SAMPLE CAMP ACTIVITIES
ANIMAL CARETAKERS
Learn how to keep large farm animals healthy; learn anatomy, feeding, teeth and feet care; find out how to milk a cow and saddle a horse!
GREASE MONKEYS!
Get up close with a tractor and other farm equipment and learn about SAFETY; learn why oil and greasing is needed; see the different functions of each type of machine and how they are used on the farm.
DON’T BUG ME!
Explore the hedgerow to investigate bugs, bees and creepy crawlies and learn how they’re so important to the farm; identify different bird species found in NY and learn why bats are our friends. Pick some beetles for a treat for our chicken friends!
YOUNG FARMERS
Learn how farmers figure out what and how much to plant; check soils for pH, water and texture; understand the impact of weather on harvest yields; explore different ground covers and why they’re needed. Make a seed pot and plant fruits and vegetables!
FARM FOODIES!
Learn which flowers you can eat! Make pickles, harvest mint and plant microgreens. Taste-test new vegetables – we promise you’ll like at least one!
CREATIVE SPROUTS!
Learn the difference between root plants and leaf plants and how plants make their own food; explore different ways to start a garden and how to choose your plants; understand how plants work together and how to determine harvest time. Plant microgreens, make a terrarium and harvest mint (YUM)!
ECO EXPLORERS
Learn all about composting and the importance of dirt; explore the watershed and the many uses and types of water and why we need to conserve it; explore organic and genetically modified chemicals used in agriculture and the use of glass vs plastic. Make your own pet rock!
LITTLE NURTURERS
Learn how to keep small farm animals healthy; learn anatomy, feeding and care of chickens, goats and sheep; candle eggs to see chick embryos; learn why we shear sheep and what happens to their wool. Make dryer balls and wool animals!