CAMP LEADERSHIP PROGRAM for Youth ages 13-15
The Camp Leadership Program (CLP) combines service, leadership development, skill building, adventure and fun! The program is hands-on with 80 acres on a certified organic farm and woods, creeks, fields and gardens to explore. Archery challenges all to be their best whether a novice or experienced. Time with animals is a part of every day. CLP's learn about where food comes from as they care for a big garden and learn from farmers. Culinary arts with Chef Anwar Rasheed will include healthy snack making and a weekly cooking class. There is a weekly field trip for off-farm adventures.
The program includes:
Daily team building
Exploring the farm’s woods, fields, creeks and gardens
Leadership training to develop listening, facilitation and conflict resolution skills
Camp and farm community service projects including: special animal care, mural painting, trail and conservation projects
Periodic farm projects with the farm staff
Workshops led by CLP staff and special guests on topics including: art, music, science, world cultures, nature or stewardship
Weekly field trip
CLPs harvest fresh ingredients and prepare recipes with Chef Anwar
Art, science, recipes and special projects are connected to weekly themes:
Week 1-Critter Capers June 21-25
Take special care of our barnyard critters. Explore habitats of wild animals in the creeks, gardens and forest. Piece together a web of life from our discoveries.
Week 2-Water Water Everywhere June 27-July 1
Creek adventures, conservation projects, water obstacle course, water life cycle and more!
Week 3-Fairy Tales and Super Heroes July 5-8
Imagination is more important than knowledge, says Albert Einstein. Let's explore known and new stories and choose a few to share with younger campers. Discover your own superpowers!
Week 4-A Bug's Life July 11-15
Small but mighty-40% of all life on Earth! Incredible creators, recyclers and food for others. Find weird and cool bugs in every corner of the farm.
Week 5-Fabulous Friendships July 18-22
Random Acts of Kindness as our middle name. Explore what is possible with leadership and friendship combined. Have fun farm adventures with new and old friends!
Week 6-Food is Amazing! July 25-29
Many hands around the world work to grow food from seed-to-plate. Meet farmers and chefs! Plant, harvest and enjoy snacks with fresh berries, veggies and herbs from the farm and gardens.
Week 7-Mad Science August 1-5
Explore, build, wonder, experiment, and learn about how nature and how simple machines work. Meet a scientist and learn about the daily work to solve problems in exciting new ways.
Week 8-Farm Olympics August 8-12
Relays, races, challenges and scavenger hunts with the whole camp farm-style! Learn games from other cultures and make new ones to share with everyone.
June 21st-August 12th, 2022 8:30-3:30 M-F (before and aftercare available)
COST: $410 per week
*with all available discounts applicable
Register here!
For more information contact:
Melanie Douty-Snipes
215-295-1139 Ext. 105
melanieds@snipesfarm.org
