Summer Camp on the Farm! gives children age 3 and older to experience the farm and surrounding creek and woodlands through active, creative, and fun activities. The program nurtures an understanding of and deep reverence for our land and the food that it provides, and incorporates the arts to allow us to imagine how the plants, animals, and elements of the farm and wilderness shape and strengthen us, even giving us superpowers!
Staff and participants work and learn together, as an extended farm family does, to accomplish basic daily farm tasks such as feeding the sheep, collecting the chickens' eggs, planting and harvesting herbs and vegetables and flowers, building structures, and cooking and eating together. Surrounding these activities, we explore and celebrate the wondrous nature around us, learn some of the sustainable ways of the area's earlier inhabitants, and process these experiences through games and the arts to transform ourselves into superheroes with special powers drawn from the land.
"...weaving information, history, insight, hands on activity, and song truly engaged our children which will inevitably spark future stewards of the land. We look forward to many more collaborative experiences with Seed Song Farm!"
-Holly Heppner, teacher and volunteer at the AJ Williams Library, Kingston NY
"Joey my 11-year old grandson absolutely loves Seed Song Farm!!! All the way home after an afternoon spent singing, exploring, planting, and learning about and collecting and cooking maple syrup, he just kept saying can we go back, I had so much fun and everyone is so nice there! Thanks, Seed Song Farm!"
-Carol Warren, grandparent
Please register for our programs early, as the size of the program will be limited.
Please note that prior to attending one-week camps, parents will need to submit immunization records and other medical/dietary/behavior treatment plans.
Staff and participants work and learn together, as an extended farm family does, to accomplish basic daily farm tasks such as feeding the sheep, collecting the chickens' eggs, planting and harvesting herbs and vegetables and flowers, building structures, and cooking and eating together. Surrounding these activities, we explore and celebrate the wondrous nature around us, learn some of the sustainable ways of the area's earlier inhabitants, and process these experiences through games and the arts to transform ourselves into superheroes with special powers drawn from the land.
"...weaving information, history, insight, hands on activity, and song truly engaged our children which will inevitably spark future stewards of the land. We look forward to many more collaborative experiences with Seed Song Farm!"
-Holly Heppner, teacher and volunteer at the AJ Williams Library, Kingston NY
"Joey my 11-year old grandson absolutely loves Seed Song Farm!!! All the way home after an afternoon spent singing, exploring, planting, and learning about and collecting and cooking maple syrup, he just kept saying can we go back, I had so much fun and everyone is so nice there! Thanks, Seed Song Farm!"
-Carol Warren, grandparent
Please register for our programs early, as the size of the program will be limited.
Please note that prior to attending one-week camps, parents will need to submit immunization records and other medical/dietary/behavior treatment plans.
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Ages 5 and older:
Half-Day Farm Camp! A Preview of Week-Long Summer Camp on the Farm! (Ages 5 & up)
A fun half-day program in which children will feed the farm animals, work with seeds, meet the farm & camp staff, and get a feeling for what a full week of the Summer Camp on the Farm! program would be like. CIT opportunities for older children.
Saturday, May 5 - 2:00 to 4:30
Cost: We have received funding to make our camp programs available to all income levels, please don't let cost prevent your child from attending-- contact us. Unassisted Cost $25.
Thursday, June 21 – Choose 9:30 to 12:00 and/or 1:00 to 3:30.
Cost: We have received funding to make our camp programs available to all income levels, please don't let cost prevent your child from attending-- contact us. Unassisted cost $25/half day, $50 full day including 12-1.
Friday, June 22 – Choose 9:30 to 12:00 and/or 1:00 to 3:30.
Cost: We have received funding to make our camp programs available to all income levels, please don't let cost prevent your child from attending-- contact us. Unassisted Cost $25/half day, $50 full day including 12-1.
For first time visitors, parents/guardians are encouraged to stay at the program until their child feels secure.
To register, use the registration form available above and below.
Week-long SUMMER CAMP ON THE FARM! programs (Ages 5 and up): Cost: We have received funding to make our camp programs available to all income levels, please don't let cost prevent your child from attending-- contact us. Unassisted Cost $325 per week*, $275 each additional child*.
Times: 9am-3pm, Before & After care available from 8am-5pm or longer by arrangement. Exception: Wednesdays last until 4:30, when family and friends may visit the camp from 3:30 to 4:30 (optional).
After/ Before Care: available 8am-5pm or longer by arrangement: $15/hr (24 hour advance notice)
What to Bring: Brown bag lunch and two snacks, sunscreen and/or long sleeved clothing, a hat with a brim, and a water bottle.
First Time visitor? Parent/Guardian please stay until child feels secure and be available for lunchtime pickup on the first day if needed.
Ages 13 and older: inquire about special opportunities for teens and adults.
Week 1: Monday June 25 to Friday June 29 – Sheep, Chickens & Wild Animals
Care for the animals of the farm and forest and learn about them. Choose a mammal, reptile, amphibian, insect, bird, fish, or microorganism animal spirit guide, and explore how its gifts may change you. Make an animal mask, listen to animal stories from the many past and present cultural traditions of the Kingston area. Create a song, dance, costume, or sculpture. At Friday's Council of All Beings, share with the group your animal spirit and the work that it inspired.
Week 2: Monday, July 2 to Friday, July 6 – FIRE wind water WORKS
Explore each of the four elements – earth, fire, wind, and water – and their special powers. Build a model boat, make a windmill, cook and dry with the sun, build an earth stove. Taste vegetables grown with earth, water and sun, feed your body and imagination with their powers. Build a fire in our brick oven to make your own pizza at our 4th of July Fire wind water Works celebration.
Week 3: Monday, July 9 to Friday, July 13 – SuperPlants of the Farm & Forest
Learn about and taste how the wild and cultivated plants at Seed Song Farm can give you super powers including strong muscles, day and night vision, and fast healing. Walk in the woods to find secret wild plants. Use seeds, leaves, and petals to create works of art. Seed, plant, care for, harvest, and eat the vegetables, herbs, flowers, and berries that give us super powers.
Week 4: Monday, July 16 to Friday, July 20 – Esopus Village Back in Time
Travel back in time and explore the lifeways and wisdom of the Esopus People of the 1500's that lived on and farmed this land. Work in the wicwam, meet around the fire pit, and cultivate the field of corn, beans, squash, and other heritage crops. Explore the woods and creek, find signs of wildlife. Make tools and art from natural materials, sing songs, and tell stories.
Week 5: Monday, July 23 to Friday, July 27 – upon demand
Please fill out this form if your child is interested in attending this week's camp.
Week 6: Monday, July 20 to Friday, August 3 – upon demand
Please fill out this form if your child is interested in attending this week's camp.
Ages 3-4:
2-hour programs for Ages 3 to 4 with parent or guardian
Wednesdays from June 27 to July 18. 2:30 to 4:30pm.
Cost: We have received funding to make our camp programs available to all income levels, please don't let cost prevent your child from attending-- contact us. Unassisted Cost $20 per child, each additional child $15.
Wednesday, June 27 Sheep, Chickens, and Wild Animals
Wednesday, July 4 FIRE wind water WORKS
Wednesday, July 11 SuperPlants of the Farm and Forest
Wednesday, July 18 Esopus Village Back in Time
Programs each week for children ages 3-4 mirror the program themes for the older children that week. As a short part of each Wednesday afternoon program, older children will share their work of the week with the three and four year olds.
All Ages:
FAMILY WEEK SUMMER CAMP
Week 7: Tuesday, August 7 to Saturday, August 11: Family Week
The children will lead us in a week of Best-of-Summer-on-the-Farm! activities. Features optional overnight camping for families. Families that camp out overnight are expected to provide their own camping equipment.
More details and pricing coming soon.
Location: Seed Song Farm, 160 Esopus Avenue, Kingston, NY
*Scholarships
We have received funding to make our camp programs available to all income levels, please don't let cost prevent your child from attending-- contact us. Scholarships are available; please inquire.
Consider contributing to our scholarship program to enable all the children of the area to benefit from our camps and programs.
Espanol: Si, nosotros hablamos espanol
Frequently Asked Questions:
Training, CPR and background checks of the counselors:
We are applying to be an official summer camp with the Ulster County Dept of Health. Staff are trained with first aid, CPR, and AED, and scheduled for further training such as emergency procedures. All staff will have undergone criminal / sexual offender background check through NYJD.
What is the age range of the counselors? 2 x 50's, 1 x 40's, 2 x 30's, 4 x 20's.
Will the ratio be 1 staff: 12 campers? It will range between 1:6 and 1:12
What would be your plan in the case of a medical emergency that requires more than first aid? Our staff will be trained in emergency procedures by the Red Cross. The training teaches when it is appropriate to call 911. One of our board members is highly active with, and travels widely as a volunteer for, Red Cross. He has put together an emergency plan.
Do you have a typical daily schedule? We have a default schedule which we adapt as each week progresses:
9:00 morning hands-on task and play
9:15 morning circle
9:45 morning farm care activities
10:00 learning theme activity
10:45 snack
11:00 game activity
12:00 lunch and play
1:00 afternoon circle
1:30 multi-arts or other learning theme activity
2:30 singing/ closure
3:00 pickup
Are lunch/snacks provided, or should we send the child with lunch and snacks? There will be fresh farm snacks but lunch and 2 snacks need to be provided (see registration info on website)
Questions? Please contact us at info@seedsongfarm.org or leave a message at 845-383-1528 and we'll call you back.
Half-Day Farm Camp! A Preview of Week-Long Summer Camp on the Farm! (Ages 5 & up)
A fun half-day program in which children will feed the farm animals, work with seeds, meet the farm & camp staff, and get a feeling for what a full week of the Summer Camp on the Farm! program would be like. CIT opportunities for older children.
Saturday, May 5 - 2:00 to 4:30
Cost: We have received funding to make our camp programs available to all income levels, please don't let cost prevent your child from attending-- contact us. Unassisted Cost $25.
Thursday, June 21 – Choose 9:30 to 12:00 and/or 1:00 to 3:30.
Cost: We have received funding to make our camp programs available to all income levels, please don't let cost prevent your child from attending-- contact us. Unassisted cost $25/half day, $50 full day including 12-1.
Friday, June 22 – Choose 9:30 to 12:00 and/or 1:00 to 3:30.
Cost: We have received funding to make our camp programs available to all income levels, please don't let cost prevent your child from attending-- contact us. Unassisted Cost $25/half day, $50 full day including 12-1.
For first time visitors, parents/guardians are encouraged to stay at the program until their child feels secure.
To register, use the registration form available above and below.
Week-long SUMMER CAMP ON THE FARM! programs (Ages 5 and up): Cost: We have received funding to make our camp programs available to all income levels, please don't let cost prevent your child from attending-- contact us. Unassisted Cost $325 per week*, $275 each additional child*.
Times: 9am-3pm, Before & After care available from 8am-5pm or longer by arrangement. Exception: Wednesdays last until 4:30, when family and friends may visit the camp from 3:30 to 4:30 (optional).
After/ Before Care: available 8am-5pm or longer by arrangement: $15/hr (24 hour advance notice)
What to Bring: Brown bag lunch and two snacks, sunscreen and/or long sleeved clothing, a hat with a brim, and a water bottle.
First Time visitor? Parent/Guardian please stay until child feels secure and be available for lunchtime pickup on the first day if needed.
Ages 13 and older: inquire about special opportunities for teens and adults.
Week 1: Monday June 25 to Friday June 29 – Sheep, Chickens & Wild Animals
Care for the animals of the farm and forest and learn about them. Choose a mammal, reptile, amphibian, insect, bird, fish, or microorganism animal spirit guide, and explore how its gifts may change you. Make an animal mask, listen to animal stories from the many past and present cultural traditions of the Kingston area. Create a song, dance, costume, or sculpture. At Friday's Council of All Beings, share with the group your animal spirit and the work that it inspired.
Week 2: Monday, July 2 to Friday, July 6 – FIRE wind water WORKS
Explore each of the four elements – earth, fire, wind, and water – and their special powers. Build a model boat, make a windmill, cook and dry with the sun, build an earth stove. Taste vegetables grown with earth, water and sun, feed your body and imagination with their powers. Build a fire in our brick oven to make your own pizza at our 4th of July Fire wind water Works celebration.
Week 3: Monday, July 9 to Friday, July 13 – SuperPlants of the Farm & Forest
Learn about and taste how the wild and cultivated plants at Seed Song Farm can give you super powers including strong muscles, day and night vision, and fast healing. Walk in the woods to find secret wild plants. Use seeds, leaves, and petals to create works of art. Seed, plant, care for, harvest, and eat the vegetables, herbs, flowers, and berries that give us super powers.
Week 4: Monday, July 16 to Friday, July 20 – Esopus Village Back in Time
Travel back in time and explore the lifeways and wisdom of the Esopus People of the 1500's that lived on and farmed this land. Work in the wicwam, meet around the fire pit, and cultivate the field of corn, beans, squash, and other heritage crops. Explore the woods and creek, find signs of wildlife. Make tools and art from natural materials, sing songs, and tell stories.
Week 5: Monday, July 23 to Friday, July 27 – upon demand
Please fill out this form if your child is interested in attending this week's camp.
Week 6: Monday, July 20 to Friday, August 3 – upon demand
Please fill out this form if your child is interested in attending this week's camp.
Ages 3-4:
2-hour programs for Ages 3 to 4 with parent or guardian
Wednesdays from June 27 to July 18. 2:30 to 4:30pm.
Cost: We have received funding to make our camp programs available to all income levels, please don't let cost prevent your child from attending-- contact us. Unassisted Cost $20 per child, each additional child $15.
Wednesday, June 27 Sheep, Chickens, and Wild Animals
Wednesday, July 4 FIRE wind water WORKS
Wednesday, July 11 SuperPlants of the Farm and Forest
Wednesday, July 18 Esopus Village Back in Time
Programs each week for children ages 3-4 mirror the program themes for the older children that week. As a short part of each Wednesday afternoon program, older children will share their work of the week with the three and four year olds.
All Ages:
FAMILY WEEK SUMMER CAMP
Week 7: Tuesday, August 7 to Saturday, August 11: Family Week
The children will lead us in a week of Best-of-Summer-on-the-Farm! activities. Features optional overnight camping for families. Families that camp out overnight are expected to provide their own camping equipment.
More details and pricing coming soon.
Location: Seed Song Farm, 160 Esopus Avenue, Kingston, NY
*Scholarships
We have received funding to make our camp programs available to all income levels, please don't let cost prevent your child from attending-- contact us. Scholarships are available; please inquire.
Consider contributing to our scholarship program to enable all the children of the area to benefit from our camps and programs.
Espanol: Si, nosotros hablamos espanol
Frequently Asked Questions:
Training, CPR and background checks of the counselors:
We are applying to be an official summer camp with the Ulster County Dept of Health. Staff are trained with first aid, CPR, and AED, and scheduled for further training such as emergency procedures. All staff will have undergone criminal / sexual offender background check through NYJD.
What is the age range of the counselors? 2 x 50's, 1 x 40's, 2 x 30's, 4 x 20's.
Will the ratio be 1 staff: 12 campers? It will range between 1:6 and 1:12
What would be your plan in the case of a medical emergency that requires more than first aid? Our staff will be trained in emergency procedures by the Red Cross. The training teaches when it is appropriate to call 911. One of our board members is highly active with, and travels widely as a volunteer for, Red Cross. He has put together an emergency plan.
Do you have a typical daily schedule? We have a default schedule which we adapt as each week progresses:
9:00 morning hands-on task and play
9:15 morning circle
9:45 morning farm care activities
10:00 learning theme activity
10:45 snack
11:00 game activity
12:00 lunch and play
1:00 afternoon circle
1:30 multi-arts or other learning theme activity
2:30 singing/ closure
3:00 pickup
Are lunch/snacks provided, or should we send the child with lunch and snacks? There will be fresh farm snacks but lunch and 2 snacks need to be provided (see registration info on website)
Questions? Please contact us at info@seedsongfarm.org or leave a message at 845-383-1528 and we'll call you back.
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