REGISTRATION OPENS MARCH 1ST!
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Welcome Friends!
We are excited to expand our weekly Summer Youth Farm Science Program for 7-11 year olds located on our Historic Farm in Gig Harbor!
Please see below for schedule & registration. Looking forward to immersing ourselves in nature with your kiddos! 🌻
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OVERVIEW: Our summer schedule begins after school lets out in June through Sept.
Each 3 hour camp is hosted on “Teaching Tuesdays” Choose from 9am-12:00pm OR 2:00-5:00pm.
THIS EXPERIENCE IS NOT YOUR AVERAGE FARM CAMP! Yes there are plenty of animals & crops, but our primary focus is hands on learning around Regenerative Agriculture & Watershed Ecosystems, deeply rooted in environmental science based curriculum!
Each camp builds on another, while tying science concepts together throughout the season. So dress accordingly and prepare to get those hands dirty, while creating some fun things from nature to bring home!
All activities will be held outside on our Heritage Farm in Gig Harbor rain or shine. All Curriculum is developed and taught by farmer & retired science nerd, Kathleen Rose (see bio here: https://willabellafarm.com/2020/07/25/by-request-the-bio/).
We host small groups only, space is limited so be sure to register early! Prepayment via Venmo or check is required to secure your spot. Registration for 5 camps in a series comes with a free camp T-shirt!
Please contact us for group rates or if your child has any special physical or dietary needs. You can reach us at: roseorchards@comcast.net
NOTE:
1. Every camp will include some interactions with our fur & feathered farm friends! 🐐
2. Every camp involves hands on individual & group activities. Some modifications can occur due to seasonality & weather 🌞
3. Every camp requires appropriate dress. We have 8 learning spaces throughout our ten acre farm, so good shoes is a must. No sandals! 👟
4. Every camp will include various freshly harvested crops & fruit, please notify us of any food allergies🥦
5. Every camp is based on scientific principle including gathering, observing, testing, sampling, creating & microscope viewing! 🔬
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CAMP#1: TUES JUNE 23RD 🐛
#1A: 9:00am-12pm OR #1B: 2:00-5pm $70/session includes sales tax & supplies
Soil Biology & Animal Husbandry – During this camp your child will learn about soil microbes, vermicomposting red worms, test soil nutrients, livestock & poultry facts and their roles in soil building, harvest cool crops & plant more!
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CAMP#2: TUES JUNE 30TH🍄
#2A: 9:00am-12pm OR #2B: 2:00-5pm $70/session includes sales tax & supplies
Hugeculture & Companion Plants – During this camp your child will build & learn about Hugeculture ecosystems, innoculate mycelium, perform spore prints, harvest june bearing strawberries and plant fall hot crops!
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CAMP#3 TUES JULY 7TH 🐞
#3A: 9:00am-12pm OR #3B: 2:00-5pm $70/session includes sales tax & supplies
Beneficial Insects & Pollination – During this camp your child will observe and learn about beneficial bug lifecycles, honeybee colonies, identify the parts of a flower, make a bug hotel, view insects under the microscope and make flower bookmarks!
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CAMP#4 TUES JULY 14th 🫐
#4A: 9:00-12pm OR #4B: 2:00-5pm $70/session includes sales tax & supplies
Propagation & Herbs – During this camp your child will gather and learn about native & medicinal Herbs, make herb smudges, plant propagation, grafting, propagate various fruit, berries, herbs & plant microgreens!
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CAMP #5 TUES JULY 21ST 🌻
#5A: 9am-12pm OR #5B: 2:00-5pm $70/session includes sales tax & supplies
Seeds & Photosynthesis- During this camp your child will gather & dissect seeds, learn plant biology, plant life cycles, photosynthesis, seed saving, view seeds under the microscope and make seed bombs!
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CAMP #6 TUES JULY 28TH 🐸
#6A: 9:00am – 12pm OR #6B: 2:00-5pm $70/session includes sales tax & supplies
Forest Understory & Habitats- During this camp your child will learn about our native habitats, explore eco-dens, avian, frog & amphibian lifecycles, metamorphosis, adaptation, native plants and create bird feeders from nature!
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CAMP #7 TUES AUG 4TH 🦉
#7A: 9:00am-12pm OR #7B: 2:00-5pm $70/session includes sales tax & supplies
Forest Canopy & FoodSoilWeb – During this camp your child will search for and ID native trees & plants through various methods, learn about native pollinators and living organisms within the Food Soil Web and dissect owl pellets!
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CAMP #8 TUES AUG 11TH 🐟
#8A: 9:00am-12pm OR #7B: 2:00-5pm $70/session I ides sales tax & supplies
Watersheds & Rain Gardens – During this camp your child will learn about marine ecosystems, test water samples, view water organisms under a microscope, build a rain garden and imprint their creative mark in microbiology agar!
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CAMP #9 TUES AUG 18TH 🐌
#9A: 9:00am-12pm OR #9B: 2:00-5pm $70/session includes sales tax & supplies
Terrariums & Integrated Pest Management – During this camp your child will learn about regenerative agriculture and the role within a healthy ecosystem, living soil, bioswales, transpiration, integrated pest management techniques and build eco-terrariums!
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CAMP #10 TUES AUG 25TH 🍐
#10A: 9:00am-12pmOR #10B:2:00-5pm $70/session includes sales tax & supplies
Fall Harvest & Cover Crops – During this camp your child will harvest late season fruit & veggies, view root systems under a microscope, turn soil with a broadfork, plant cover crops, build a fruit tree guild & design creative botanicals!
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WATCH FOR OUR SEPT-OCT FALL FRUIT FUN CAMP SCHEDULE! TO INCLUDE:
CIDER PRESSING/GRAPE CRUSHING/HONEY SPINNING/FRUIT DEHYDRATION/FLOWER DRYING & SOURDOUGH MAKING🌱
FOLLOW US!!!
FACEBOOK: RoseOrchards/WillabellaFarm
INSTAGRAM: WillaBellaFarm, LLC
BLUESKY: Kathleen @WillaBellaFarm
Please Pre-Register via Venmo Link Below. Be sure to include your child’s name & age. Along with your email address for confirmation. Your liability waiver & camp instructions will be emailed to you!
Any questions or special needs please contact us at: roseorchards@comcast.net or 253-355-0603🌸
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