FARM LIFE SAFARI FOR AGES 6 - 9
If you love things that cluck, wiggle, fly, ribbit, and crawl,
you’ll love Farm Life SAFARI. Come to the 21 ACRES regenerative farm
for a week built for fearless adventurers like you! From familiar farm
animals to creepy-crawlies, flowers to fungi and more, campers will
gain an appreciation of farm ecosystems through field studies, crafts,
and experiments.
In Farm Life SAFARI, campers will:
* Become bug hunters to identify as many species as possible –
we’ll search for bees, beetles, dragonflies and more.
* Excavate dirt and examine the nutrient gold mine in the farm worm
bins.
* Think like a scientist by taking a closer look using our
microscopes.
* Help bring new chickens into the world by observing egg
incubation.
* Explore our wetlands. See eye-to-eye with wetland creatures and
help restore local ecology by transplanting native plants to our
ecosystem.
This camp is for the curious ecologist who wants to get their hands
dirty on a working farm. Come investigate these unique ecosystems with
US!
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What do hand-picked harvests, busy bees, handmade creations, pizza
parties, insect investigations, chicken egg incubations, and garden
taste-tests have in common? They all happen at a 21 ACRES SUMMER FARM
CAMP!
21 ACRES is an inspiring place for young adventurers to play, learn,
and engage with a dynamic farm ecosystem. Campers will explore a
variety of wildlife, farm life, crafts, experiments, and games on our
working, regenerative farm. All on-farm camps will include:
DIG IN THE DIRT—At our SUMMER CAMPS, we love to get dirty! Get a
scientific appreciation for what’s just below your feet as you play
in the muddy earth. Campers have plenty of supervised opportunities to
run, explore, and dig in the rich farm soil. You won’t come home
with clean clothes!
MEET THE ANIMALS—Our animals play an important role on the 21 ACRES
farm. Every morning campers will assist in farm chores: feeding the
worms, collecting eggs, and brushing the friendly goats! Campers will
gain an appreciation for animals within the farm community alongside
our farmers.
WALKING FIELD TRIPS—Our valley is home to many features we want to
share with our campers! Walk with US to places like the Sammamish
River, Tonnemaker’s Farm Stand, or through revived wetlands to
discover what makes our agricultural valley special.
SPECIAL GUESTS—Each week, experts will join US on the farm to share
what they know best.Ever wanted to meet an owl or hold a hawk? Meet
John the Falconer to get up-close-and-personal with raptors. Discover
the curious world of bees with Nan, our Apiary Manager, or learn about
how essential frogs and bugs are to our wetlands with Restoration
Specialist Jess. We never know who we might meet—but it’s sure to
be a meet-and-greet you won’t find anywhere else!
TASTE THE FARM — Campers will harvest and taste seasonal fruits,
vegetables, herbs, and flowers grown on our farm. We will work as a
group to challenge our taste buds and create a tasty farm-fresh
snack.
MAKE & TAKE— From bug houses to flower-pressing and planters to
poetry, we love making things with our own hands. While crafts vary
from week to week, all campers will have something to take home and
proudly share with friends and family.
FRIDAY PIZZA PARTY—Who doesn’t love pizza? Help harvest
ingredients, prepare unique pizzas, and bake them in our on-farm
wood-fired oven. This pizza party caps off each and every week of farm
camp.
At 21 ACRES, students of all ages are challenged to become stewards of
our planet. Everything we teach supports an enduring engagement in
regenerative farms and sustainable food systems. There is no better
place to empower youth to impact climate change than on a farm.
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_Registration is required in advance for all programs. All proceeds
benefit educational programming at 21 Acres and initiatives related to
accelerating social change toward more sustainable ways of growing,
eating, and living that protect the environment while supporting a
better quality of life._
_CANCELLATION POLICY:_
_Due to the high demand and long summer camp waitlists, our refund
policy is as follows:_
* _If you have to cancel for any reason, you will be refunded
three-quarters (3/4) the cost of the camp._
* _If you cancel 60 to 8 days before the first day of summer camp,
you will be refunded half (1/2) the cost of the camp._
* _If you cancel 7 days or less before the first day of summer camp,
no refund is available._
* _We get it—things come up. We are happy to transfer your
registration to any open summer camp at no additional cost. If you
decide to transfer to a higher cost camp, you will be charged the
remainder cost._
* _If 21 Acres cancels a summer camp due to low registration or
inclement weather, you will be refunded the full amount._
_Learn more about 21 Acres’ cancellation and refund policy._
[http://21acres.org/cancellation-policy/]
_Be a conscientious commuter—walk, bike, carpool or bus to 21 Acres
events whenever possible._
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