which includes daily feeding and maintenance of animals, grooming and handling, training young animals, milking dairy animals, studying embryology, and more. Participants will have a chance to work with all of our livestock-ponies, llamas, cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, poultry, and rabbits- and are certain to have a memorable and unique week in a safe and fun environment. Visit us for a Camp Open House at Baby Animal Day, May 4th , 2013 from 11-3. Get a taste of what Camp at the Suffolk County Farm and Education Center has to offer and get all of your questions answered! Registration Information • All camps run from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm. Before & After Care options from 7:00 am - 6:00 pm. See chart on next page. • Register now by mail or online at www.ccesuffolk.org. Telephone registration begins April 26th with VISA or MasterCard. Call 852-4600 Mon – Fri, 9am - 3pm only. • Full payment is due at time of registration. • Confirmation of your registration will be mailed to you along with a Medical and Acknowledgement of Risk form which MUST be completed and returned at least two weeks before camp starts or registration will be cancelled. • Your registration signifies acceptance of, and agreement to, all Registration Information policies and procedures. • You may cancel your registration in writing up to two weeks prior to your program start date. You will be refunded 70% of the pre-paid program fee. No refund will be made if cancellation is received less than two weeks prior to start date (determined by envelope postmark date). Cornell Cooperative Extension reserves the right to cancel any camp program for any reason, in which case a full refund of the pre-paid program fee will be issued. • Children dismissed or absent from camp will not be entitled to a refund, credit, or exchange of dates. • Any change in camp sessions/dates will incur a $20.00 administrative fee. No changes permitted after June 30th. • Transportation to and from camp is not provided. Parents/ guardians are required to accompany their child from the parking field to camp to check-in and check-out each day. • All campers are responsible for bringing their own lunch, snack, and beverage. Refrigeration is provided. • All 4-H operated camp programs are licensed and inspected yearly by the Suffolk County Department of Health.
Early Childhood Programs • Children must be the specific age for that program on the day of the program. • Please note that SIBLINGS can only be accommodated where specified. • We reserve the right to apply fee to future programming if forced to cancel program Learn & Play Children will explore the Farm to meet and learn about our animal friends. Each day will include a wagon ride (weather permitting), stories, songs, craft activities, animal interaction and a snack. This program is for adult and participating-age child only. Sorry, no siblings out of age range. Monday’s Pony Express includes a pony ride (subject to weather) $10 per class except Pony Express $12 Child’s Name___________________________________________________________________ Date of Birth_____________ Total $__________ JULY - 10:30am–11:30pm, Mon. Weds. Fri. Ages 3–5 Only • 10:30am-11:30pm, Tues. Ages 15-23mos. Only • 10:30am-11:30pm, Thurs. Age 2 Only Monday Ages 3-5 Tuesday ages 15-23mos Wednesday Ages 3-5 Thursday Age 2 years Friday Ages 3-5 8 Pony Express ❑ 9 Bubble Up! ❑ 10 Bubble Up! ❑ 11 Bubble Up! ❑ 12 Sunshine & Shadows ❑ 15 Pony Express ❑ 16 Scavenger Hunt ❑ 17 Scavenger Hunt ❑ 18 Scavenger Hunt ❑ 19 Butterflies ❑ 22 Pony Express ❑ 23 Gardener’s Friend ❑ 24 Gardener’s Friend ❑ 25 Gardener’s Friend ❑ 26 Cow Wee ❑ AUGUST - 10:30am–11:30pm, Mon. Weds. Fri. Ages 3–5 Only • 10:30am-11:30pm, Tues. Ages 15-23mos. Only • 10:30am-11:30pm, Thurs. Age 2 Only Monday Ages 3-5 Tuesday Ages 15-23mos Wednesday Ages 3-5 Thursday Age 2yrs Friday Ages 3-5 Jul 29 Pony Express ❑ Jul 30 Wagon Adventures ❑ Jul 31 Wagon Adventures ❑ 1 Wagon Adventures ❑ 2 Farm Machines ❑ 5 Pony Express ❑ 6 Barnyard Carnival ❑ 7 Barnyard Carnival ❑ 8 Barnyard Carnival ❑ 9 Insects ❑ 12 Pony Express ❑ 13 Color Your World ❑ (Bring a white T-shirt) Nature's Kids - 1:00pm - 2:00pm, Tues. & Thurs. Age 3-5 Join us for a unique experience in our new Nature Explore Classroom. Our new area is designed to allow children to learn and experience nature in a natural environment. There will be a story, craft and a trip to visit the animals too. Each week is a new theme. Classes are designed to take place outside. But if the weather is not permitting nature can be brought inside. $10 for first child per class ages 3-5, siblings additional $5 each. Child’s Name____________________ Age_____ Total $_________ Child’s Name____________________ Age_____ Total $_________ 14 Color Your World ❑ (Bring a white T-shirt) 15 Color Your World ❑ (Bring a white T-shirt) 16 Soapy Sillies ❑ Program Title Bubble & Water Play Tuesday July 9 ❑ Thursday July 11 ❑ Summer Scavenger Hunt Tuesday July 16 ❑ Thursday July 18 ❑ Nature’s Sounds Tuesday July 23 ❑ Thursday July 25 ❑ Art in Nature Tuesday July 30 ❑ Thursday Aug. 1 ❑ Let’s Pretend Tuesday Aug. 6 ❑ Thursday Aug. 8 ❑ Messy Play Tuesday Aug. 13 ❑ Thursday Aug. 15 ❑ Lunch & Learn - 12:30pm - 1:45pm, Mon. & Fri. Monday July 8 ❑ Friday July 12 ❑ Bring your lunch and make some new friends – both 2-legged and 4-legged! – As we enjoy lunch together, hear a story, and visit the animals on a tractor-drawn wagon. It’s a great introduction to the animals and a relaxing family activity. Each week features a different theme. Program is subject to Monday July 15 ❑ Friday July 19 ❑ weather. Monday July 22 ❑ Friday July 26 ❑ $6 per class for first child 12 mos and up. $4 for additional siblings 12 mos and up. Siblings Monday July 29 ❑ Friday Aug. 2 ❑ under 12 mos free. Monday Aug. 5 ❑ Friday Aug 9 ❑ Child’s Name____________________ Age_____ Total $__________ Monday Aug. 12 ❑ Friday Aug.16 ❑ Child’s Name____________________ Age_____ Total $__________ Mail Now!: Suffolk County Farm, 350 Yaphank Ave., Yaphank, NY 11980 Phone registration begins APRIL 29th. Call 852-4600 Monday-Friday 9:00am - 3:00pm Parent’s Name_______________________________________________________________________________________ GRAND TOTAL $________________ Address__________________________________________________ City__________________________________ State___________ Zip_________________ Phone_____________________________ School District _________________Check #_____________________(made payable to Cornell Cooperative Extension) Charge: ❑ Visa ❑ MasterCard Card #_______________________________________Exp. Date___________Signature______________________________
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