Garden Camp 2022
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Garden Camp is back for another fun filled summer of outdoor learning for children 8-11!
Our #1 priority is to provide a safe and inclusive space for children to be outdoors and immersed in the delights of a working school garden. Each week offers different themes and is full of creative, hands-on activities that will nurture a life-long appreciation of nature, build healthy habits, and create lasting friendships! Registration opens February 15th.
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FeesEarly Registration: $315 Sibling Rate: $335 Multiple Week Rate: $335 Open Registration: $375 Junior Educator (12-17 year olds): $225 |
LOCATIONSalmon Creek School Garden
1935 Bohemian Highway Occidental, CA 95465 Dates Each Session is M-F from 9 am to 3:00pm
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Junior garden educators
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School Garden Network also welcomes 12- 17 year olds to participate as Junior Garden Educators. Junior Garden Educators will join a camp group, assist the Garden Educator, and engage with younger campers in a fun and productive way. This program provides youth with the skills and experience needed to be leaders and outdoor educators. Teens will need to fill out a short questionnaire. Space is limited to only 5 junior educators each week. There is a certificate upon completion. If you are interested please fill out the questionnaire and we will be in touch.
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Each Session is Unique
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Session 1 - Brainiac Blastoff - July 4-8th
Have you ever made a garden trellis before? What about a solar oven? Or natural paints? Brainiac Blastoff is perfect for kids who want to develop their inner engineer. In this program kids will do a little less hiking and more building. While keeping in line with the core curriculum this course will focus on making things to support the garden. Participants should be ready to spend the entire time outdoors. Time to build some memories! Session 2- Rooted Hearts - July 11-15th
Do you want to learn how to move silently through the woods with your senses raised up high? Do you want to learn how to listen to plants in the garden? Rooted Hearts is a perfect way for kids to be one with nature. Participants will learn all about what they have in common with the natural world. While keeping in line with the core curriculum, this course will focus on the love that we have for nature in our hearts. Participants should be ready to spend the entire time outdoors. It’s dirt time! Session 3- Budding Botanists July 18-22nd
Ever dig in the compost just to see what’s up? Ever track water’s movement through the ecosystem? Budding Botanists is a week for campers to explore nature. Together, children will learn how to set up experiments on the land to investigate why plants thrive in certain habitats. While keeping in line with the core curriculum this course will focus on the scientific method and experimentation. Participants should be ready to spend the entire time outdoors. Grab your magnifying glasses, it's time to investigate! Session 4- Fruits of our Labor - July 25-29th
Have you designed a garden before? Or painted a beautiful mural? Can you mimic a bird call in the garden? Fruits of Our Labor is designed for campers to engage their imagination through cooperation. In this program they will be finding their voices of expression. While keeping in line with the core curriculum this course will focus on artistic expression. Participants should be ready to spend the entire time outdoors. Time to make some magic! |
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Help a Child Attend Garden Camp
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COVID-19 Information
(Updated 2/1/2022)
School Garden Network will adhere to all county rules re outdoor camps.
A full description of all Program Protocols will be sent to each family no less than 2 weeks prior to the start date of their camp session.
Do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or concerns at: [email protected]
School Garden Network will adhere to all county rules re outdoor camps.
A full description of all Program Protocols will be sent to each family no less than 2 weeks prior to the start date of their camp session.
Do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or concerns at: [email protected]
CANCELLATION and CHANGE POLICY
You will be eligible for a full refund (minus a $50 processing fee) if your Garden Camp cancellation is made at least 6 weeks before the Program start date. Cancellations received with less than 6 weeks' notice WILL NOT be eligible for a refund unless a replacement is available to take your spot. If you would like to reschedule your program, a $50 processing fee will be charged and changes will be accommodated only when there is space available.