Community Farm of Simsbury - Summer Camps - Granby Public ...
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The summer programs you have come to know and love!<br />
Experience our unique blend <strong>of</strong> academic structure, <br />
personalized education, and fun farm-‐based activities! <br />
Wee <strong>Farm</strong>ers -‐Ages 18 months-‐2 yrs.,<br />
$135 per week, 9:30am -‐ 11:30am<br />
Our youngest campers experience nature, ani-mals,<br />
and basic farming principles alongside <br />
parents or guardians.<br />
Pea Pods -‐ Ages 3-‐5, $165 per week<br />
8:45am -‐ 11:45am<br />
Learn about the plants and animals that make up <br />
our local landscape. Basic lessons and crafts help <br />
students discover the wonder <strong>of</strong> nature, <br />
gardening, and how to feed and care for farm <br />
animals. Extended morning available at 7:45am.<br />
Growing <strong>Farm</strong>ers -‐ Entering Grades 1-‐5, <br />
$210 per week, 8:45am -‐ 3:30pm<br />
Explore the farm, its animals, and its many <br />
environments through grade appropriate <br />
guide the learning process through a dynamic -‐ <br />
Weeks <br />
July 1-‐5 <br />
July 8-‐12 <br />
July 15-‐19 <br />
July 22-‐26 <br />
July 29-‐Aug. 2 <br />
Aug. 5-‐9 <br />
Aug. 12-‐16 <br />
Aug. 19-‐23 <br />
SUMMER THEMES<br />
Themes <br />
What Lives in Our Woods<br />
Reptiles & Amphibians<br />
The Insect Adventure<br />
Rows <strong>of</strong> Flowers<br />
The Winged Adventure<br />
Our Green Thumbs<br />
From <strong>Farm</strong> to Table<br />
The Aquatic Adventure<br />
academics, games, activities, and arts and crafts. Experienced teachers <br />
“hands-‐on” approach to learning. Extended care available 7:45am-‐4:30pm.<br />
Active <strong>Farm</strong>ers -‐ Entering Grades 5-‐8, $675 per three-‐week session, 8:45am -‐ 3:30pm<br />
<strong>Community</strong> <strong>Farm</strong> Biz -‐ Learn to be an Entrepreneur, create and implement your own business plan, and help families in <br />
need. Students will be introduced to small business planning, experience the farmers market at Billings Forge <strong>Community</strong> <br />
Works in Hartford, and learn how non-‐proCit organizations can work together to create vibrant and healthy communities. <br />
CFS Explorers -‐ Explore farm habitats and search for endangered species, spend a night camping along the <strong>Farm</strong>ington River, <br />
and learn organic gardening techniques. Students will explore new cooking techniques as they prepare food picked fresh <br />
from the gardens. On Thursday, August 8th, students will camp in the CFS Cields along the <strong>Farm</strong>ington River and experience <br />
the beautiful sights and sounds <strong>of</strong> a Connecticut summer night.<br />
Montessori <strong>Farm</strong> Experience -‐ Ages 10-‐13, $675 per three-‐week session, 8:45am -‐ 3:30pm<br />
In this Erdkinder (Montessori) program, students learn on the farm; “schooling” consists <strong>of</strong> math, science, literature, and <br />
social studies courses, taught within the context <strong>of</strong> the farm. Dr. Maria Montessori called it the Pedagogy <strong>of</strong> Place, as students <br />
solve challenges associated with caring for animals, tending crops, and meeting the community service goals <strong>of</strong> the farm.<br />
Advanced <strong>Farm</strong>ers -‐ Grades 9-‐10, $675 per three-‐week session, 8:45am -‐ 3:30pm<br />
Groundbreaking Techniques for a Better World -‐ Create delicious recipes, tend crops in the organic garden, explore farm <br />
habitats and search for endangered species. Students learn about their unique place in the environment, responsible <br />
stewardship <strong>of</strong> nature, and sustainable organic farming principles. A farm camp-‐out is planned for Thursday, August 8th.<br />
To register use the back <strong>of</strong> this form or register online at www.communityfarm<strong>of</strong>simsbury.org<br />
For questions contact Cori Behm, Camp Director at cbehm@communityfarm<strong>of</strong>simsbury.org
Choose one or multiple sessions <strong>of</strong> <strong>Summer</strong> <strong>Farm</strong> Camp 2013!<br />
Wee <strong>Farm</strong>ers - Ages 18 months-2yrs., 9:30AM-11:30AM $135 per week (Check the Appropriate Boxes)<br />
June 24-28 Fun on the <strong>Farm</strong> Aug. 19-23 Friends, <strong>Farm</strong>s, & Food<br />
Pea Pods - Ages 3-5, 8:45AM-11:45AM $165 per week (Check the Appropriate Boxes)<br />
July 1-5 Hurry Scurry Furry July 8-12 Wiggles & Giggles July 15-19 Creepy Crawly Critters<br />
July 22-26 Rows <strong>of</strong> Rainbows July 29-Aug. 2 The Winged Adventure<br />
Aug. 5-9 Crunchʼn & Munchʼn in the Garden Aug. 12-16 It Tastes Sooo Good Aug. 19-23 Fishy Tales<br />
Growing <strong>Farm</strong>ers - Entering Grades 1-5, 8:45AM-3:30PM $210 per week (Check the Appropriate Boxes)<br />
July 1-5 What LIves in Our Woods July 8-12 Reptiles & Amphibians<br />
July 15-19 The Insect Adventure July 22-26 Rows <strong>of</strong> Flowers July 29-Aug. 2 The Winged Adventure<br />
Aug. 5-9 Our Green Thumbs Aug. 12-16 From <strong>Farm</strong> to Table Aug. 19-23 The Aquatic Adventure<br />
Active <strong>Farm</strong>ers - Entering Grades 5-8, 8:45AM-3:30PM $675 per three-week session (Limited Enrollment)<br />
July 8-26 <strong>Community</strong> <strong>Farm</strong> Biz<br />
July 29-Aug.16 CFS Explorers<br />
Montessori Experience - Ages 10-13, 8:45AM-3:30PM $675 per three-week session (Limited Enrollment)<br />
July 8-26 Montessori <strong>Farm</strong> Experience<br />
Advanced <strong>Farm</strong>ers - Grades 9-10, 8:45AM-3:30PM $675 per three-week session (Limited Enrollment)<br />
July 29-Aug. 16 Groundbreaking Techniques for a Better World<br />
Camper Name _____________________________________________________________<br />
Address __________________________________________________________________<br />
City ______________________________ State _________ Zip Code_________________<br />
Parent(s) or Guardian Name __________________________________________________<br />
Phone Number(s) __________________________________________________________<br />
Email ____________________________________________________________________<br />
Extended Day Program: Morning $35/wk _____ Afternoon $35/wk _____ Both $65/wk ____<br />
For Credit Card Payment, Please Fill in the Following Fields<br />
Type <strong>of</strong> Credit Card _________________________________________________________________<br />
Credit Card Number _________________________________________________________________<br />
Expiration Date _______________________________ Security Code _________________________<br />
Name as it Appears on the Card _______________________________________________________<br />
Billing Address _____________________________________________________________________<br />
City ____________________________________ State ___________ Zip Code _________________<br />
How did you find out about camp? (Circle one) Flyer Website A Friend CFS Email School Email Other_____________<br />
Please send payment and completed form to CFS, 73 Wolcott Road, <strong>Simsbury</strong>, CT 06070<br />
OR Register online at www.communityfarm<strong>of</strong>simsbury.org<br />
<strong>Community</strong> <strong>Farm</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Simsbury</strong>, 73 Wolcott Road, <strong>Simsbury</strong>, CT 06070 ph. 860-‐217-‐0453
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